AUC African Graduate Fellowship 2026 – Fully Funded Master’s Scholarship in Egypt

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The American University in Cairo (AUC) is now accepting applications for the AUC African Graduate Fellowship 2026, a highly competitive, fully funded scholarship opportunity for outstanding African students seeking to pursue a master’s degree in Egypt.

This fellowship is designed to support academically excellent and highly motivated Africans (excluding Egyptians) by removing financial barriers and providing access to world-class graduate education at one of Africa’s leading universities.

Fellowship Summary

• Host Institution: The American University in Cairo (AUC)
• Host Country: Egypt
• Study Level: Master’s Degree
• Category: Postgraduate / Master’s Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: All African countries (excluding Egypt)
• Funding Type: Fully Funded
• Deadline: May 3, 2026

About the AUC African Graduate Fellowship

The AUC African Graduate Fellowship is awarded for a maximum of five semesters plus one summer session, subject to satisfactory academic performance reviewed every semester.

Fellows are enrolled as full-time graduate students, typically taking up to nine credits per semester (or as required by their program), across any of AUC’s eligible graduate programs.

For students in the Counseling Psychology master’s program, the fellowship duration may be extended to a maximum of seven semesters.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be a non-Egyptian African national
• Applicants with dual non-African nationality are not eligible
• Open to all graduate disciplines offered at AUC
• Secure admission into a master’s program at AUC
• Meet AUC graduate admissions requirements
• Submit a valid TOEFL iBT or Academic IELTS score that meets AUC’s language requirements
• Continuing fellows must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 to retain funding

What the Fellowship Covers

The AUC African Graduate Fellowship is fully funded and includes:

• Full tuition coverage (up to nine credits per semester)
• Monthly living stipend
• Student services and activity fees
• Medical services and comprehensive health insurance
• Monthly housing allowance or accommodation at AUC’s New Cairo campus residences
• Possible coverage for remedial English language requirements (if applicable)

Duration of Award

• Standard programs: Up to 5 semesters + 1 summer session
• Counseling Psychology: Up to 7 semesters
• Funding is reviewed every semester based on academic performance

How to Apply for the AUC African Graduate Fellowship 2026

Interested applicants should follow these steps:

Step 1

Apply for admission into an eligible master’s program at The American University in Cairo via the online application portal.

Step 2

Submit the online AUC African Graduate Fellowship application within the fellowship application cycle.

Applicants are encouraged to review the fellowship application deadlines carefully.

Contact Information

For further inquiries, contact the AUC Graduate Services Office:

📧 [email protected]

Why Apply?

This fellowship offers African students the opportunity to earn a prestigious master’s degree at a globally recognized institution while benefiting from full financial support, a diverse academic environment, and strong career prospects across Africa and beyond.