Application Deadline: May 6, 2027
Applications are now open for the 2027 American University of Cairo (AUC) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at American University of Cairo (AUC) provides full scholarships and comprehensive support to talented young people from across Africa, enabling them to pursue higher education while developing their leadership potential and capacity to create positive impact. As part of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Mastercard Foundation Scholars participate in leadership development activities, workshops, and fieldwork experiences that equip them to become agents of meaningful change in their communities, countries, and across the continent.
Eligibility
- Currently residing in an African country and in possession of citizenship of at least one African country.
- Be aged 35 or younger at the time of application.
- New graduate degree-seeking students, satisfying AUC graduate admissions requirements. Transfers are not eligible for this fellowship.
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- Showcase financial need.
Duration
Awarded for the total study period of the degree, based on full-time enrollment, subject to review every semester for satisfactory academic performance.
Award Coverage
- Tuition fees for nine credits per semester
- Stipend during the fall and spring semesters
- One laptop is provided
- Student services and activities fees
- Medical service and health insurance fees
- Accommodation in University dorms/residence for those residing outside of Cairo
- AUC bus subscription (or travel allowance)
- May cover remedial English modules or intensive English courses
- Roundtrip airfare provided for fellows not residing in Egypt
- Some candidates may be eligible for additional funding to cover research, publication fees and conference attendance
- Special software subscriptions or IT purchases for those with disabilities
How to Apply
Step 1: Check how to apply and submit the AUC online application.
Step 2: Submit the official Mastercard Foundation Scholars online application.
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