- Provider: American University of Cairo (AUC)
- Host country: Egypt
- Study level: Master’s, PhD
- Funding: Fully funded: Covers tuition, stipend, accommodation, health insurance, airfare, and a laptop.
- Who can apply: African citizens aged 35 or younger with a bachelor’s degree (GPA 3.2/4.0) and financial need.
- Fields of study: Various graduate disciplines
- Deadline: 6 May 2027
About the scholarship
The American University of Cairo (AUC) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program provides full funding and comprehensive support to talented young people from across Africa. This program enables students to pursue higher education while developing their leadership potential and capacity to create positive impact. Scholars participate in leadership development activities, workshops, and fieldwork experiences that equip them to become agents of meaningful change in their communities and countries.
What it covers
- Tuition fees for nine credits per semester
- Stipend during the fall and spring semesters
- One laptop
- 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
- Remedial English modules or intensive English courses
- Roundtrip airfare for fellows not residing in Egypt
- Potential additional funding for research, publication fees, and conference attendance
- Special software subscriptions or IT purchases for those with disabilities
Who can apply
- Currently residing in an African country and holding citizenship of at least one African country
- Aged 35 or younger at the time of application
- New graduate degree-seeking students satisfying AUC graduate admissions requirements (transfers are not eligible)
- Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent
- Demonstrated financial need
How to apply
First, submit the AUC online application. Next, complete the official Mastercard Foundation Scholars online application. Ensure you meet all eligibility criteria before submitting your documents.
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