Community College Faculty Award
Egypt
Number of recipients
In addition to being a prestigious academic exchange program, the Fulbright Program is designed to expand and strengthen relationships between the people of the United States and citizens of other nations and to promote international understanding and cooperation. To support this mission, Fulbright Scholars may be asked to give public talks, mentor students, and otherwise engage with the host community, in addition to their primary activities‎.
Teach for approximately 12 hours weekly (approximately 3 courses per semester). Conduct seminars and workshops.
Recipients of this award will also be expected to engage in curriculum development at the host institution, as well as program and faculty development and sharing best practices for vocational and technical education.
Egypt’s higher education agenda prioritizes developing technological and technical education. It has devised a new track for higher education exemplified in the creation of technological universities, offering associate and bachelor’s degrees in applied technical fields and training graduates on the required skills needed for the labor market and the local industry.
Affiliations for this award are arranged by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt at technological universities and other host universities that have relevant departmental programs. Applicant may indicate a preferred host institution and refer in the project statement to the reasons for this preference, citing previous communication with or knowledge of the desired host institution in Egypt, if any. However, this is optional and not required. Final affiliation will be determined and confirmed by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt.
One semester (4 months) grant.
Grants must begin after September 1, 2027. Grants may start in September 2027 or in early February 2028. Grant dates must comply with the host institution's academic calendar.
Applications are sought in technical and technological fields, including the applied fields of healthcare technology, prosthetics and orthotics, pharmaceutical industry, autotronics, mechatronics, information and communication technology, industry technology, textile manufacturing, agricultural machinery, technology of the food industry, and transport technology. There is also an interest in the study of entrepreneurship and business in a way that serves the above applied fields.
During their grant period, Fulbright U.S. Scholars in the Middle East and North Africa region may apply for a short-term regional travel grant (three to fourteen days) for participation in a variety of activities including faculty and student lectures, graduate or faculty seminars, curriculum development, public lectures, panel presentations, needs assessment, conferences, or some combination thereof.
All applicants must meet the Program eligibility requirements (click to review the requirements).
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt seeks and confirms all Fulbright U.S. Scholar affiliations at Egyptian institutions following receipt of host country project clearances for shortlisted candidates. A letter of invitation is not required during the application stage.
Current faculty members at accredited U.S. Community Colleges, who hold a Master’s degree and have teaching experience in the field of specialization, are welcome to apply.
You may be asked to participate in an interview as part of the in-country selection process.
Monthly base stipend:
- $4,250 for faculty at the associate professor or professor rank, or the professional equivalent, who hold a Ph.D.
- $4,050 for faculty at or below the assistant professor rank and professional equivalents
In addition, scholars receive a monthly maintenance allowance of $500.
Fulbright scholars do not need to use their stipend to cover housing, as housing and a limited amount for utilities, is covered separately as a special award benefit (See Special Award Benefits). Therefore, the allowance package offered by the Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt is considered significantly higher than the cost of living in Egypt.
International travel and relocation allowance for grantee is provided.
The monthly maintenance allowance increases by $100 per dependent, for a maximum of two accompanying eligible dependents. Supplemental dependent allowances are payable only for days spent in country and are meant to defray the costs of living in Egypt.
International travel allowance is provided for up to one accompanying eligible dependent.
Dependent tuition allowance for accompanying eligible dependents in grades K-12 is provided on a reimbursement basis upon submission of receipts. Reimbursement is based on actual cost of tuition and fees only. A maximum of $10,000 per child or $20,000 per family for up to two children, or its equivalent in EGP, for a full academic year. Amount is prorated for shorter grant periods.
American grantees usually enroll their children at international American or British schools. There are several such schools in Cairo which have websites that include information about the school, how to apply, as well as contact information. Additional information on international schools in Egypt can be found here (https://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/egypt/education/international-school...). Parents should feel free to contact the schools directly for information and arrangements.
Dependents must accompany the grantee for at least 80% of the period abroad and a minimum of one semester in order to qualify for additional dependent benefits. Dependent benefits are not provided to Flex grantees.
The Binational Fulbright Commission in Egypt offers competitive packages, while the cost of living in Egypt is reasonable by both global and regional standards.
Housing: Accommodations (inclusive of a modest amount to partially cover utilities) is arranged by the Commission in Egypt and covered as a separate award benefit. Scholars do not need to use their stipends to defray the cost of renting accommodations, as housing is prearranged for them by the Fulbright Commission in Egypt.
Food, Drink, and Household Products: Both small and large chain supermarkets are available throughout Cairo. They sell groceries, meat and poultry, and household items of local and several international brands. Organic produce is also available. 1kg of imported bananas costs around $3; the cost of 1kg of fresh meat starts at $15; a loaf of bread costs around $1.1; and 1.5L of bottled water costs around $0.3. A cappuccino costs around $3.5. The cost of eating out is a little more expensive, with prices ranging from $20-$45 per person depending on the restaurant and choice of cuisine.
Transportation: On-demand taxi apps such as Uber are readily available in Egypt and an inexpensive mode of transportation. Payment options include credit card. The average cost for a 15km Uber trip in Cairo is around $5-$10 depending on traffic.
Housing is provided separately as a special award benefit.
A one-time professional allowance of $1,400 is provided for grants of four months or more. For grants of fewer than four months, scholars receive a one-time professional allowance of $820.
Limited funds are available for scholars whose grant activities will require supplemental Arabic language study while in country. Justification statement and plan of study must be submitted, pending availability of funds and approval of proposal. Payment will be in EGP against original receipts.
Final grant amounts will be determined prior to the start of the academic year and are subject to the availability of funds. The United States Department of State and the Fulbright Commission in the host country reserve the right to alter, without notice, participating countries, number of awards and allowances.
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Final awards for 2027-2028 are contingent upon medical clearance, clearance by the Government of Egypt, the availability of funds, availability of international travel, public health advisories, and the security situation in country. This process can take some time, which may affect the timing of selection notifications. Candidates should be aware that program dates may need to remain somewhat flexible.