All scholarships
Masters, PhDFully Funded

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027)

Last verified 28 September 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Graduate fellowships at AUC for young African citizens living in Africa: tuition, stipend, housing, insurance, laptop and airfare. Spring 2027 cycle: 7 Oct – 2 Nov 2026.

Provider
The American University in Cairo / Mastercard Foundation
Host country
Egypt
Deadline
2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated)
Region
Africa

Applying from your country? See your edition: Kenya · Nigeria · Ghana · Ethiopia · Uganda · Tanzania · Rwanda · Angola · Mozambique · São Tomé & Príncipe · Senegal · Cameroon · Ivory Coast · Benin · Togo · DR Congo

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

Review the recorded eligibility, funding and deadline information below. Confirm the current award conditions on the provider's official source.

Who can apply
African citizens living in Africa, aged 35 or under, new graduate students, GPA 3.2+, financial need.
Funding
Fully Funded
Study level
Masters, PhD
Deadline
2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated)

Key eligibility criteria

  • African citizens living in Africa, aged 35 or under, new graduate students, GPA 3.2+, financial need.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully Funded

About the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027) (2026)

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (AUC) funds graduate degrees for academically talented young Africans facing economic and social barriers, with around 300 fellowships planned. ## Who can apply - Citizen of at least one African country and currently living in Africa - Aged 35 or younger when applying - New graduate degree-seeking student meeting AUC graduate admission requirements (transfers not eligible) - Bachelor's degree with a GPA of at least 3.2/4.0 or equivalent - Demonstrated financial need; women, forcibly displaced people and people with disabilities are encouraged ## What it covers Tuition for nine credits per semester, a stipend in fall and spring, laptop, student services fees, medical and health insurance, university housing, AUC bus subscription or travel allowance, round-trip airfare for fellows not living in Egypt, and possibly English courses. Some fellows may receive research, publication and conference funding. ## Obligations Full-time study, GPA of at least 3.2, and 12 hours a week of related academic work. ## Deadlines - **Spring 2027:** applications open 7 October 2026 and close 2 November 2026 - Fall 2027: Cycle 1 opens 22 December, closes 17 January; Cycle 2 opens 6 April, closes 6 May AUC does not state a timezone; assume Cairo time. ## How to apply 1. Submit the AUC graduate online application. 2. Submit the separate Mastercard Foundation Scholars online application.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • Fully Funded

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027) eligibility

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

  • African citizens living in Africa, aged 35 or under, new graduate students, GPA 3.2+, financial need.

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027) 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 Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027) 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/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program 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: African citizens living in Africa, aged 35 or under, new graduate students, GPA 3.2+, financial need.. 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: 2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027) deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated). 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

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

    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
      2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated)

      Provider deadline information: 2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

    Ready to apply?

    Cross-check the latest eligibility rules and deadline on the sponsor's official portal before you start your application.

    Visit official site

    Share this scholarship

    Send the application link to a friend or post it to your network.

    Tell us you're applying

    Share your details and we'll send deadline reminders plus similar awards you qualify for. Takes under a minute.

    We only use this to support your application. We never sell your details.

    Editorial verification note

    Checked 28 Sep 2026 on AUC programme page and Fellowship Application Deadlines page (last updated 23 Aug 2026).
    Last checked 9/28/2026

    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027)?+

    African citizens living in Africa, aged 35 or under, new graduate students, GPA 3.2+, financial need.

    What funding does the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at The American University in Cairo (Spring 2027) offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully Funded. 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: 2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated). 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/mastercard-foundation-scholars-program to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: African citizens living in Africa, aged 35 or under, new graduate students, GPA 3.2+, financial need.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2 November 2026 (Cairo time, not stated). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Guides for this scholarship

    Next steps & guides

    Pick the guide that matches where you are right now.

    Explore related programmes

    Long-form sponsor guides, country pages and category pages connected to this scholarship.

    Related hubs

    Open the broader hub pages for every country, destination and field this scholarship touches.

    By destination