Africazine:
Orascom Construction continues its commitment to education by sending more Egyptian students to prestigious universities in the US.
This year, the company awarded full scholarships to three students through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program. Yomna Shehata will study engineering at the University of Pennsylvania, while Hanna Khashaba and Ahmed Awad will pursue mechanical engineering and economics, respectively, at the University of Chicago.
Orascom Construction’s Scholarship Program Milestone
This initiative marks the 26th consecutive year of the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program. It is a collaboration between Orascom Construction and the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development. Since its inception in 2000, the program has awarded a total of 105 scholarships to talented Egyptian students.
Recipients of these scholarships have gone on to study at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions, including Harvard, Stanford, and MIT. The program not only supports students financially but also emphasizes the importance of returning to Egypt after their studies to contribute to the country’s development.
Egypt: Key figures on Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program
- 3 students awarded scholarships this year
- 26 consecutive years of the program
- 105 total scholarships awarded since 2000
Impact of the Scholarship on Egyptian Students
The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program aims to empower Egyptian youth by providing them access to high-quality education abroad. This opportunity helps students gain valuable skills and knowledge that they can bring back to their home country.
By fostering a new generation of leaders and professionals, the program plays a critical role in Egypt’s future development and innovation.
Next Steps for Scholarship Recipients
- Yomna Shehata will begin her studies at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Hanna Khashaba and Ahmed Awad will start their programs at the University of Chicago.
- All recipients are required to return to Egypt after completing their degrees.
Orascom Construction is shaping the future of Egyptian education through its scholarship program.
