Start your educational journey in Egypt! Great news—applications for The American University in Cairo Fellowships are now open. This article will explain all about this fellowship program, its benefits, and how to apply step by step.
The American University in Cairo Fellowships for 2025-2026 are available for international students pursuing master’s or PhD degrees. These fellowships cover full tuition fees, medical insurance, a monthly stipend, student housing, and provide a laptop.
The Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) fellowship program is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC), and AUC. It supports academically talented and financially deserving students by giving them the professional skills and experience needed to advance knowledge, address social issues, and create meaningful change. Through structured graduate education and research, TLG aims to develop future leaders who propose local solutions to challenges in the MENA region.
Please note, there are no graduate admissions during the winter sessions. Graduate degree admissions are open only for the Fall and Spring semesters. For non-degree graduate applicants in the summer session, applications must follow non-degree admission procedures and be submitted by the deadlines for the next semester.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s / PhD
- Institution: The American University in Cairo
- Study Location: Cairo, Egypt
- Courses Offered: Click here to view the available fellowships
Deadline
Fellowship Calendar (Spring 2025)
- Applications open: October 8, 2024
- Applications close: October 29, 2024
Fellowship Calendar (Fall 2025)
- Cycle 1: December 19, 2024 – January 16, 2025
- Cycle 2: April 8, 2025 – May 8, 2025
Scholarship Coverage
The American University in Cairo Fellowships offer the following benefits to recipients:
- Full tuition fees for the fall and spring semesters.
- Medical insurance.
- A monthly stipend.
- Student housing.
- A laptop.
- Internship or practicum opportunities, including coverage for local transportation if required.
- The chance to attend one conference to present research findings, awarded competitively under the Graduate Student Support Grants guidelines.
- Two annual round-trip economy airfare tickets from home to campus, or a housing and living stipend during breaks for students unable to return home due to uncontrollable circumstances.
Eligibility Criteria for The American University in Cairo Fellowships
To apply for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Language: English proficiency is required.
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all countries.
- Meet AUC graduate admission requirements.
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent) and show strong academic potential.
- Demonstrate proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- Exhibit maturity, flexibility, and leadership potential through extracurricular activities, recommendation letters, and interviews.
- Show financial need.
The fellowship is awarded for up to two years, including any necessary academic English language remedial courses, with performance reviewed each semester.
How to Apply for The American University in Cairo Fellowships?
Please follow the following application instructions to win The American University in Cairo Fellowships:
- Check how to apply and submit the online application.
- Follow the instructions here to complete and submit the online fellowship application.
To know more about The American University in Cairo Fellowships, please visit the official website: