Academically gifted people have the opportunity to study in the United States at the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs fully sponsored by the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship. Since 2015, students who have demonstrated academic distinction and professional experience have been supported by this award, which is administered by Newton Education Services on behalf of the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.
This full-fee Master’s scholarship is provided by the Sawiris Foundation, a respectable non-profit in Egypt, to assist students in pursuing higher education without concern for money. The award helps students enrolled in the MDP program, which develops leadership abilities. It is given out in accordance with financial need and merit, which takes into account social behaviour, extracurricular activities, and academic performance.
For anyone looking for a skill-oriented learning opportunity in the United States, this scholarship is a fantastic chance. Those who fit the requirements and are interested are urged to apply.
Host Country: United States of America
Administrated By: Newton Education Services
Host University: University of Minnesota
Opportunity Type: Master’s scholarship
Financial coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- The only people who can apply are Egyptian nationals who live in Egypt.
- Dual-nationality students are not encouraged.
- Candidates must have graduated from an accredited university with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- The chosen field of study must be connected to the bachelor’s degree.
- Within two academic years, candidates must finish a 50-credit academic Master’s program.
- There is a required 8–10 week summer field experience in the middle of the program.
- Candidates must work for at least two years straight in Egypt’s development sector after graduating.
- It is necessary to have at least two years of relevant work experience.
- For the academic MDP program, all prerequisites must be completed.
- Applications are strongly welcomed from students with backgrounds in mathematics, statistics, economics, and liberal arts.
- Minimum scores of 100 on the internet-based TOEFL (with at least 22 in each section) or 7 on the IELTS (with at least 7 in each section) are needed to obtain an English proficiency certificate.
Benefits:
- Tuition will be paid in full.
- There will be payment for all travel costs.
- The scholarship will fully cover living expenses.
- Full health insurance coverage will be given to the student.
Deadline: October 10, 2024.
