Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program (TLG) at the American University in Cairo, Egypt aimed at equipping deserving students with the professional qualifications and experience needed to advance knowledge and contribute to the development of the society.
Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate (TLG) students program is a joint effort between the US Department of State, Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA/AC), and American University in Cairo (AUC). The program offers students a fully funded opportunity to pursue higher education and earn a master’s degree.
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Host Institution(s): The American University in Cairo
Scholarship Worth: Not specified
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
Nationality: International Students
Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program 2026 | Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- 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 3.0 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.
- Show financial need.
- Must commit to pursuing their graduate thesis research in one of the eligible research projects.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition fees for the fall and spring semesters
- Medical insurance
- A monthly stipend
- Student Housing
- Laptop
- Internship/practicum opportunity, including local transportation costs if needed.
- Opportunity to attend one conference to present research findings, applied to and awarded competitively, as per the guidelines for Graduate Student Support Grants.
- 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.
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program 2026/2027 are to submit the TLG application. Applicants will also complete the online TLG students program-Graduate admission admission.
Application Deadline: TLG Application deadline is December 5, 2026, and the AUC graduate admission deadline is December 15, 2026.
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FAQs
1. What is the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program at the American University in Cairo?
The Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program is a fully funded scholarship designed to support outstanding students from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It allows selected candidates to pursue a master’s degree at the American University in Cairo while developing leadership, academic, and professional skills. The program also includes internships, mentorship, and leadership training.
2. What expenses does the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program cover?
The scholarship is fully funded and typically covers:
Full tuition fees
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Student housing or accommodation support
Medical insurance
Travel expenses
Internship and leadership development opportunities
This ensures students can focus entirely on their academic and leadership growth.
3. Who is eligible to apply for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program?
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be citizens of eligible MENA countries
Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
Have strong academic performance
Demonstrate leadership potential and community involvement
Meet the graduate admission requirements of the American University in Cairo
Meet English language proficiency requirements (such as TOEFL or IELTS)
4. How can I apply for the Tomorrow’s Leaders Graduate Students Program?
Interested candidates must apply online through the American University in Cairo’s graduate admissions and scholarship portal. Applicants must submit required documents such as academic transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statement, CV, and proof of English proficiency. It is important to apply before the stated deadline and ensure all documents are complete to be considered.