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Current U.S. Student

United States citizens who are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate degree programs are eligible to apply.If you are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a U.S. college or university, you will apply through that institution, even if you are not currently a resident there. Find the Fulbright Program Adviser on your campus.

U.S. Citizen but not a Student

If you are a U.S. citizen, will hold a bachelor’s degree by the award start date, and do not have a Ph.D. degree, then you are eligible to apply. Non-enrolled applicants should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Candidates with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

The Getting Started page will provide information on eligibility and next steps.

Artist

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program welcomes applications in the creative and performing arts. Arts candidates for the U.S. Student Program should have relatively limited professional experience in the fields (typically 7 years or less) in which they are applying. Artists with more experience should consider applying for the Fulbright Scholar Program.

Creative & Performing Arts projects fall under the Study/Research grant category and are available in all countries where Study/Research grants are offered.

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U.S. Professor/Administrator

If you are a U.S. citizen and a professor or administrator at a U.S. institution and are interested in applying for a Fulbright Scholar Award, you will need to apply through fulbrightscholars.org.

To support your students in applying for a U.S. Student Program award, please connect with the Fulbright Program Adviser at your institution.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a non-U.S. citizen interested in applying for a Fulbright Award to the United States, you will need to apply through the Fulbright Commission or U.S. Embassy in your home country. Find out more information on the Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program or Fulbright Foreign Student Program.

Egypt

8 Fulbright/Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC NEW

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Grant Period
September Start
Grant Length
9 Months
Award Type
Special Study/Research
Award Profile

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program and the Center for Advanced Arabic Study in Cairo (CAASIC) are accepting applications to the Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC for academic year 2024-2025. Applicants applying for this award must have an acceptance letter for the CAASIC Fall and Spring 9-month option for academic year 2023-2024. If awarded a Fulbright grant, the student’s acceptance to CAASIC will be automatically deferred to academic year 2024-2025.

Please note that components of the application to the Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC must be completed prior to the opening of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program application in the Spring. A detailed application timeline can be found below.

CAASIC is an intensive Arabic language program designed for students from the United States with high levels of Arabic proficiency to attend the American University in Cairo (AUC) to advance their Arabic language fluency. This program offers a rigorous academic and immersive experience in the culture of Egypt and the Middle East. 

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants to successful candidates who are selected for the CAASIC Program and meet the eligibility and selection requirements of the Fulbright Program. Clearance from the Government of Egypt is required for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants and must be obtained in order for award issuance. The Fulbright Commission will facilitate the approval process on the student’s behalf. Final awards for 2024-2025 are contingent upon medical clearance, clearance by the Government of Egypt, the availability of funds, the security situation in country and the operating status of the host institution and the Fulbright Program in-country.

IMPORTANT: Grantees of the Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC must abide by all regulations of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt as well as the security guidelines communicated by the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and the Fulbright Commission.

Grant Length
9 Months
Grant Period
September Start

Grant dates must align with the academic calendar of the host institution and the CAASIC 9-month Fall and Spring program.

Timeline:

  1. CAASIC Program application deadline: March 20, 2023
  2. CAASIC Program acceptance emails: April 15, 2023 (https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/CAASIC/short-term-programs/details#datesanddeadlines)
  3. Fulbright U.S. Student Competition Opens: March 31, 2023
  4. Fulbright U.S. Student Competition Deadline: October 2023 
  5. Fulbright U.S. Student Program Selection for Egypt: July 2024
  6. Grant Start Date: September 2024
  7. Grant End Date: May 2025
Orientation
In-Country Orientation

No in-person Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO). However, the Fulbright Commission in Egypt conducts a Virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (VPDO) and grantees also receive pre-departure material prior to arrival. 

Additionally, an in-country orientation is held at the beginning of the academic year in Egypt. The Fulbright Commission in Egypt is committed to the safety and security of all grantees, so the orientation will include a security briefing. The orientations will also include information about living in Cairo, program requirements, and the higher education system in Egypt. All grantees are required to attend these orientations.

Grantees must also participate in orientations and activities conducted by the CAASIC Program at AUC.

Candidate Profile

Applicants must provide a well-thought-out career plan and demonstrate knowledge and interest in Egypt, the Arabic language, and/or the MENA region. Moreover, the program is a good fit for individuals who demonstrate sensitivity to the current geopolitical situation in the region and who are committed to mutual understanding and cultural exchange that embody the spirit of the Fulbright Program. 

Eligibility
Dual citizens of this country are eligible
Residency in host country permitted in year prior to grant

·       Meet the Fulbright U.S. Student Program eligibility requirements 

·       Provide a letter of acceptance from CAASIC (Fall and Spring 9-months program option) for the academic year 2023-2024. 

For details regarding the eligibility requirements of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, please visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/eligibility 

For details regarding the eligibility requirements and the online application for the CAASIC program, please visit: https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/CAASIC/short-term-programs/details#eligibility 

Accepted Degree Levels
  • Master's
  • Doctoral
Foreign Language Proficiency
Required - Advanced
Fulbright Proposal Types
Independent Study/Research:
No
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Yes
Affiliation
Graduate Degree Enrollment:
Letter required at deadline

At the time of applying to the CAASIC Program, the application available on the AUC website will be for the academic year 2023-2024 program competition. Therefore, applicants may include the acceptance letter to the CAASIC 2023-2024 9-month Fall and Spring program in their Fulbright academic year 2024-2025 application or alternatively inform CAASIC that they are applying for Fulbright funding for AY2024-2025 and request an acceptance letter for the following year. Either acceptance letter is acceptable as part of the Fulbright application.

For inquiries regarding the application process to CAASIC, please contact:

Dr. Iman Soliman: iaziz@aucegypt.edu and Dr. Heba Salem: hebasalem@aucegypt.edu copying usteam@bfce.eun.eg 

Affiliation Fees/Tuition
Affiliation Fees/Tuition covered in grant benefits
Housing Arrangements

Housing for CAASIC students may be arranged by AUC in shared accommodations on a first come, first served basis.

All housing must be approved by the Fulbright Commission in Egypt.

Dependents
Dependent financial support is NOT available

Fulbright Arabic Language Study at CAASIC grantees cannot be accompanied by dependents.

Special Considerations

Clearance from the Government of Egypt is required for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants and must be obtained in order for award issuance. The Fulbright Commission will facilitate the approval process on the student’s behalf.

Security Information

Please consult with the State Department Travel Advisory for Egypt for information on living in and traveling to Egypt.

Fulbright Program Management Contact
FBstudent.MENA@iie.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Website
http://www.fulbright-egypt.org
Fulbright Commission/U.S. Embassy Contact
US Team: usteam@bfce.eun.eg