FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM – Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC
Award 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 2026-2027. Applicants applying for this award must have an acceptance letter for the CAASIC Program Fall and Spring 9-month option. Applications that do not include an acceptance letter will not be considered.
Award 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.
Award Information
Fulbright/Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC
Grant Duration: 9 months
Grant Dates
Grants start on/about September 1, 2026, with an end date on/about May 31, 2027.
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.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be citizens or nationals of the United States of America at the time of the application deadline. Permanent residents are not eligible.
- For details regarding the eligibility requirements of the U.S. Fulbright Student Program, please visit: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/eligibility
- Applicants must provide a letter of acceptance from CAASIC (Fulbright Grant at CAASIC, Fall and Spring 9-months program option) for academic year 2026-2027.
- Department of State employees and their immediate family: Employees and their immediate families (i.e. spouses and dependent children) of the Fulbright Commission in Egypt, the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Agency for International Development, and of public or private organizations under contract to the U.S. Department of State are ineligible to apply for a Fulbright award until one year after termination of such employment.
CAASIC Program Information
The CAASIC Program accepts applications for the 2026-2027 Fulbright Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC until August 15, 2025. Applicants should apply for and obtain an acceptance to the Fulbright Grants at CAASIC, 9-month Fall and Spring Program option. The acceptance letter must be included in the application to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
For details regarding the eligibility requirements and the online application for the CAASIC program, please visit: https://www.aucegypt.edu/academics/CAASIC/fulbright-arabic-language-study-grants
CAASIC Application Deadline: August 15, 2025
FULBRIGHT U.S. STUDENT PROGRAM – Arabic Language Study Grants at CAASIC
- Announcement: April 14, 2025
- What is the Fulbright U.S. Student Program
- Getting Started with the Application
- Search for a Fulbright Program Advisor
- Application Deadline: October 7, 2025
Information Sessions
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the application process to CAASIC, please contact:- Iman Soliman: iaziz@aucegypt.edu
- Azza Hassanein: azzah@aucegypt.edu
