American University in Cairo (AUC) Education Fellowships 2020 for International Students

Applications are now open for the American University of Cairo (AUC) Education Fellowships 2020 for International Students.

Recognizing the challenges facing Egypt and the region, the Graduate School of Education (GSE) contributes to education reform by providing the theoretical, applied and technical assistance components needed to build the capacity of professionals in the education system who are applying to the Master of Arts in international and comparative education and Educational Leadership (MA) with concentrations in School Leadership and Higher Education. In addition to partial tuition support, the highly competitive GSE fellowship will provide students with the opportunity of working with a faculty member on their research and other professional work.

About American University in Cairo (AUC)

Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, alumni and other generous sponsors represent more than 60 countries. The University stands as a crossroads for the world’s cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate and understanding across the diversity of languages, facilities and human experiences. University offers 36 undergraduate, 44 master’s and two PhD programs rooted in a liberal arts education that encourages students to think critically and find creative solutions to conflicts and challenges facing both the region and the world. It also offers a globally recognized professional community-based education in English to meet the needs of the dynamic Egyptian and broader regional economies.

Scholarship type:          Postgraduate

Benefactor:                   American University in Cairo

School and Country of Study: American University in Cairo, Egypt

Course:                          Not specified

Application Deadline:   April 21, 2021

Scholarship Worth

1. Tuition fees, for a maximum of three credits per semester
2. May cover remedial English courses and pre-requisite course

Eligibility

1. All nationalities
2. For new graduate degree-seeking students; satisfy AUC graduate admissions requirements
3. Admission to the Master of Arts in international and comparative education
4. For continuing students; to retain the fellowship, the recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.2
5. Demonstrated or potential academic qualifications, professional experience
6. Students must register in a minimum of two graduate courses
7. Financial need

Responsibilities of Fellows

1. In support of their professional training, fellows are assigned eight hours per week of related research work
2. This work is intended to provide research in support of GSE scholarly interests and provide professional development and research mentorship to fellows
3. A teaching assistantship mandatory training must be completed if the fellow is involved in teaching assistantship duties. The training needs to be completed only once
4. For details and more information about teaching assistantships, clickhere

How to Apply

Step 1: Check how to apply and submit the online application
Step 2: Complete and submit the online fellowship application

Important Note: Applicants are required to provide GSE with a written statement in which they should indicate their research and professional experience, as well as professional goals. Any financial challenges should be indicated in the written statement. For inquiries, email [email protected]

Application Deadline April 21, 2021

Important Note: Applicants are required to provide GSE with a written statement in which they should indicate their research and professional experience, as well as professional goals. Any financial challenges should be indicated in the written statement. For inquiries, email [email protected].

For more details, visit AUC website