Deadline: 15 April 2017
The Al Alfi Foundation and the American University in Cairo (AUC) are seeking applications for its Sustainable Development Fellowship to identify and prepare future leaders who are Egyptian nationals and who have strong knowledge and skills in science, engineering, business, policy and social sciences.
The objective of the program is to develop a new cadre of entrepreneurial leaders who are capable of filling critical positions in industry, public sector and civil-society organizations in Egypt, and who can successfully integrate technical, business and social skills to contribute to comprehensive sustainable development in Egypt and beyond.
Benefits
The fellowship covers:
- A full or partial coverage of tuition fees
- Student services and activities fees
- Cost of books
- Be engaged in relevant academic or administrative activities for 12 hours a week
Duration
Fellowships are awarded to the most outstanding candidates who are able to complete the program in the shortest amount of time.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be Egyptian citizens
- Hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. Candidates must also have a background in science, engineering, policy, business or social sciences.
- Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or the equivelant of gayed gidan (very good)
- Be admitted into the master’s program in sustainable development
- Provide a written statement that outlines their research and/or professional experience, as well as their future career goals. Financial difficulties should also be indicated in the statement.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: Egypt
For more information, please visit Sustainable Development Fellowship.