Scholarship

Fulbright/Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC

U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Oct 07, 2025

Deadline passed
Location

Egypt

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

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. 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 program is a 9-month intensive study grant (September to May) that provides immersive language study and cultural opportunities for advanced students of Arabic. The program is housed at the American University in Cairo's historic 1919 Downtown Campus in Tahrir Square, a centrally located and vibrant part of the city. Grantees 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. Five grants are available for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Duration 9 - 10 mo
5 awards
Decision 9-10 months

Who Can Apply

Region
Egypt
Citizenship
United States
Project in
Egypt
Applicants
individual

Application Details

Institutional approval

Stages

  1. 1 two_stage

Required documents

cv transcripts letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Applicants must first apply and be accepted to the CAASIC Program at AUC by August 15, 2025, then apply to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program with their acceptance letter by October 7, 2025. Selection occurs in July/August 2026. Clearance from the Government of Egypt is required for all grants.

Additional benefits

  • housing
  • travel_support
  • health_insurance
  • mentorship

Restrictions

  • no_concurrent_funding
  • geographic_restrictions

Post-award obligations

  • acknowledge_funder