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AUC African Graduate Fellowship

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

AUC master’s fellowship for non-Egyptian African nationals, with capped tuition, stipend, housing and health support. Spring 2027 requires an already-timely admission application; Fall 2027 rounds are upcoming.

Provider
The American University in Cairo
Host country
Egypt
Deadline
Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.
Region
Africa

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Non-Egyptian African nationals with financial need, meeting AUC graduate admission and English requirements for full-time eligible master’s study. Dual non-African nationality is disqualifying. Fellows must maintain GPA 3.2 and undertake 12 hours of related academic work weekly.
Funding
Tuition for up to nine credits per semester, stipend, student services and activities fees, medical service and health insurance fees, and a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Remedial English may be supported.
Study level
Master's
Deadline
Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.

Key eligibility criteria

  • Non-Egyptian African nationals with financial need, meeting AUC graduate admission and English requirements for full-time eligible master’s study. Dual non-African nationality is disqualifying. Fellows must maintain GPA 3.2 and undertake 12 hours of related academic work weekly.

Recorded funding information

  • Tuition for up to nine credits per semester, stipend, student services and activities fees, medical service and health insurance fees, and a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Remedial English may be supported.

About the AUC African Graduate Fellowship (2026)

Programme category: Fellowship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: OPEN. The American University in Cairo offers competitive African Graduate Fellowships for full-time master’s study. Applicants must be non-Egyptian African nationals with financial need and meet AUC admission and English-language requirements. Africans who also hold a non-African nationality are ineligible. Funding and responsibilities The award provides tuition for up to nine credits each semester, a stipend, student services and activities fees, medical service and health insurance fees, and either a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Remedial English may be covered. Airfare is not listed. The normal maximum is five semesters and one intervening summer; Counseling Psychology may extend to seven semesters. Continued support is reviewed each semester. Fellows must retain full-time status and a 3.2 GPA, complete 12 hours of related academic work weekly, and undertake required teaching-assistant training where applicable. Application timing Spring 2027 fellowship applications close on 2 November 2026, but new admission applications had to be submitted at least two weeks earlier, by 19 October. As of 22 October, this round is relevant only to applicants who already satisfied that requirement. For Fall 2027, cycle 1 runs from 22 December 2026 to 17 January 2027; cycle 2 runs from 6 April to 6 May 2027. Submit admission at least two weeks before the applicable fellowship deadline. An admission decision is not needed before applying for a fellowship, but the admission application must be on record. Allow seven working days after receiving the student ID before starting the Banner fellowship form. AUC’s general institutional fellowship exclusions cover graduate diplomas, non-degree study, MEng and MComp; applicants should check their programme and the applicable fellowship terms. Follow the official fellowship instructions (https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships) and the African Graduate Fellowship conditions (https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/african-graduate). Application timing Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks. Official information: https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships/listings/african-graduate Application route: https://www.aucegypt.edu/admissions/fellowships Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Funding information

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  • Tuition for up to nine credits per semester, stipend, student services and activities fees, medical service and health insurance fees, and a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Remedial English may be supported.

AUC African Graduate Fellowship eligibility

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  • Non-Egyptian African nationals with financial need, meeting AUC graduate admission and English requirements for full-time eligible master’s study. Dual non-African nationality is disqualifying. Fellows must maintain GPA 3.2 and undertake 12 hours of related academic work weekly.

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
      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.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Non-Egyptian African nationals with financial need, meeting AUC graduate admission and English requirements for full-time eligible master’s study. Dual non-African nationality is disqualifying. Fellows must maintain GPA 3.2 and undertake 12 hours of related academic work weekly.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    AUC African Graduate Fellowship deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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

    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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

    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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

    5. Provider deadline
      Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.

      Provider deadline information: Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Editorial verification note

    Official sources and application route rechecked on 22 October 2026. Official award terms and public application or admission route retrieved on 22 October 2026. No application was submitted.
    Last checked 10/22/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the AUC African Graduate Fellowship?+

    Non-Egyptian African nationals with financial need, meeting AUC graduate admission and English requirements for full-time eligible master’s study. Dual non-African nationality is disqualifying. Fellows must maintain GPA 3.2 and undertake 12 hours of related academic work weekly.

    What funding does the AUC African Graduate Fellowship offer?+

    Listed funding: Tuition for up to nine credits per semester, stipend, student services and activities fees, medical service and health insurance fees, and a monthly housing allowance or university accommodation. Remedial English may be supported.. 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: Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.. 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?+

    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 with financial need, meeting AUC graduate admission and English requirements for full-time eligible master’s study. Dual non-African nationality is disqualifying. Fellows must maintain GPA 3.2 and undertake 12 hours of related academic work weekly.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Spring 2027 fellowship: 7 October–2 November 2026; the required admission submission at least two weeks earlier means 19 October 2026 has passed. Fall 2027 cycle 1: 22 December 2026–17 January 2027; cycle 2: 6 April–6 May 2027. Admission must precede each fellowship deadline by at least two weeks.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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