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AUC African Graduate Fellowship

Up to nine graduate credits per semester, stipend, housing/health services under terms; 12 hours academic work weekly. Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.

Provider
American University in Cairo
Host country
Egypt
Deadline
17 January 2027
Region
Africa

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.
Funding
Tuition plus support
Study level
Master's
Deadline
17 January 2027

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.

Recorded funding information

  • Tuition plus support

About the AUC African Graduate Fellowship (2026)

Key requirements: Full-time master's admission, academic merit and financial need; academic-work obligations. Deadline notes: Fall 2027 first cycle. Admission should be submitted at least two weeks before fellowship deadline. Second cycle 6 Apr–6 May 2027. How to apply: Apply for graduate admission, then fellowship application. Opening date: 2026-12-22 Editorial note: List as upcoming; confirm opening/deadline before marking open.

Funding information

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  • Tuition plus support

AUC African Graduate Fellowship eligibility

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  • Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.

AUC African Graduate Fellowship document information

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

    How to apply for the AUC African Graduate Fellowship 2026

    Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

    1. 1
      Listed application information

      Apply for graduate admission, then fellowship application.

    2. 2
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/african-graduate to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    3. 3
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    4. 4
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 17 January 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    AUC African Graduate Fellowship deadline & application timeline

    Working backwards from the sponsor's stated deadline (17 January 2027). Earlier dates are approximate planning suggestions, not provider milestones or requirements. No cutoff time or time zone is added.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out
      22 Jan 2026

      Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out
      21 Jul 2026

      If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out
      19 Oct 2026

      If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out
      18 Dec 2026

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      17 January 2027

      Provider deadline information: 17 January 2027. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the AUC African Graduate Fellowship?+

    Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.

    What funding does the AUC African Graduate Fellowship offer?+

    Listed funding: Tuition plus support. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 17 January 2027. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Apply for graduate admission, then fellowship application. Consult https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/african-graduate to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Non-Egyptian African nationals; additional nationality exclusions apply.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 17 January 2027. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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