In May 2011, Yousef Jameel, working with the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (GAPP), initiated the Yousef Jameel public leadership program, with the overall objective of building the capacity of young competent Egyptian nationals in the areas of public policy and public administration and preparing them for leadership roles in Egypt after the January 25 revolution.
By supporting 300 fellows in 12 cohorts of 25 Egyptian graduate students per year, the Yousef Jameel public leadership program will have contributed to creating a cadre of well-educated, competent graduates ready to take on the responsibility of affecting change in the Egyptian society.
A selected number of exceptional candidates are to receive a complete fellowship to pursue a masters degree in one of the following eight programs at AUC:
- Master of Arts in International Human Rights
- Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication
- Master of Arts in Middle East Studies (MA)
- Master of Arts in Migration and Refugee Studies with concentrations in migration, and in refugee studies (MA)
- Master of Global Affairs (MGA)
- Master of Law in International and Comparative Law (LLM)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
About American University in Cairo (AUC)
Founded in 1919, AUC is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, alumni and other generous sponsors represent more than 60 countries. The University stands as a crossroads for the world’s cultures and a vibrant forum for reasoned argument, spirited debate and understanding across the diversity of languages, facilities and human experiences. The University offers 36 undergraduate, 44 mast... read more
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Yousef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Program
| Application Deadline | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Country to study | Egypt |
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Sponsor | American University in Cairo (AUC) |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Aim and Benefits of Yousef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Program
The fellowship covers:
- Tuition fees
- Student services and activities fees
- Remedial English courses
- Book allowance per semester
- Monthly stipend
- Accommodation allowance for non-residents of Cairo
- Bus transportation fees
- Study abroad opportunity for one semester according to AUC student exchange policies (travel and living expenses)
Requirements for Yousef Jameel GAPP Public Leadership Program Qualification
- Egyptian nationals
- Bachelor degree from an accredited university in social sciences (business administration, management, political science, law, and others), engineering (mechanical, electrical, construction, and others) or science (pharmacy, medicine, computer science, chemistry, and others)
- Minimum grade point average of 3.2 or a rating of gayed geddan
- Satisfy AUC graduate admissions requirements, including an international TOEFL IBT or an IELTS exam score
- Minimum of two and a maximum of 12 years of relevant professional work experience after receiving their bachelor degree, preferably in public, nonprofit or international development organizations; graduates of 2010 - 2020
- Continuing students will only be considered if they have only finished a maximum of 6 credit hours (2 course) by September 2022
- Holders of Bachelor in Law (LLB) degree with grade 'Good' could be considered for the selection process on a case-by-case basis
Application Deadline
April 15, 2022How to Apply
Step 1: Check how to apply and apply online for AUC's graduate admission and submit all supporting documents including the English language exam results: TOEFL IBT or IELTS through The British Council or IDP. Step 2: Complete and submit the online fellowship application
Deadlines
- Graduate application: April 1
- Fellowship application: April 15 for the fall semester
For more information about the program, send an email or call t: +20.2.2615.3350/3466
For more details, visit AUC website.
