Scholarships
Scholarships to study in Egypt
Not confirmed from an official source
NIADO has not yet confirmed any specific scholarship against an official university source, so none are listed. We will not publish a percentage, an eligibility rule or a deadline we cannot trace to an official document. As awards are verified they will appear here with their full terms and source.
The categories that exist
Knowing which category an offer falls into tells you most of what you need to know about how reliable it is and what conditions it carries.
Full scholarships
Cover the whole tuition fee, and occasionally accommodation or a stipend as well. Rare, highly competitive, and usually tied to a government or bilateral programme rather than offered directly by a university.
Partial scholarships
Cover a stated share of tuition. The most common form at Egyptian private universities. Always establish what the percentage applies to — tuition only, or the total including administrative fees.
Merit scholarships
Awarded on academic results, either at entry or after your first year. Usually conditional on maintaining a stated GPA, which means they can be lost.
Academic discounts
Fee reductions rather than scholarships — for early payment, for siblings, or for full up-front payment. Worth asking about explicitly because they are often not advertised.
Sports scholarships
Offered by some universities to students who compete at a recognised level. Normally require trials and a commitment to represent the university.
Financial aid
Need-based support, usually requiring documentation of family income. Less common in Egypt than in some other systems, but it does exist.
External scholarships
Funded by governments, foundations or bilateral agreements rather than by the university. Your own country's ministry of education is the first place to ask.
Before you believe any scholarship offer
- 1Ask which official university document the award comes from — and read that document yourself.
- 2Ask whether the percentage applies to tuition only, or to the total including administrative fees.
- 3Ask whether international students are actually eligible, not just students generally.
- 4Ask what the renewal condition is. Most awards are conditional and can be lost.
- 5Ask what the deadline is, and check it against the university's own published calendar.
- 6Contact the university directly, using contact details you found yourself on its official site.
A warning worth repeating
Be very sceptical of anyone who asks for a payment to “secure” or “process” a scholarship. Genuine awards are applied for through the university, against published criteria. This is one of the most common ways families lose money.
Where else to look
- Your own country's ministry of education, which may run bilateral scholarship arrangements.
- Egyptian government scholarship programmes for international students.
- The university's own financial aid or admissions office — ask them directly rather than relying on third-hand information.
- Foundations and organisations in your field of study.
Frequently asked questions
Does NIADO have scholarships available?
Why are no specific scholarships listed on this page?
Are full scholarships available to study in Egypt?
Someone has offered me a 50% scholarship. How do I check it?
University requirements, tuition fees, deadlines, scholarship availability and immigration or residence rules can change. Students must verify final requirements with the relevant university and the appropriate authorities. NIADO provides guidance and application support, and does not guarantee admission, scholarships, visas or residence permits.
Next step
Have you been offered a scholarship?
Send us what you were given. We will tell you what we can verify about it — and what we cannot.