Television and Digital Journalism Fellowships

The fellowship is designed to attract deserving and qualified Egyptian students who wish to pursue full-time study (nine credits per semester) toward a two year master’s degree in television and digital journalism at AUC. Applicants from diverse regional and socioeconomic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

• Egyptian nationals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

• Preference is given to graduates of Egyptian public universities.

• Minimum grade point average of 3.0 or a rating of gayed.

• Satisfy AUC graduate admissions requirements, including submission of AUC graduate application, needed documents and any additional exams.

• Submit an international TOEFL IBT exam score or an IELTS exam score as per the cut-off scores for AUC graduate admissions.

• Proven interest and achievement in television and digital journalism.

• Satisfy MA in television and digital journalism admission requirements. An interview with the program leadership 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 higher.

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

• Waiver of tuition fees for the MA program

• May cover prerequisite courses and one semester of intensive English language courses as needed

• Monthly stipend

• Book allowance per semester

• Student services and activities fees

• Monthly housing allowance may be offered for non-residents of greater Cairo

• In support of their professional training, fellows are assigned 20 hours per week of related academic or technical work

• Applications and all supporting documents should be submitted by May 1 

• Selection of recipients is made in June for fellowship that begins end of August 2015

For inquiries, email tvdjfellow@aucegypt.edu or call 02.2615.3484/3490