About American University in Cairo (AUC)

Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and the center of the intellectual, social, and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, al,umni, and other generous sponsors represents more than 60 countries. The University stands as a crossroads for the world’s cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate, and understanding across the diversity of languages, facilities, and human experiences.

African Graduate Fellowships

• CategoryFellowship
• OrganisationAmerican University in Cairo (AUC)
• Country to study–
• School to study–
• Course to studyNot specified
• Application DeadlineOctober 15, 2023

Aim and Benefits of African Graduate Fellowships

The fellowship covers:

• Tuition fees, for a maximum of nine credits per semester
• Stipend
• Student services and activities fees
• Medical service and health insurance fees
• A monthly housing allowance for non-residents of Cairo or accommodation in university residences at AUC New Cairo campus
• May cover remedial English language requirements

Requirements for African Graduate Fellowships Qualification

• Non-Egyptian African nationals
• African nationals with dual non-African nationality are not eligible
• Open to all disciplines of graduate studies
• For new graduate degree-seeking students; admission to one of the graduate programs in AUC, satisfying 
• Submit an International TOEFL iBT exam score or academic IELTS exam score as per the 
• For continuing students; to retain the fellowship the recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.2
• Financial need

• Fellows are assigned 12 hours per week of related academic work
• Students must maintain a full-time status
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2
• A teaching assistantship mandatory training must be completed if the fellow is involved in teaching assistantship duties
• For details and more information about teaching assistantships, click 

Interview date, Process and Venue for African Graduate Fellowships

The fellowship is awarded for a maximum duration of five semesters and one intervening summer session, with a review every semester for satisfactory academic performance. For the Counseling Psychology graduate program, the duration may be extended to a maximum of seven semesters.

Application Deadline

October 15, 2023

How to Apply

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For more details, visit AUC website.