Egypt

Amideast Skills for Success^® program is sponsored by Citi Foundation for unemployed Egyptian university/institute graduates. The program prepares unemployed youth for the workforce through the provision of training in the areas of business English, computer skills, integrated skills for the workplace, and career building and planning. To-date, more than 200 youth have finished the program and found job opportunities in Delta.

Participants benefit from 275 hours of training over a 10-month period, divided into three phases.

To support youth seeking to enroll in high-quality universities in the U.S., the program aims to achieve the following:

This round of YEP is part of Citi Foundation's Pathways to Progress global approach to prepare urban youth to thrive in today's economy by developing economic opportunities for youth through activities such as entrepreneurship, education, engagement in the formal economy through first jobs, and the acquisition of leadership, financial, and workplace skills.

Onsi Sawiris Scholarships are awarded based on merit, character and need as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and entrepreneurial initiative. The scholarships include full tuition, living allowance, travel, and health insurance.

To apply, please click here.