Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship 2023/2024 for Egyptians Fully Funded
Interested and eligible Egyptians are hereby invited to submit their applications for the 2023 Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship. All applications should be submitted online before the application deadline stated below
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About the Scholarship
The Yousriya Loza-Sawiris scholarship offers students the opportunity to earn a Masters’s 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 the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development.
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Eligibility Criteria for Yousriya Loza-Sawiris scholarship
- Egyptian nationals 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 or IELTS, exam date should be within two years of the graduate program start. Minimum required scores: 100 ( TOEFL internet-based, minimum 22 on each section), or 7 (IELTS, minimum 7 on each section)
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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
List of Requirements Needed to Apply for the Scholarship
- 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.
Things Covered by the Scholarship
- The scholarship will cover full tuition, living expenses, travel, and health insurance.
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How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates are to submit their application form online via the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship application portal here before the application deadline.
Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for this scholarship is Thursday, October 13, 2022.
For more information, please email: ylss@sawirisfoundation.org
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