American University in Cairo (AUC) African Graduate Fellowships 2025
The AUC African Graduate Fellowship is a prestigious and fully funded opportunity for talented African students who wish to pursue a master’s degree at The American University in Cairo (AUC).
This fellowship supports students with tuition, a living stipend, housing, medical services, and health insurance.
In this guide, we’ll cover the details, benefits, requirements, and application steps for prospective candidates.
AUC African Graduate Fellowship Overview:
- Host Country: Egypt
- Region: Study in Asia
- Program Level: Master’s Degree
- Eligible Countries: African nations (excluding Egypt)
- Scholarship Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance, accommodation
- Application Deadline: May 8, 2025
Fellowship Details:
The AUC African Graduate Fellowship is awarded for up to five semesters, plus one summer session, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress each semester. It is open to students from all African countries except Egypt, offering full-time study in any AUC graduate program. For those in Counseling Psychology, the fellowship may extend up to seven semesters.
Eligibility Requirements:
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Be African nationals (non-Egyptian)
- Hold no dual citizenship with non-African countries
- Meet AUC graduate admission criteria for new graduate students
- Submit valid TOEFL iBT or IELTS scores as required by AUC
- Maintain a GPA of 3.2 for renewal (for continuing students)
Fellowship Benefits:
The fellowship provides:
- Tuition fees (up to nine credits per semester)
- Monthly stipend
- Student service and activity fees
- Health and medical insurance fees
- Monthly housing allowance or on-campus accommodation at AUC’s New Cairo campus
- Coverage for remedial English language courses, if needed
This fellowship is an exceptional opportunity for African students to gain a world-class education and immerse themselves in a diverse, academic environment.
How to Apply for 2025 AUC African Graduate Fellowships (American University in Cairo)
To apply for the American University in Cairo Graduate Fellowships, interested and qualified candidates should apply using the link below.
- Step 1: Check how to apply and submit the online application
- Step 2: Submit the online fellowship application
- Check the fellowship application cycle deadlines here
- For inquiries, send an email to gradserv@aucegypt.edu.
