2024 American University Cairo Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Programme.
American University Cairo Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Programme is a joint effort between the US Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC), and AUC. TLG equips academically qualified and economically deserving students with the professional qualifications and experience needed to advance knowledge and contribute to the achievement of socially relevant outcomes through organized graduate study and research that furthers the professionalization of emerging leaders and proposes local solutions to shared problems in the MENA region.
This competitive fellowship program provides talented students with the opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree at the American University in Cairo, a renowned institution known for its academic excellence and commitment to cultivating future leaders. Students are encouraged to enroll in various disciplines, ranging from public administration and business to engineering and the sciences.
Beyond academic pursuits, the Tomorrow’s Leaders programme emphasizes leadership development, civic engagement, and community service. It equips fellows with the necessary skills, networks, and experiences to become catalysts for positive change in their respective societies. The aim is not only to support academic growth but also to foster a sense of responsibility and commitment to serving their communities.
Fellows benefit from a holistic educational experience that includes mentorship, internships, and various leadership development activities. They are encouraged to apply their learning and experiences to address the pressing social, economic, and political challenges facing their countries.
The American University in Cairo’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Programme stands as a beacon of opportunity for promising students from the MENA region. By providing them with a world-class education and nurturing their leadership potential, the program aims to empower these future leaders to become agents of positive change in their communities and contribute to the advancement of their home countries.
TLG offers students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) a unique opportunity to pursue higher education and earn a master’s degree at The American University in Cairo (AUC) in one of the following graduate programs:
- Master of Arts in Gender and Women’s Studies (MA GNST)
- Master of Arts in International and Comparative Education (MA ICED)
- Master of Arts in Migration and Refugee Studies (MA CMRS)
- Master of Arts in Economics in International Development (MA ECID)
- Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (MA JRMC)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- MA in Middle East Studies (MA MEST)
- Master of International Human Rights Law (MA IHRL)
- Master of Science in Sustainable Development (MS SSDV)
- Master of Arts in Sociology/Anthropology (MA SOAN)
- Master of Arts in Political Science (MA POLS)
- Master of Science in Biotechnology (MS BIOT)
- Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (MS ENVE)
Eligibility Criteria For The American University Cairo Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Fellowship Programme
- The students who are eligible to join should be nationals/citizens of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Libya, Tunisia, Yemen, Syria, Bahrain, the West Bank, and Gaza.
- Meet AUC graduate admission requirements
- Strong academic potential with a bachelor’s degree of a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Possess maturity, flexibility, and leadership potential demonstrated in a combination of extracurricular activities, recommendations, and interviews.
- Financial need
Duration
The TLG students program is awarded for two years, in addition to any academic English language remedial courses that might be needed, with a review every semester for satisfactory academic performance.
Benefits
The TLG students program covers:
1. Full tuition fees for the fall and spring semesters
2. Medical insurance
3. A monthly stipend
4. Student Housing
5. Laptop during the duration of the program
6. Internship/practicum opportunity, including local transportation costs if needed
7. Opportunity to attend one conference to present research findings, applied to and awarded competitively, as per the guidelines for Graduate Student Support Grants
8. Two annual round-trip economy air tickets from home to campus; or housing and living stipend to continue approved program activities on campus during breaks for students unable to return home because of circumstances outside of their control
9. Book allowance
Method of Application
- Must apply to the FHI360 application.
- Must submit the AUC TLGgraduate admission application
The deadline to receive the AUC graduate application for consideration for fall 2024 is November 30, 2023.
For inquiries, send an email to [email protected].
Application Deadline: November 30, 2023.
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