The American University in Cairo (AUC) Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
The American University in Cairo (AUC)
Quick Facts
A word from Eli, founder of Rise Africa Scholars
MSc Information Security — Unicaf Scholar
While you wait for a fully funded opportunity, don’t put your education on hold. I completed my MSc through Unicaf — studying online from Nairobi while working full-time. The tuition discount made it genuinely affordable, and the degree is from an accredited UK university.
If you’re serious about advancing your career now, I’d encourage you to explore it. I only recommend what I’ve used myself.
About This Scholarship
This program provides full scholarships and comprehensive support to talented young people from across Africa to pursue higher education at the American University in Cairo. Scholars participate in leadership development activities and community service to create positive impacts across the continent.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Tuition fees for nine credits per semester
- Stipend during the fall and spring semesters
- One laptop provided
- Student services and activities fees
- Medical service and health insurance fees
- Accommodation in University dorms for those residing outside of Cairo
- AUC bus subscription or travel allowance
- May cover remedial or intensive English courses
- Roundtrip airfare for fellows not residing in Egypt
- Additional funding for research, publication fees, conference attendance, and special software or IT purchases for those with disabilities
Who Can Apply
- 1 Currently residing in an African country and in possession of citizenship of at least one African country.
- 2 Aged 35 or younger at the time of application.
- 3 New graduate degree-seeking student satisfying AUC graduate admissions requirements.
- 4 Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale or equivalent.
- 5 Showcase financial need.