Egypt
8 Fulbright/Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC NEW
Accepted Degree Levels
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Grant PeriodSeptember StartGrant Length9 Months |
Award Type
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
Grant Period
Grant dates must align with the academic calendar of the host institution and the CAASIC 9-month Fall and Spring program.
Timeline:
- CAASIC Program application deadline: March 20, 2023
- CAASIC Program acceptance emails: April 15, 2023 (https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/CAASIC/short-term-programs/details#datesanddeadlines)
- Fulbright U.S. Student Competition Opens: March 31, 2023
- Fulbright U.S. Student Competition Deadline: October 2023
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program Selection for Egypt: July 2024
- Grant Start Date: September 2024
- Grant End Date: May 2025
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
· 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
Fulbright Proposal Types
No
Yes
Affiliation
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
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
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.