American University in Cairo (AUC) Yousef Jameel '68 PhD Fellowships 2019

In recognition of the critical need for scientists and engineers in the Arab world and with the generous support and visionary leadership of alumnus Yousef Jameel ’68, AUC established the Yousef Jameel ’68 PhD in Applied Sciences and Engineering Fellowships in Fall 2010.

The program is designed to prepare future scientists and industrial leaders and who have strong knowledge and skills in science and engineering. The program is intended to enable qualified science and engineering graduates to attend AUC on a full tuition-free scholarship basis. The long-term objective of the program is to develop the manpower for research and development in the region by providing the skill sets for future scientists who are easily recruited in prominent positions in Egypt and the region.

Yousef Jameel ’68 PhD in Applied Sciences and Engineering Fellowships Eligibility.

Open to all nationalities
Master of science degree with a thesis track in an engineering or science discipline from an accredited university
For new graduate degree-seeking students; satisfy AUC graduate admissions requirements
Submission of a satisfactory GRE score, as per the PhD program requirements
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
Submission of a preliminarily proposed dissertation topic and a research outline, specifying how the topic is related to one or more of the research priority areas
Relevant scientific research background and experience
Financial need