The American University in Cairo is an independent, English language, Research University located in Cairo, Egypt. The university offers American-style learning programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, along with a continuing education program.
The American University in Cairo is now accepting applications for Kamal Adham Fellowship to pursue full-time study (nine credits per semester) toward a 1.5-year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at AUC. The fellowship is open to students of all nationalities.
Course Level: Fellowships are available to pursue Master degree programme.
Available Subject: Fellowships are awarded in television and digital journalism at AUC.
Scholarship Benefits: The fellowship covers:
- Full or partial tuition coverage for the MA program
- May cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed
- Book allowance per semester
- Student services and activities fees (bus fees)
- In support of their professional training, fellows are assigned up to 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work
Eligibility Criteria: The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the scholarship:
- Open to all nationalities
- Graduates with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
- Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities and professionals in the broadcasting industry
- Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or a rating of gayed giddan. Applicants with slightly lower GPA must have sufficient relevant work experience
- Meet AUC graduate admissions requirements, including submission of AUC graduate application and needed documents
- Submit an International TOEFL iBT exam score or academic IELTS exam score as per the cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions
- Proven interest and achievement in television and digital journalism
- An interview with the program director is required to assess candidates’ commitment, potential and communication skills
- To retain the fellowship, the recipient must carry a full course load (nine graduate credits) and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
- Financial need
Eligible Nationalities: The fellowship is open to students of all nationalities.
Method of Application: Students must follow the steps to apply:
Step 1: Check how to apply and submit the online application
Step 2: Complete and submit the Online Fellowship ApplicationÂÂ
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 15 for the fall semester and November 1 for the spring semester.
