The American University in Cairo Fellowships 2026 for International Students is open Now | Scholarships in Egypt for Master’s and PhD Studies 2026

 

Applications for the American University in Cairo Fellowships are currently open. In this article, we will provide a detailed explanation of this fellowship program, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.

The American University in Cairo Fellowships 2026-2027 are open to international students for master’s and PhD studies. These fellowships provide full tuition fees, medical insurance, a monthly stipend, student housing, and a laptop. Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) fellowship program is a joint effort between the US Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC), and AUC. TLG equips academically qualified and economically deserving students with the professional qualifications and experience needed to advance knowledge and contribute to the achievement of socially relevant outcomes through organized graduate study and research that furthers the professionalization of emerging leaders and proposes local solutions to shared problems in the MENA region.

There is no graduate admission in the winter sessions. Degree-seeking graduate admission applies only to the fall and spring semesters. Graduate non-degree applicants for the summer sessions should follow the application procedures for non-degree admission and must submit their application forms by the admission deadlines set for the following semester.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Master’s / PhD
• Institution(s): The American University in Cairo
• Study in: Cairo, Egypt
• Courses Offered: Click here to view the available fellowships

Deadline

Fellowship Calendar (Fall 2026) 

There are two fellowship application cycles for fall 2026:

• Fellowship cycle 1 is from December 21, 2025, until January 18, 2026.
• Fellowship cycle 2 is from April 2, 2026, until May 3, 2026.

Scholarship Coverage

The American University in Cairo Fellowships provide the recipients with the following benefits

• Full tuition fees for the fall and spring semesters.
• Medical insurance.
• A monthly stipend.
• Student housing.
• Laptop.
• Internship/practicum opportunity, including local transportation costs if needed.
• Opportunity to attend one conference to present research findings, applied for and awarded competitively, as per the guidelines for Graduate Student Support Grants.
• Two annual round-trip economy air tickets from home to campus or a housing and living stipend to continue approved program activities on campus during breaks for students unable to return home because of circumstances outside of their control.

• Eligibility Criteria for the American University in Cairo Fellowships

  Applicants must fulfill the following criteria for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Program:

  • Required Languages: English. 
  • Eligible Countries: All countries
  • Meet AUC graduate admission requirements.
  • Strong academic potential with a bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent.
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Possess maturity, flexibility, and leadership potential, demonstrated in a combination of extracurricular activities, recommendations, and interviews.
  • Financial need.
  • The fellowship is awarded for a duration of two years, in addition to any academic English language remedial courses that might be needed, with a review every semester for satisfactory academic performance. 

  How to Apply for the American University in Cairo Fellowships?

  Please follow the application instructions below to win the American University in Cairo Fellowships:

  1. Check how to apply and submit the online application.
  2. Follow the instructions here to complete and submit the online fellowship application

Website

To know more about the American University in Cairo Fellowships, please visit the official website

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