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African Graduate Fellowship

Fellowship for non-Egyptian African nationals doing a full-time master's at AUC, covering tuition, a stipend, fees, health insurance and housing support.

Am I eligible?
🇪🇬 EgyptThe American University in Cairo

At a glance

Study level

Master’s

Destination

Egypt

Funding

Tuition for up to nine credits per semester, a stipend (amount not stated), student fees, medical and health insurance fees, and either a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Runs up to five semesters plus one summer.

Eligible applicants

Non-Egyptian African nationals admitted to an AUC master's

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Overview

African Graduate Fellowship is offered by The American University in Cairo for Master’s study in Egypt. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.

What this scholarship covers

Tuition fees

Included

Monthly stipend

Included

Health insurance

Included

Accommodation or housing allowance

Included

Airfare

Not specified

Tuition for up to nine credits per semester, a stipend (amount not stated), student fees, medical and health insurance fees, and either a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Runs up to five semesters plus one summer. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.

Are you eligible?

Eligibility review

Based on the provider’s published information

Check official criteria

International students

See official criteria

Domestic students

See official criteria

Scholarship scope

University-specific

Last eligibility check

October 13, 2026

Who can apply

Citizenship
Non-Egyptian African nationals only; dual non-African nationality not eligible.
International eligibility
Fellows work about 12 hours a week on related academic work and must stay full-time.

Academic requirements

Academic recordRequired
Admission to an AUC graduate programme; fellows must keep a GPA of 3.2. Page gives no minimum GPA for new applicants.
Minimum grades / GPANot published
No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.

Language requirements

English languageRequired
TOEFL iBT or academic IELTS meeting AUC graduate cut-offs (scores not stated on the page).

Experience and personal requirements

Financial needRequired
Financial need is required.

Study restrictions and coverage

Countries
Egypt

Official eligibility summary

Open to nationals of African countries other than Egypt, for full-time study in any AUC graduate programme. Applicants must be admitted to AUC, show financial need and submit TOEFL iBT or academic IELTS. Dual nationals holding a non-African nationality are not eligible.

Applicant profile

  • Non-Egyptian African nationals admitted to an AUC master's

Study route

  • Master’s study in Egypt

Current-cycle criteria

  • Open to nationals of African countries other than Egypt, for full-time study in any AUC graduate programme. Applicants must be admitted to AUC, show financial need and submit TOEFL iBT or academic IELTS. Dual nationals holding a non-African nationality are not eligible.

What to confirm for this cycle

Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.

  • Current eligibility rules
  • Current funding and benefits
  • Current deadline and application route
Check official requirements

Required documents

  • Graduate admission application
  • TOEFL iBT or IELTS Academic score
  • Other documents (see linked instructions PDF)

How to apply

  1. 1

    Review graduate admissions requirements and submit the online AUC graduate application.

  2. 2

    Submit the online fellowship application through the AUC Banner portal.

Application timeline

  1. Application cycle

    Offered each year. The page gives no dates; it links to a separate fellowship deadlines page.

    Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.

Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.

Official source

The American University in Cairo

Official scholarship source

Last checked October 13, 2026

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Your next steps

  1. 01Read the official programme guidance.
  2. 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
  3. 03Check the current application cycle.
  4. 04Apply through the official provider.
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Frequently asked questions

When is the next deadline?

No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.

Why do some details vary?

Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.