The American University in Cairo – Appl. due March 15, 2026

The American University in Cairo - Presidential Associates Program

Full Time

We are currently in the process of recruiting applicants for FY2027 cohort and are reaching out to you specifically because your student body represents a strong group of qualified candidates. We believe it is critical to the success of the program that our cohort represents the diversity of the United States and we encourage students from all backgrounds to apply. We would appreciate it if you could distribute this information to current seniors, as well as advisors and department heads who may have students interested in the program. 

 

PRESIDENTIAL ASSOCIATES PROGRAM

The American University in Cairo

 

The Program:

Established in 1981, the Presidential Associates Program at The American University in Cairo (AUC) provides recent university graduates the opportunity to spend a full calendar year working at the highest levels of an international university. They will have the opportunity to learn Arabic, network with experts in the MENA region, and experience life in Egypt. This program provides recent graduates with the unique opportunity to begin their professional careers while abroad.

 

Work and Available Offices:

Associates will serve full-time for one year in the available office for FY2027 (starting September 2026). There is currently an open position in the Office of Marketing, Communications and Public Affairs. A detailed description of the office and position can be found on our website.

 

Benefits:

Program benefits include a monthly living stipend, furnished faculty housing, private Arabic tutoring, access to AUC faculty and staff programs, health insurance, ability to audit courses, community-based personal development, subsidized trips around Cairo and Egypt, and more.

 

Following completion of the Presidential Associates Program, associates may receive a full waiver of graduate study tuition at AUC, if accepted while enrolling, upon applying for a position and becoming a full-time employee at the University. You must be working full-time every semester for your tuition to be waived.

 

Application:

We look for a diverse array of applicants from a wide range of American universities, including students with no background in Arabic or Middle Eastern Studies. The application will include a writing sample, a personal statement, resume, unofficial transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Potential applicants should visit our website for more information on the program and application instructions.

 

Eligibility:

This position is available to American citizens or permanent residents who are university seniors, graduating in Fall 2025 or Spring 2026.

 

Information Session:

We will be hosting an information session on February 23rd at 12 pm EST. To sign-up for the information session, please follow this link. If you are unable to attend the information session, you can request a recording from associates@aucegypt.edu after the session has concluded.

 

To contact us with any further questions, please email us at associates@aucegypt.edu.

 

The application is due Sunday, March 15th, 2026.

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