Students desiring a Masters in Development Practice at Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, are eligible to apply for Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program. Sawiris Foundation for Social Development sponsors the program, and it is awarded to deserving students by Newton Education.
The host country of the fully funded Masters program is the United States. And the host university, the University of Minnesota, is globally recognised for academic excellence in welcoming domestic and international students. This blog article will guide you on the application process, eligibility criteria, benefits, etc.
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The University of Minnesota is one of the US universities with the most domestic and international. The public land-grant research university has 54,955 pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. The university’s newspaper is called Minnesota Daily and is read within and outside the campus.
Brief Details on Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program
i. The scholarship host country is the United States.
ii. The scholarship host university is the University of Minnesota.
iii. The scholarship sponsor is Sawiris Foundation.
iv. The degree level is a Master’s degree.
v. Many students will win the scholarship award.
vi. The scholarship is open to only Egyptian students.
vii. The scholarship application portal is closing on October 12, 2023.
Benefits of the Scholarship Program
• It covers the full tuition fees of the chosen candidates
• It covers the living costs of the chosen candidates
• It covers the chosen candidates’ travel costs and health insurance.
Eligibility Requirements of the Program
i. The interested Egyptian student must have a bachelor’s degree.
ii. The interested Egyptian student must have two years of work experience in development.
iii. The interested Egyptian student must meet the entry criteria for the academic MDP program.
iv. The interested Egyptian student must exhibit outstanding professional and academic records.
v. The interested Egyptian student must apply for the scholarship by merit or need-based financial need.
vi. The interested Egyptian student must meet the English language proficiency requirements.
Documents Required for the Scholarship Program
i. Completed application form
ii. Valid passport ID page
iii. Personal statement
iv. National ID
v. Updated CV or Resume
vi. The national ID of the guarantor
vi. Transcripts
vii. Two letters of recommendation
viii. TOEFL/IELTS score
ix. Personal photo (one)
Application Guidelines
You are to upload all the above documents while submitting your application. No document should be exempted or removed.
Link for application: https://newton-prep.com/the-yousriya-loza-sawiris-scholarship/
Conclusion
If you meet all the requirements and submit your application and documents before the deadline, your chances of being selected are very high. You need to check your mail occasionally to know if you have been sent your congratulatory mail.
