Scholarships
Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship 2023/2024 for Egyptians (Fully Funded for Study in the United States)
Deadline: 13th of October, 2022
The Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota . The scholarship is funded by Newton Education Services on behalf of Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.
Benefits
- The scholarship will cover full tuition, living expenses, travel and health insurance
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be an Egyptian national residing in Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality holders).
- Must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a well reputed academic institution in a related field of study.
- Must have participated in a minimum of two years of work experience in the field of development.
- Must meet the entry requirements into the academic MDP program.
- Must have demonstrated excellent professional and academic track record.
- The scholarships are awarded based on financial need as well as merit and character demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and social behavior.
- While no specific academic track is required, students with a strong liberal arts education background and sound quantitative and analytical skills will be best prepared for academic success at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
- Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended.
- English language proficiency is required. Valid TOEFL or IELTS, exam date should be within two years of graduate program start. Minimum required scores: 100 ( TOEFL internet – based, minimum 22 on each section), or 7 (IELTS, minimum 7 on each section)
Program Requirements
- Completion of a 50-credit academic master’s program in two academic years
- Completion of an 8-10 week mid-program summer field experience
- Employment in the development sector in Egypt following graduation for no less than two consecutive years
Required Documents
- Completed application form including the personal statement
- Copy of valid passport ID page
- Updated resume
- All undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts
- TOEFL/IELTS score
- Two letters of recommendation
- One personal photo
- HR letter from current employer including salary/salary slip or a bank statement in case of unemployment.