FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM – Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC
Program Description
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program and the Center for Advanced Arabic Study in Cairo (CAASIC) are accepting applications to the Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC for academic year 2025-2026. Applicants applying for this award must have an acceptance letter for the CAASIC Fall and Spring 9-month option for academic year 2024-2025. If awarded a Fulbright grant, the student’s acceptance to CAASIC will be automatically deferred to academic year 2025-2026.
Please note that components of the application to the Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC must be completed prior to the opening of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program application in the Spring.
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Program Goal
CAASIC is an intensive Arabic language program designed for students from the United States with high levels of Arabic proficiency to attend the American University in Cairo (AUC) to advance their Arabic language fluency. This program offers a rigorous academic and immersive experience in the culture of Egypt and the Middle East.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants to successful candidates who are selected for the CAASIC Program and meet the eligibility and selection requirements of the Fulbright Program. Clearance from the Government of Egypt is required for all Fulbright U.S. Student grants and must be obtained in order for award issuance. The Fulbright Commission will facilitate the approval process on the student’s behalf. Final awards for 2025-2026 are contingent upon medical clearance, clearance by the Government of Egypt, the availability of funds, the security situation in country and the operating status of the host institution and the Fulbright Program in-country.
Important: Grantees of the Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC must abide by all regulations of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt as well as the security guidelines communicated by the U.S. Embassy in Cairo and the Fulbright Commission.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should be advanced Arabic language learners who have successfully completed their undergraduate studies at the time of application, meet the CAASIC language proficiency requirements, and have been accepted into a structured program of study at CAASIC at the American University in Cairo.
Applicants must provide a well-thought-out career plan and demonstrate knowledge and interest in Egypt, the Arabic language, and/or the MENA region. Moreover, the program is a good fit for individuals who demonstrate sensitivity to the current geopolitical situation in the region and who are committed to mutual understanding and cultural exchange that embody the spirit of the Fulbright Program.
Grant Duration: 9 Months.
Eligibility Criteria
- Meet the Fulbright U.S. Student Eligibility Requirements
- Provide letter of acceptance from CAASIC (Fall and Spring 9-months program option) for the academic year 2024-2025.
For details regarding the eligibility requirements of the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, please visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/eligibility
For details regarding the eligibility requirements for the CAASIC program, please visit: https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/CAASIC/short-term-programs/details#eligibility
Grant Benefits
- International travel allowance
- Stipend
- Tuition
- Health benefits coverage
- Other allowances
AY2025-2026 Program Timeline
| March 14, 2024 | CAASIC program application deadline |
| April 2, 2024 | Fulbright U.S. Student Competition opens |
| July 20, 2024 | CAASIC program acceptance emails
(https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/CAASIC/short-term-programs/details#datesanddeadlines) |
| October 8, 2024 (at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) | Fulbright U.S. Student Competition deadline |
| July 2025 | Fulbright U.S. Student Program selection for Egypt |
| September 2025 | Grant start date |
| May 2026 | Grant end date |
