AUC Graduate Fellowships 2027

1. Be applying for admission to an eligible degree-seeking graduate programme at AUC.

2. Meet the academic and programme-specific admission requirements of the selected graduate programme.

3. Have an appropriate bachelor's degree or other qualification required for the intended programme.

4. Meet any additional requirements established by the particular fellowship.

5. Satisfy any nationality, residency or regional requirements where applicable.

6. Demonstrate financial need where the selected fellowship requires financial-need assessment.

7. Meet English-language or other programme requirements where applicable.

8. Submit the required graduate admission application before the relevant deadline.

9. Submit the fellowship application during the designated fellowship application period.

10. Provide complete and accurate supporting information and documentation.

11. For fellowships requiring full-time study, be prepared to maintain the required full-time graduate status.

12. Understand that admission to AUC does not automatically guarantee fellowship support because fellowship awards are competitive and depend on available funding. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Examples of AUC Graduate Fellowship Categories

AUC's current fellowship listing includes several categories, including:

1. African Graduate Fellowships — for non-Egyptian African nationals admitted to graduate study.

2. International Graduate Fellowships — for international students fully admitted to eligible AUC graduate programmes.

3. University Fellowships — available to applicants of all nationalities for eligible graduate study.

4. Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program — for eligible young African applicants beginning Spring 2027.

5. Fellowships for Refugees — for international students holding refugee status and admitted to eligible graduate study.

6. Mohammed Bin Abdulkarim A. Allehedan Fellowship — for eligible nationals from the Arab world in specified graduate programmes.

7. Egyptian Graduate Fellowship — for Egyptian nationals pursuing eligible graduate study.

8. Ryoichi Sasakawa Young Leaders Fellowship Fund (SYLFF) — for eligible students in specified graduate programmes.

9. Laboratory Instruction Graduate Fellowships — for eligible applicants in sciences and engineering.

10. Other sponsored and discipline-specific fellowships listed by AUC. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Areas of Study

AUC graduate fellowships can support a wide range of disciplines, depending on the specific fellowship and programme. Areas represented among AUC's graduate programmes include:

1. Engineering and technology.

2. Natural and applied sciences.

3. Business and management.

4. Economics.

5. Public policy and administration.

6. International development.

7. Social sciences.

8. Humanities.

9. Arabic studies and Middle Eastern studies.

10. Sociology and anthropology.

11. Communication and related professional fields.

12. Other graduate disciplines offered by AUC.

Applicants should check the individual fellowship listing because some awards are open to all graduate disciplines while others are restricted to particular programmes or academic areas. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

Benefits

The financial benefits depend on the fellowship awarded. Depending on the specific programme, support may include:

1. Tuition fee support.

2. Monthly stipend.

3. Student services and activities fees.

4. Medical service and health insurance fees.

5. Housing allowance or university accommodation for eligible international fellows under applicable fellowship conditions.

6. Possible coverage of certain remedial English requirements.

7. Financial assistance that can reduce the cost of completing a graduate degree at AUC.

For example, the current African Graduate Fellowship provides tuition support for up to nine credits per semester, a stipend, student services and activities fees, medical service and health insurance fees, and either a monthly housing allowance or accommodation in university residences at AUC's New Cairo campus. Fellows are also assigned 12 hours per week of related academic work and must maintain full-time status and a minimum 3.2 GPA. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}

Because AUC has several different fellowship schemes, the exact value, duration, housing arrangement, workload and renewal conditions should be checked against the specific fellowship being awarded.

Who Is This Opportunity For?

This opportunity is particularly relevant to:

1. Students seeking a Master's degree at AUC.

2. Students seeking eligible PhD programmes at AUC.

3. African graduates seeking postgraduate education in Egypt.

4. International students seeking graduate education at an internationally oriented university.

5. Students who meet the academic requirements for an AUC graduate programme and require financial support.

6. Applicants whose nationality or academic background makes them eligible for one of AUC's specialised fellowship schemes.

7. Students interested in graduate programmes across the humanities, social sciences, sciences, engineering, business, public policy and other disciplines offered by AUC.

8. Applicants who can meet the academic, language, financial-need and other requirements attached to their selected fellowship.

Application Process

1. Review the AUC graduate programmes available for Spring 2027.

2. Select a programme that matches your academic background, research interests and professional objectives.

3. Carefully review both the general and programme-specific admission requirements.

4. Prepare your academic transcripts, certificates and other required admission documents.

5. Submit the AUC graduate admission application.

6. Do not wait for the admission decision before applying for a fellowship if you otherwise meet the fellowship application requirements. AUC states that applicants do not need to have received their admission decision before submitting the fellowship application. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

7. Review the AUC fellowship listings and identify the awards for which you are eligible.

8. Applicants may apply for up to three fellowships per application cycle, subject to the applicable rules. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}

9. Complete the online fellowship application during the designated fellowship period.

10. Upload or provide all required information and supporting documents.

11. Review the application carefully before submission.

12. Submit the fellowship application no later than 2 November 2026.

13. Monitor the AUC application system and email for further communication.

Important Information

1. The Spring 2027 fellowship application period opens on 7 October 2026.

2. The fellowship application deadline is 2 November 2026. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}

3. AUC states that the graduate admission application must be submitted at least two weeks before the fellowship deadline. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}

4. The Spring 2027 graduate admission deadline itself is 1 October 2026, according to AUC's graduate admissions information. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}

5. Applicants do not need to receive their admission decision before submitting a fellowship application.

6. Fellowship awards are competitive and are not automatically granted to every admitted student.

7. AUC considers factors such as academic merit and financial need, depending on the fellowship. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

8. Fellowship availability and eligibility differ between programmes and funding categories.

9. Graduate diploma-seeking students are not eligible for AUC institutional fellowships.

10. AUC's current fellowship listing also states that Master of Engineering and Master in Computing degree-seeking students are not eligible for institutional fellowships, so applicants to these programmes should carefully review the applicable funding options. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}

11. Non-degree students are not eligible for institutional fellowships.

12. International students receiving fellowship support may be eligible for housing support depending on the specific fellowship and its conditions. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}

13. Applicants should read the individual fellowship description carefully because some awards carry academic-performance, full-time study or work-assignment requirements.

Key Dates

Graduate Admission Deadline: 1 October 2026

Fellowship Application Opens: 7 October 2026

Fellowship Application Deadline: 2 November 2026

Study Period: Spring 2027

How to Apply

Applicants should first submit the appropriate AUC graduate admission application and then complete the online fellowship application during the Spring 2027 fellowship cycle.