100 Scholarships from the School of Continuing Education at The American University in Cairo (AUC)

100 Scholarships from the School of Continuing Education at The American University in Cairo (AUC)

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, the School of Continuing Education (SCE) at The American University in Cairo (AUC) has launched the “100 Scholarships for Change and Development” initiative. This fully funded program supports Egyptian youth, women, seniors, and people with disabilities through specialized training programs that enhance skills and open up professional opportunities in various fields aligned with the current job market.

Why Apply to the AUC School of Continuing Education?

  • Fully funded training programs

  • Courses in entrepreneurship, data analysis, leadership, and Egyptian Sign Language

  • Training led by top experts and professionals

  • A chance to boost your skills and build valuable professional networks

Available Scholarships & Programs

Legacy in Action: Share and Shine

20 Scholarships

This 30-hour course is designed for senior citizens who wish to leverage their wealth of experience to become consultants, mentors, and thought leaders in their communities. Participants will gain essential skills in mentorship and consultancy and learn how to share their expertise with others effectively. Additionally, the course will provide hands-on training in building a professional digital presence, including personal branding on social media, creating engaging podcasts, and launching a YouTube channel.

Eligibility:

  • 55+ years
  • Professional experience (self-employed, corporate, or governmental)
  • Community engagement and achievements
  • Basic digital skills (No English required; course in Arabic/bilingual!)

Register Here for Legacy in Action Scholarships 

 

Youngpreneurs

15 Scholarships

Through this 15-hour course, young and ambitious youth (18-25 years) who aim to enter the world of entrepreneurship will learn how to develop their innovation skills, view challenges from new perspectives, and produce creative ideas that could form the base of their startups later.

Participants will learn the meaning of entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial process, and what factors contribute to the success of any business. Additionally, they will be trained on how to boost their innovation and creativity skills, generate ideas, and evaluate them to select the best creative one. At the end of this practical, project-based workshop, learners will deliver a final presentation about their creative entrepreneurial ideas.

Eligibility:

  • 18-25 years
  • Proven record of academic excellence, community engagement, and/or professional achievements
  • English language proficiency (B1)
  • Entrepreneurial activities/achievements are a plus

Register Here for Youngpreneurs Scholarships 

 

Data Analysis and Visualization

20 Scholarships

This 20-hour course equips the participant with essential skills in data analysis, including the use of statistical tools to work with data sets and extract actionable insights. Participants will gain hands-on experience with SPSS for data entry, editing, and organizing datasets, as well as performing inferential statistical analysis.

The course also covers Python programming, with a focus on using libraries like NumPy for data analysis and pandas for data management. Participants will learn the four key steps of data analysis—reading, describing, cleaning, and visualizing data—while practicing with various data visualization libraries to extract and communicate insights. Additionally, the course explores machine learning algorithms and their application to real-world datasets. By the end, participants will be confident in analyzing data, making data-driven decisions, and using industry-standard tools to manage and visualize data.

Eligibility:

  • Proven record of academic excellence, community engagement, and/or professional achievements
  • English language proficiency (B1)
  • Proven awareness of Excel
  • Proven awareness of other digital tools is a plus

Register Here for Data Analysis and Visualization 

She Can: Women Transforming Service Management in IT, Health and Tourism

20 Scholarships

This 30-hour course is designed to empower women in Egypt with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to succeed in service management across three key sectors: Information Technology (IT), Healthcare, and Tourism. Participants will gain practical expertise in service quality enhancement, customer experience, digital transformation, and leadership development, enabling them to advance in their careers.

Eligibility:

  • Female employees
  • Proven record of professional experience (self-employment, corporate employment, or governmental employment)
  • Proven record of academic excellence, community engagement, and/or professional achievements

Register Here for She Can: Women Transforming Service Management in IT, Health and Tourism 

 

Egyptian Sign Language

15 Scholarships

The Egyptian Sign Language course will introduce the participants to the Egyptian sign language and its functions, correcting misconceptions about the deaf and people with hearing disabilities. It will also highlight the culture of the deaf, training the participants on how to sign the Arabic alphabet and greetings, introducing family, religion, governorates, countries, and adjectives that express different emotions so that they can maintain a conversation with the deaf using complete sentences.

Eligibility:

  • Proven record of professional experience (self-employment, corporate employment, or governmental employment)
  • Proven record of academic excellence, community engagement, and/or professional achievements

Register Here for Egyptian Sign Language 

 

Limitless Careers: Self-Employment and Digital Business for All

15 Scholarships

Limitless Careers is a dynamic and inclusive program designed to equip people with disabilities with the needed skills to thrive as independent freelancers, influencers, and entrepreneurs. This 30 -hour course provides hands-on training in self-employment strategies, including freelancing, consultancy, and building a strong digital presence through podcasts and content creation. Participants will also explore key entrepreneurship principles, business models, and strategies for turning their expertise into sustainable income.

Eligibility:

  • People with Disabilities (e.g., mobility impairment and visual impairment)
  • Proven record of academic excellence, community engagement, and/or professional achievements
  • English language proficiency will not be a requirement given that the course will be in Arabic/bilingual

Register Here for Limitless Careers 

General Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to Egyptian citizens meeting the specific criteria of each scholarship

  • Commitment to attend all sessions and practical training

  • Required qualifications or experience based on the chosen program

Required Documents

  • Updated CV

  • Academic or professional certificate

  • Valid ID

  • Supporting documents (e.g., training certificates)

How to Apply

  1. Visit the official AUC School of Continuing Education website.

  2. Choose the program that suits you and fill out the online application form.

  3. Upload all required documents.

  4. Apply as soon as possible – no deadline has been announced yet.

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