Sawiris Foundation for Social Development offers 10 scholarships for General High School (Thanawya Amma) disabled students or an equivalent degree across the republic. The scholarships allow students to enroll in prestigious universities within the Arab Republic of Egypt and Online to obtain a bachelor’s degree. It offers a free, high-quality, and exceptional educational environment to enhance students’ skills and opportunities to enter the job market after graduation.
About Sawiris Foundation
Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) is one of the first donor foundations in Egypt. It was established by the Sawiris family in 2001 to philanthropically support innovative solutions that target comprehensive and sustainable development in Egypt. Over the last 23 years, SFSD has addressed the most pressing issues facing marginalized Egyptians, such as poverty, unemployment, and limited access to quality education, by funding the delivery of developmental programs in partnership with government, private sectors as well as civil society, in 24 Egyptian governorates, with focus on th... continue reading
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Sawiris Foundation Distinction Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of Sawiris Foundation Distinction Scholarship
The Scholarship covers:
- Tuition fees and living allowance
- Textbooks, laboratory equipment, and a laptop
- Accommodation for students from other governorates at the university dorms (if applicable)
- Necessary inclusive learning tools (to be assessed according to the case and the specialist’s recommendations)
Requirements for Sawiris Foundation Distinction Scholarship Qualification
- Egyptian nationals residing in Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality holders)
- Recent graduates from high school (Thanaweya Amma) or its equivalent with a minimum score of 85%
- Applicants must obtain an acceptance proof from the university and submit the admission papers
- Submit a certified medical proof of the disability, its stage, and the integrated services card (if applicable)
- Enrolled applicants are obliged to work within the Arab Republic of Egypt for 3 years post-graduation.
Partner Universities
Documents Required for Application
- Personal photo
- A copy of your birth certificate.
- A copy of your national ID.
- A copy of your guardian’s national ID (noting that your guardian will sign the scholarship contract).
- Disability proof certificate or report from an accredited government agency.
- An initial acceptance letter from the university you wish to enroll in through the scholarship
- A recommendation letter from one of your school teachers.
- A copy of certificates of academic excellence, training courses, and community activities, if any.
- A copy of your English language proficiency test if applicable for an English academic program
- Copy of integrated service card for people with disabilities (if applicable).
- Takaful and Karama program proof (if applicable).
- Parental consent to join the scholarship
Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028
Application Deadline
August 18, 2026How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Sawiris Foundation on www.surveymonkey.com to apply
The applicant must to have already applied to the desired university and have met all the requirements. Admission into the Sawiris Distinction Scholarship for Students with Disabilities does not guarantee university admission.
For Inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected]
For more Information, visit Sawiris Foundation Scholarship webpage
