Are you planning on receiving your Masters in Development Practice from one of the top 10 colleges in the world? Is self-improvement and learning new skills something you’re enthusiastic about? Do you intend to attend college in the USA? Apply for the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship to study in the USA in 2022.
The scholarship is intended to encourage the academic growth of deserving students and is managed by Newton Education Services on behalf of Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.
Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Sawiris Foundation for Social Development
Scholarship Type: Full Funding
Host Institution(s): Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota
Scholarship Worth: Fully Funded
Number of Awards: Several
Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)
Nationality: Egyptians
Application Deadline: October 13, 2022
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Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible for the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship 2022, applicants must fulfill the requirements listed below:
- 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.
- Egyptian national residing in Egypt (preference will not be given to dual nationality holders).
- 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)
Supporting Documents
- 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
- Two letters of recommendation
- One personal photo
- HR letter from current employer including salary/salary slip or a bank statement in case of unemployment.
Scholarship Benefits | Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship for international students 2022
- Full tuition
- Living expenses
- Travel and health insurance
How to Apply
Interested applicants for the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship are to complete an online application and provide the necessary documents by the application deadline.