Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at American University of Cairo (AUC) Spring 2027

The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the American University of Cairo (AUC) is a fully funded scholarship for African students pursuing graduate degree studies at AUC. It provides tuition coverage, a stipend, housing support, health insurance, a laptop, and additional services including leadership development and potential funding for research, publications, and conference attendance. The program targets talented young people from across Africa and includes leadership development components during the fellowship.

Tuition coverage, stipend, accommodation, laptop, health insurance, travel allowance, and additional support for research and conference attendance

African citizens currently residing in Africa, aged 35 or younger, pursuing new graduate degree studies at AUC (transfers not eligible) with a minimum GPA of 3.2 and demonstrated financial need.

Submit the AUC online application, then complete the Mastercard Foundation Scholars online application