The AUC African Graduate Fellowship is a competitive fellowship program for bright, highly motivated African students interested in pursuing a master’s degree at The American University in Cairo (AUC).
The American University in Cairo Graduate Fellowship offers fully funded scholarship that covers tuition, living stipend, accommodation, as well as Medical service and health insurance fees.
In this post, we will discuss the details, requirements, benefits, and step-by-step guide for interested candidates.
AUC African Graduate Fellowships Summary:
- Host Country: Egypt
- Study Abroad: Study in Asia
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Non- Egyptian African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend | Medical Insurance | Accommodation
- Deadline: May 3, 2026
American University in Cairo AUC African Graduate Fellowships Details:
The American University in Cairo Fellowship is awarded for a maximum duration of five semesters and one intervening summer session, with a review every semester for satisfactory academic performance.
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.
For the Counseling Psychology graduate program, the duration may be extended to a maximum of seven semesters.
Requirements for 2026 American University in Cairo Graduate Fellowships:
To be considered for the American University in Cairo Graduate Fellowships, applicants must be:
- 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
Benefits of 2026 AUC 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
- Monthly housing allowance or accommodation in University residences at the AUC New Cairo campus
- May cover remedial English language requirements
How to Apply for 2026 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.
