African Graduate Fellowship at The American University in Cairo (AUC) – 2025
The African Graduate Fellowship is a highly competitive program designed for talented and motivated African students (excluding Egyptians) who wish to pursue a master’s degree at The American University in Cairo (AUC).
This fellowship offers full financial support for students enrolling in any of AUC’s graduate programs and aims to foster academic excellence among African scholars.
About The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Founded in 1919, AUC is a prestigious English-language university based in Cairo, Egypt. It is American-accredited and serves as a hub for intellectual, social, and cultural exchange in the Arab world. The university hosts students, faculty, and alumni from over 60 countries and provides high-quality education in various disciplines.
Fellowship Details
Application Deadline: May 8, 2025
Country: Egypt
University: The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Type: Fellowship (Master’s)
Sponsor: The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Eligibility: African nationals (excluding Egyptians)
Benefits of the Fellowship
Full tuition coverage (up to 9 credits per semester)
Stipend for living expenses
Coverage of student services and activity fees
Medical service and health insurance
Monthly housing allowance or free accommodation at AUC’s New Cairo campus
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a non-Egyptian African national
African nationals with dual non-African citizenship are not eligible
Open to all graduate disciplines at AUC
For new students, applicants must:
Secure admission into an AUC graduate program
Meet AUC’s graduate admission requirements
Submit TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores as per AUC’s requirements
For continuing students, recipients must:
Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2
Demonstrate financial need
Fellowship Responsibilities
Fellows must commit to 12 hours per week of academic-related work
Must enroll full-time and maintain a GPA of 3.2
If assigned teaching assistantship duties, they must complete mandatory training per university regulations
Application Deadline
Deadline: May 8, 2025
