Deadline: October 12, 2023.

Earn a Masters in Development Practice from one of the top ten schools in the world: The Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota . The scholarship is administered by Newton Education Services on behalf of Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

• ​Egyptian national residing in Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality holders).
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a well reputed academic institution in a related field of study.
• Demonstrate a minimum of two years of work experience in the field of development.
• Satisfy the entry requirements into the academic MDP program.
• Demonstrate 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, IELTS or Duolingo, exam date should be within two years of graduate program start. Minimum required scores: 100 ( TOEFL internet – based, minimum 22 on each section), 7 (IELTS, minimum 7 on each section), or 120 Duolingo, minimum Literacy Subscore: 120 or above).

BENEFITS

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

APPLICATION

• Completed application form including the personal statement
• Copy of valid passport ID page
• Copy of the National ID
• Copy of the National ID of the guarantor (the guarantor is the person who signs the contract with the accepted student. This person could be his/her father, mother, sister, or brother. The guarantor’s role is to ensure that the student is fulfilling his/her commitments.)
• Updated resume
• All undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts
• TOEFL/IELTS score/Duolingo
• 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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