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Applications are now open for the American University in Cairo Scholarship 2025
The African Graduate Fellowship is a competitive program aimed at bright and motivated African students looking to pursue a master’s degree at The American University in Cairo (AUC). This fellowship is available annually to African nationals (excluding Egyptians) for full-time graduate study, covering up to nine credits per semester or as required by the chosen program.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a non-Egyptian African national.
- African nationals holding dual non-African citizenship are not eligible.
- Open to all fields of graduate study.
- New applicants must be admitted to one of AUC’s graduate programs and meet the university’s graduate admissions requirements.
- Must submit an International TOEFL iBT or academic IELTS score according to AUC’s cut-off for graduate admissions.
- Continuing students must maintain a GPA of 3.2 to retain the fellowship.
- Financial need is considered.
Duration
The fellowship can last for up to five semesters and one intervening summer session, with a semester-by-semester review based on academic performance. For students in the Counseling Psychology program, the duration may be extended to seven semesters.
Fellowship Benefits
Recipients of the fellowship receive:
- Tuition coverage for up to nine credits per semester.
- A stipend.
- Student services and activity fees.
- Medical services and health insurance.
- A monthly housing allowance or accommodation at the AUC New Cairo campus.
- Potential coverage for remedial English language courses.
Responsibilities of Fellows
- Fellows must complete 12 hours per week of academically related work.
- Must maintain full-time student status.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required for continued eligibility.
- Completion of Teaching Assistantship training is mandatory if involved in teaching duties. More details on teaching assistantships are available here.
Application Deadline: There are two fellowship application cycles for fall 2025:
- Fellowship cycle 1 is from December 19, 2024 until January 16, 2025
- Fellowship cycle 2 is from April 8, 2025, until May 8, 2025
How to Apply
Step 1: Review the application process and submit your online application.
Step 2: Complete and submit the online fellowship application.
Check the fellowship application cycle deadlines here. For further inquiries, email gradserv@aucegypt.edu.
