Fully Funded Fellowships in Islamic Art Master from The American University in Cairo

The American University in Cairo is offering The Nadia Niazi Mostafa Endowed Fellowship in Islamic Art and Architecture is a competitive award offered annually to new or continuing Egyptian students enrolled in the graduate program in Arabic studies with a specialization in Islamic art and architecture who wish to pursue full-time study.

Duration:

Two semesters of full-time graduate study subject to renew for a second year based on the availability of funds.

Responsibilities of Fellows: 

• A Teaching Assistantship mandatory training must be completed if the fellow is involved in teaching assistantship duties.
•  The training needs to be completed only once.

Responsibilities of Teaching Assistants:

1. Attend and observe classes of the course to which they are assigned.
2. Take attendance in classes, labs and in presence of the course instructor.
3. Run trials of the work to be carried out by students prior to the lab.
4. Support students in carrying out experimental and creative work in labs.
5. Assist in preparing answer keys for assignments, where applicable.
6. Assist in grading the quantitative components of the course, weighted assessments such as assignments, quizzes, reports and exams.
7. Assist in recording and calculating students’ grades.
8. Assist in uploading course material onto online course management tools (e.g. Blackboard).
9. Assist in preparing course material under the guidance of the course instructor.
10. Conduct revision, review, and problem sessions which do not require the introduction of new materials to students.
11. Lead in-class discussions and group activities which do not require the introduction of new materials to students.
12. Assist in proctoring quizzes and exams, in the presence of the course instructor.
13. Hold office hours.

The fellowship covers:

• Tuition fees for a maximum of nine credits per semester.
• Student services and activities fees.
• Monthly stipend.

• Open to Egyptian nationals
• Bachelor degree with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent
• For continuing students; to retain the fellowship, the recipient must maintain a GPA of 3.2 
• Financial need

Eligibility of Teaching Assistants:

1. Hold a bachelor or master degree in a field relevant to the course(s) he/she would be supporting. 
2. Have a GPA of at least 3.2 in the latest degree he/she holds.
3. Be competent in the field of relevance to the course(s) he/she would be supporting.
4. Have good English language skills and communication and interpersonal skills.

About the organization

Founded in 1919, the American University in Cairo is a leading English-language, American-accredited institution of higher education and center of intellectual, social and cultural life of the Arab world. Its community of students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, alumni, and other generous sponsors represent more than 60 countries. The University stands as a crossroads for the world’s cultures and represents a vibrant forum for reasoned argument; spirited debate; and understanding across the diversity of languages, facilities, and human experiences.

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