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African Graduate Fellowships for African Masteral Students – American University in Cairo
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The African Graduate Fellowships program is a competitive fellowship program for brilliant, highly motivated African students who want to pursue a master’s degree at AUC. Each year, full-time study (nine credits or more) in any of AUC’s graduate programs is made available to nationals of African countries (excluding Egyptians).
**Application deadline:** January 15, 2021
### Table of contents
- [Benefits of the African Graduate Fellowships](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/african-graduate-fellowships-for-african-masteral-students-american-university-in-cairo/#h-benefits-of-the-african-graduate-fellowships)
- [Eligibility Criteria for African Masteral Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/african-graduate-fellowships-for-african-masteral-students-american-university-in-cairo/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-african-masteral-students)
- [How to Apply for University Scholarship](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/african-graduate-fellowships-for-african-masteral-students-american-university-in-cairo/#h-how-to-apply-for-university-scholarship)
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## Benefits of the African Graduate Fellowships
The African Graduate Fellowship includes the following benefits:
- Tuition fees, for a maximum of nine credits per semester
- Monthly stipend
- Student services and activities fees
- Medical service and health insurance fees
- A monthly housing allowance for non-residents of Cairo or accommodation in university residences at AUC New Cairo Campus
## Eligibility Criteria for African Masteral Students
In order to qualify for the opportunity, please read through these eligibility criteria first:
- Non-Egyptian African nationals
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a minimum overall rating of very good, an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent
- Satisfy **AUC graduate admissions requirements**, including submission of AUC graduate application, additional documents and any required test scores (GMAT for MBA applicants, GRE for economics, economics in international development, and GRE or GMAT for the finance program applicants)
- Submit an International TOEFL iBT exam score or an IELTS exam score meeting the **cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions**.
- To retain the fellowship, the recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.2 or above.
**Responsibilities of Fellows**
- Fellows are assigned 12 hours per week of related academic work
- Students must maintain a full-time status
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2
- A teaching assistantship **mandatory** training must be completed if the fellow is involved in teaching assistantship duties. The training needs to be completed only once
## How to Apply for University Scholarship
**Step 1**: Check **[how to apply](http://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/graduate/how-apply)** and submit the **[online application](https://www.applyweb.com/auc/index.ftl)**
**Step 2**: Submit the **[online fellowship application](https://ssb-prod.ec.aucegypt.edu/PROD/twbkwbis.P_GenMenu?name=homepage)**
**For further questions, please visit the [AUC website](https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/african-graduate).**
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
- Demonstrated financial need (most fully funded sponsors verify household income)
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Financial-need declaration or family-income statement (sponsor-specific template)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the African Graduate Fellowships for African Masteral Students – American University in Cairo?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to the host country for the duration of the programme.
Is the African Graduate Fellowships for African Masteral Students – American University in Cairo fully funded?+
Funding model: Fully Funded. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.