Cairo University has announced a special scholarship scheme for the top five high school graduates, according to an Al-Fanar Media bulletin. The initiative is being presented as an incentive to attract high-performing students into one of Egypt’s largest public universities and could affect admission decisions for students across the Middle East who consider Egypt as a regional study destination.
For students in Jordan and neighboring countries, the scholarship is significant because it reduces one of the main barriers to study abroad — cost. Egyptian public universities are often more affordable than many Western options, and scholarships targeted at top-ranked high school graduates can change the calculus for students deciding between local universities, study-in-region options, or more distant and expensive programs.
What students should do now: first, verify the announcement and specific eligibility criteria on Cairo University’s official admissions pages or directly with the university’s international office. Collect and authenticate your documents early — official high school transcripts, certified ranking or results statements, passport copy, and any required translations. Non-Egyptian diplomas usually require an equivalency or attestation; Jordanian applicants should plan for this step and gather Ministry of Education certifications if needed.
Practical timing: the university bulletin did not list full application deadlines in the report, so act quickly. Contact Cairo University’s admissions office and check the university website for the exact timeline for scholarship applications and enrollment. If you expect to need document equivalency, start that process immediately because it can take several weeks.
How Shatnawi can help: Shatnawi for College Admissions & Academic Consultations (based in Amman) assists students applying to Egyptian universities and to other regional destinations. We can help verify scholarship criteria, prepare and submit application documents, and arrange document equivalency (our service includes equivalency assistance; Shatnawi charges a 70 JOD service fee for document equivalency). For students weighing alternatives, Shatnawi also supports admissions to Jordanian universities — including exclusive registration discounts (10% at Applied Science Private University, 20% at University of Jordan, 25% at Jordan University of Science & Technology) — and to other destinations such as Georgia (medicine/dentistry), Turkey, and the UK.
Next steps: confirm Cairo University’s official announcement, prepare certified documents and equivalency, and apply promptly if you meet the criteria. For guidance, contact Shatnawi via WhatsApp at +962791888699 or visit shatnawiedu.com to schedule an admissions consultation or scholarship-matching session.