Application Cycles for Fall 2027: 22 December 2026 to 6 May 2027
LOCATION: Egypt
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.
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.
Responsibilities of Fellows:
Must maintain full-time status
Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.2
Fellows are assigned 12 hours per week of related academic work
A teaching assistantship mandatory training must be completed per University requirements if the fellow is involved in teaching assistantship duties. For details and more information about teaching assistantships, click here.
Fellows must respond to any reporting requests received from AUC or the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program by the deadlines communicated.
Fellows must attend all supplemental workshops designed by the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, including but not limited to customized workshops related to leadership, civic engagement, and entrepreneurship.
To Apply:
Step 1: Check how to apply and submit the AUC online application.
Step 2: Submit the official Mastercard Foundation Scholars online application.
Check the fellowship application cycle deadlines here.
Check instructions on how to submit the fellowship application here.
Important Note:
You may be required to submit additional paperwork to be considered for this fellowship.
For inquiries, send an email to mastercardfdn@aucegypt.edu.
BENEFIT:
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
