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Kamal Adham MSc Fellowship at American University of Cairo, 2019/2020

Kamal Adham MSc Fellowship at American University of Cairo, 2019/2020

The Kamal Adham Fellowship at the American University of Cairo is designed to attract deserving and qualified graduates of Journalism and Mass Communication programs as well as professionals in mid-career television and digital journalism positions who wish to pursue full-time study (nine credits per semester) toward a 1.5 year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at AUC.

Course Level: Masters

Eligible Countries: All

To Be Taken At (Country): Egypt

Eligibility Criteria: 

  • 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

Value of Award: 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

Duration of Program: The fellowship is awarded for two academic years and may cover the intervening summer session when registered for courses.

Method of Application: 

Step 1: Check how to apply and submit the online application
Step 2:
 Complete and submit  the Online Fellowship Application 

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Scholarship Application Deadline:

  • 1st November 2018
  • 15th April 2019

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