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Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship 2019/2020 for Egyptian Nationals (Fully Funded for Study in the USA)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: Thursday, October 17 2019 at 5pm Cairo time.

The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development is proud to launch the fifth round of the fully funded Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program for candidates seeking the degree of Masters of Development Practice (MDP) from the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of  Minnesota, USA.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • ​Egyptian national
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a well reputed academic institution in a related field of study
  • Satisfy the entry requirements into the academic MDP program
  • Demonstrate excellent professional and academic track record
  • Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills (extracurricular activities/community work/entrepreneurial initiative)
  • Demonstrate inability to finance studies from own resources
  • While no specific experience or 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 scores with a minimum of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), 100 (internet-based, minimum 22 on each section) on the TOEFL, or 7 for the IELTS.
  • A valid Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score is required. No specific score is required, however, Fall 2015 admitted students tested within average GRE Verbal Reasoning Percentile: 68% and average GRE Quantitative Reasoning Percentile: 54%

Scholarship Worth:

The scholarship will cover full tuition, living expenses, travel and health insurance.

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
  • GRE 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.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship 2019/2020

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Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2017/18 for Undergraduate Study in USA (Fully Funded)

by OFA
written by OFA

Application Deadline: JUNE 15, 2016

  • Do you dream of studying at the undergraduate level at Stanford University or the University of Chicago?

Through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program (OSSP), OC provides full tuition scholarships for Egyptian students, who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at Stanford University or University of Chicago in the United States.  Undergraduate degrees will be in the fields of Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance and Management aiming to boost Egypt’s economic competitiveness.

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship will be awarded based on character and merit as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities and entrepreneurial initiative.  The scholarship will include full tuition, living allowance, travel and health insurance.

The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development reserves the right to reject any application at its sole discretion at any time prior to an official award of the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • GPA 3.5/90% in Thanaweyya Amma (Secondary year) or equivalent certificates
  • IBT TOEFL: 100 or above
  • SAT I: 2100 or above
    • Reading: 700
    • Math: 700
    • Writing: 700
  • SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above
  • Extracurricular Activities

Successful Candidates should:

  •  Meet the above criteria.
  • Plan to study in the United States in the year 2017.
  • Be Egyptian nationals, who are residing in Egypt (Preference will not be given to Dual nationality applicants).
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have not lived, worked, or studied abroad for a significant period of time.
  • Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of the degree.

Note: The OSSP undergarduate scholarship is to Stanford University or the University of Chicago only. Selection as a nominee for the OSSP scholarship does not guarantee university acceptance. Applicants will be supported in applying to these universities if nominated for the scholarship; the OSSP scholarship award will be made once university acceptance is obtained.

Please submit to AMIDEAST:

  • Application form
  • Resume
  • Copy of test scores (SAT I, SAT II & IBT TOEFL)
  • Copy of transcript
  • Copy of graduation certificate or Thanaweyya Amma certificate
  • Copy of extracuricular activities
  • Two recommendation letters
For e-mail inquiries regarding the scholarship:[email protected] or by phone 19263
Apply Now for the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2017/18 for Undergraduate Study in USA
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program 2017/18 for Undergraduate Study in USA
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2016/2017 Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship Program for Study in the USA (Fully Funded)

by lanredahunsi
written by lanredahunsi

Application Deadline: June 15 2015

Do you dream of studying at the undergraduate level at Stanford University or the University of Chicago?

AMIDEAST is now accepting applications for the OSSP scholarship.

Through the Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program (OSSP), OC provides full tuition scholarships for Egyptian students, who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at Stanford University or University of Chicago in the United States.  Undergraduate degrees will be in the fields of Engineering, Economics, Political Science, Finance and Management aiming to boost Egypt’s economic competitiveness.

The Onsi Sawiris Scholarship will be awarded based on character and merit as demonstrated through academic excellence, extracurricular activities and entrepreneurial initiative.  The scholarship will include full tuition, living allowance, travel and health insurance.

The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development reserves the right to reject any application at its sole discretion at any time prior to an official award of the scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria

Successful Candidates should:

  •  Meet the above criteria.
  • Plan to study in the United States in the year 2016.
  • Be Egyptian nationals, who are residing in Egypt (Preference will not be given to Dual nationality applicants).
  • Preference will be given to candidates who have not lived, worked, or studied abroad for a significant period of time.
  • Be committed to coming back to Egypt for two years directly after the successful completion of the degree.

GPA 3.5/90% in Thanaweyya Amma (Secondary year) or equivalent certificates

·         IBT TOEFL: 100 or above

·         SAT I: 2100 or above

Reading: 700

Math: 700

Writing: 700

·         SAT II in 3 subjects: 600 or above

·         Extracurricular Activities

Note: The OSSP undergarduate scholarship is to Stanford University or the University of Chicago only. Selection as a nominee for the OSSP scholarship does not guarantee university acceptance. Applicants will be supported in applying to these universities if nominated for the scholarship; the OSSP scholarship award will be made once university acceptance is obtained.

Submit

  • Application form
  • Resume
  • Copy of test scores (SAT I, SAT II & IBT TOEFL)
  • Copy of transcript
  • Copy of graduation certificate or Thanaweyya Amma certificate
  • Copy of extracuricular activities
  • Two recommendation letters

Apply Now for the  Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship Program

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Onsi Sawiris Undergraduate Scholarship Program

 

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