2026 African Graduate Fellowships at the American University in Cairo (AUC) | Fully Funded

The 2026 African Graduate Fellowships support bright and highly motivated African students who want to pursue a master’s degree at the American University in Cairo (AUC).

This fellowship is for non-Egyptian African nationals admitted into a full-time graduate program at AUC and who demonstrate strong academic ability and financial need.

Read through this program to check your eligibility, learn about all the benefits and support it provides, and get a clear guide on how to apply successfully.

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2026 African Graduate Fellowships at the American University in Cairo (AUC) Summary

• Host Country: Egypt
• Study Abroad: Study in Asia | Study in Africa
• Host: American University in Cairo (AUC)
• Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
• Eligible Countries: African countries (excluding Egypt)
• Reward: Fully funded | stipend | living allowance | health fees, etc
• Deadline: Varies by application cycle (Check the deadlines below)

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2026 African Graduate Fellowships at the American University in Cairo (AUC) Details

The African Graduate Fellowship is a competitive funding opportunity offered by the American University in Cairo for African students pursuing a master’s degree.

The fellowship supports full-time study in any of the graduate programs offered at AUC. Fellows are required to enrol in up to nine credits per semester or the number required by their program.

The fellowship is awarded for a maximum of five semesters and one intervening summer session. Academic performance is reviewed every semester. For students in the Counselling Psychology graduate program, the fellowship duration may extend to a maximum of seven semesters.

Fellows are also assigned academic-related responsibilities alongside their studies.

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Eligibility Requirements for the 2026 African Graduate Fellowships at AUC

• Must be a non-Egyptian African national
• Applicants with dual non-African nationality are not eligible
• Open to all graduate disciplines offered at AUC
• Must be a newly admitted graduate degree-seeking student at AUC
• Must meet AUC graduate admission requirements
• Must submit an International TOEFL iBT or Academic IELTS score that meets AUC cut-off requirements
• Must demonstrate financial need
• Continuing students must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2 to retain the fellowship

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2026 African Graduate Fellowships at AUC Benefits

• Coverage of tuition fees for up to nine credits per semester
• Monthly stipend
• Student services and activities fees
• Medical services and health insurance fees
• Monthly housing allowance or accommodation at the AUC New Cairo campus residences
• Possible coverage of remedial English language requirements

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Required Documents for the 2026 African Graduate Fellowships at the American University in Cairo (AUC)

• Completed online graduate application to AUC
• Completed online fellowship application
• English language proficiency test results (TOEFL iBT or Academic IELTS)
• Academic transcripts
• Any additional documents required by the chosen graduate program

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How to Apply for the 2026 African Graduate Fellowships at the American University in Cairo (AUC)

1. Check the graduate admission requirements and submit the AUC online application
2. Submit the online African Graduate Fellowship application

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Deadline

• Fellowship cycle 1: January 20, 2026.
• Fellowship cycle 2: April 2, 2026 – May 3, 2026.

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