Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship 2023/2024 for Egyptians (Fully Funded for Study in the United States)

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.

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