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

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