Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarships at University of Minnesota – USA, 2021

The Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship is a fully-funded program for students seeking to earn a Master’s Degree in Development Practice (MDP) from the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, USA.

Application Deadline: 14th October, 2021 at 5.00 p.m. (Cairo Local Time).

Eligible Countries: Egypt

Type: Masters

Eligible Field of Study: Master’s of Development Practice (MDP)

Number of Awardees: Not specified

Value of Scholarship: The scholarship will cover full tuition, living expenses, travel and health insurance.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Masters Scholarship:

• ​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 2018 admitted students tested within average GRE Verbal Reasoning Percentile: 59% and average GRE Quantitative Reasoning Percentile: 43%
• 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%

How to Apply: Click Here to Apply

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
• 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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