Awards and Tributes
Awards and Tributes List
Over the years, awards have become one of the main highlights of the University’s commencement ceremonies and they instill much pride in our students and faculty. Loyal members of our AUC community also created tributes in honor or memory of faculty, students, alumni, or friends to celebrate their achievements and create an enduring legacy for them at AUC.
George T. Scanlon Graduate Student Award in Arab and Islamic Civilizations
This fund provides an annual cash prize for the most distinguished graduate thesis produced by an Arab and Islamic Civilizations (ARIC) student.
Medhat Haroun Endowed Award for Scholarly Excellence
This fund provides an annual cash award for the best graduate thesis in the School of Sciences and Engineering.
J. Duggan Endowed Memorial Fund for AUC Library Staff
This fund provides library staff with training and development, including English training at AUC and local and regional conferences and workshops on library skills, Egyptology, archival systems, and information technology services.
Mahmoud El Lozy Endowed Award for Excellence in Theatre
Established in February 2022 by multiple donors in the memory of Dr. Mahmoud El Lozy '76, '79, professor of theatre, and in tribute to his instrumental contribution to the arts at AUC.
Nadia Younes Memorial Lecture
This Nadia Younes fund enables the university to invite renowned international figures in the field of politics, international relations, or humanitarian affairs to deliver a lecture on the AUC campus.
If you are interested in partnering with AUC and establishing a new award or tribute, email advancement@aucegypt.edu. You can look at these named awards for your reference.