By Nneka Nwogwugwu
Positions are open for graduates interested in postgraduate programmes at the American University in Cairo (AUC).
These positions are open under the African Graduate Fellowship, a competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree.
Each year, fellowships are offered to nationals of African countries (not including Egyptians) for full-time study; nine credits or as required by the program in any of the graduate programs offered at the AUC.
Eligibility
- 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 AUC graduate admissions requirements
- Submit an International TOEFL iBT exam score or academic IELTS exam score as per the cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions
- For continuing students, to retain the fellowship, the recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.2
- Financial need
Duration
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.
Award Information
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
- Monthly housing allowance or accommodation in University residences at the AUC New Cairo campus
- May cover remedial English language requirements
Responsibilities
- 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 per university requirements if the fellow is involved in teaching assistantship duties.
How to Apply
Submit your application via the application portal before May 8, 2025
The American University in Cairo (AUC) is offering fellowship opportunities through the African Graduate Fellowship to non-Egyptian African students interested in pursuing a master's degree. These competitive fellowships target bright, motivated Africans for full-time study in any AUC graduate program, excluding Egyptians and those with dual non-African citizenship. Eligibility requires meeting AUC's graduate admissions, maintaining a GPA of 3.2, financial need, and appropriate TOEFL or IELTS scores.
The fellowship spans up to five semesters, with an extension possible for Counseling Psychology students, contingent on academic review each semester. It covers tuition for up to nine credits per semester, a stipend, service fees, health insurance, and housing costs.
Fellows must commit to 12 hours of academic work weekly, maintain full-time status, and a minimum GPA of 3.2, with mandatory teaching assistant training if relevant. Applicants should submit their materials via the given portal by May 8, 2025.
