2014 LOTUS Program Scholarship packages will include the following:
Full tuition and payment of all university fees for the duration of study (1 year English language and Academic Preparation Program and 4 years academic degree studies)
Housing for the duration of study in secured, single-gender university housing buildings or apartment buildings that are rented and monitored by the universities
Transportation on university buses to/from university and housing
Books and lab fees for coursework for the duration of study
Monthly living allowance during the period of study
Annual clothing allowance
First year settling-in allowance
Laptop computer
Academic and social mentoring and counseling to promote integration and success
Participation in a Leadership in Action Program throughout the duration of study to nurture leadership skills and community responsibility and development
Career counseling, labor market orientation and workplace activities in preparation for graduation and entering the labor market
At least 28 will have the opportunity to spend a semester or a summer term at a university in the United States (preference will be given to high performing students who have not participated in educational and cultural exchanges outside of Egypt)
