American University of Cairo Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program 2027
Brief Description
The 2027 American University of Cairo (AUC) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program offers life-changing support for talented young leaders across the continent. If you want to pursue a graduate degree with complete financial backing, this opportunity is built for you. As a scholar, you will dive into leadership development activities, workshops, and fieldwork designed to turn you into an agent of change in your community and across Africa.Name of Host Institution
American University of Cairo (AUC)Requirements/Eligibility Criteria
- Currently residing in an African country and holding citizenship in at least one African country.
- Aged 35 or younger at the time of application.
- New graduate degree-seeking student meeting AUC graduate admissions requirements (transfers are strictly ineligible).
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Demonstrated financial need.
Duration
Awarded for the total study period of your degree based on full-time enrollment, subject to a semester-by-semester review for satisfactory academic performance.Award Coverage
- Tuition fees for nine credits per semester.
- Stipend during the fall and spring semesters.
- One provided laptop.
- Student services and activities fees.
- Medical service and health insurance fees.
- Accommodation in University dorms or residences for scholars residing outside of Cairo.
- AUC bus subscription or travel allowance.
- Remedial English modules or intensive English courses when required.
- Roundtrip airfare provided for fellows not residing in Egypt.
- Potential additional funding to cover research, publication fees, and conference attendance.
- Special software subscriptions or IT purchases for candidates with disabilities.
Deadline
May 6, 2027
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