Presidential Associates Program - American University in Cairo
1 year full-time position placement and Arabic classes at the American University, Cairo, Egypt.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
- Graduating senior (co-terminal students are eligible) at Stanford University at the time of application
- Candidates from a variety of educational backgrounds are invited to apply.
About the Presidential Associates Program
Established in 1981, the Presidential Associates Program at The American University in Cairo (AUC) provides recent university graduates who are American citizens or permanent residents the opportunity to work at the highest levels of an international university, experience life in Cairo, and learn Arabic.
Associates spend one year working at AUC. Each associate fulfills a full-time position in an AUC office or department that aligns with their professional and academic interests. Through their work, associates gain substantive skills and professional experience that will contribute to the AUC community and their own professional development. Past associates have utilized the knowledge and networks that they develop during the program to progress their careers and pursue opportunities, including in the fields of government, higher education, academia, journalism, and law.
Associates also study Arabic through AUC’s School of Continuing Education, benefit from faculty privileges such as faculty housing, dining and library access, and enjoy AUC-sponsored trips to discover the culture and history of Cairo, Egypt and the Middle East.
Amount Awarded
Covers housing, settling-in allowance, living expenses, health insurance, private Arabic tutoring, access to facilities, travel, vacation, and sick days.
Application Process
The American University in Cairo Presidential Associates Program does not have a campus process. The national deadline is typically mid-January or early February. We encourage you to begin your application early.
Campus Application Deadline
No campus process.
National Application Deadline
March 15, 2026
Additional Info
Find additional information, including application criteria, at the American University in Cairo Presidential Associates Program website.