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Sawiris Arts & Culture Scholarship (SACS)

Full scholarship for Egyptian citizens to study arts and culture fields at approved European institutions for up to 4 years (BA) or 2 years (MA); funded by the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.

Am I eligible?
International / Egypt applicant programmeSawiris Foundation for Social Development

At a glance

Study level

Undergraduate, Master’s

Destination

International / Egypt applicant programme

Funding

Full scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living allowance + airfare. Duration: up to 4 years (BA) or 2 years (MA). Exact amounts per call.

Eligible applicants

Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed)

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Overview

Sawiris Arts & Culture Scholarship (SACS) is offered by Sawiris Foundation for Social Development for Undergraduate, Master’s study in International / Egypt applicant programme. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.

What this scholarship covers

Full tuition coverage

Included

Monthly living allowance

Included

Accommodation support

Included

Airfare

Included

Full scholarship: tuition + accommodation + living allowance + airfare. Duration: up to 4 years (BA) or 2 years (MA). Exact amounts per call. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Based on the provider’s published information

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International students

No

Domestic students

Conditional

Scholarship scope

Foundation scholarship

Last eligibility check

October 12, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Applicant group: Eligible Egyptian artists/students.
International eligibility
Open to citizens of Egyptian citizens.

Academic requirements

Academic recordCompetitive
Strong academic background in the arts; admissions letter from approved European institution
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Study restrictions and coverage

Fields
Fine Arts · Graphic Design · Animation · Music · Film · Performing Arts · Architecture (arts focus) · Cultural Studies
AdmissionRequired
Must be accepted to an approved European arts institution; check sawirisfoundation.org for current list of approved institutions

Official eligibility summary

Open to: Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed). Sawiris Foundation for Social Development also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

Applicant profile

  • Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed)

Study route

  • Undergraduate, Master’s study in International / Egypt applicant programme

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to: Egyptian citizens; arts and culture fields (fine arts, design, music, film, performing arts, etc.); approved European institutions; commit to return to Egypt; March 2026 deadline (closed). Sawiris Foundation for Social Development also sets academic, admission, and any nationality or residence rules on its official page.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
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Required documents

  • Admissions letter from approved European arts institution
  • Portfolio of work
  • Egyptian national ID
  • Academic transcripts

How to apply

  1. 1

    Obtain admission to an approved European arts institution

  2. 2

    Submit the Sawiris Foundation SACS application by March 31

  3. 3

    Include your admissions letter, portfolio, and Egyptian ID

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    2026 closed March 31, 2026. 2027 call expected March 2027. Check sawirisfoundation.org.

    The listed deadline is March 31, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

Sawiris Foundation for Social Development

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 12, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

The listed deadline is March 31, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.