Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship for Studies in USA 2024 [Fully Funded]

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The scholarship is administered by Newton Education Services on behalf of the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development and is aimed at supporting the educational advancement of successful students.

Scholarship Sponsor(s): Sawiris Foundation

Scholarship Type: Full Funding

Host Institution(s): Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota

Scholarship Worth: See Scholarship benefits

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters)

Nationality: Egyptians

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship 2024, applicants are to meet the following criteria:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a well-reputed academic institution in a related field.
• 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 nationals 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 the graduate program start. Minimum required scores: 100 ( TOEFL internet–based, minimum 22 on each section), or 7 (IELTS, minimum 7 on each team).

Scholarship Benefits

• Full tuition
• Living expenses
• Travel and health insurance

Application Procedures

How-to-Apply: Interested applicants for the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship must complete an online application and provide the necessary documents by the deadline.

Document requirements:

• 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.

Application Deadline: October 12, 2023

How To Apply

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