The Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program, which is wholly funded by the Sawiris Social Development Foundation, is excited to begin its fourth round for students seeking an MDP degree from the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota in the United States.

Through a comprehensive curriculum, candidates are given the skills and knowledge they need to face the issues of sustainable development, such as the spread of poverty and population growth, food insecurity, and climate change, as well as the management of non-profit initiatives and programs.

The scholarship provides the recipients with below benefits:

• Full tuition.
• Living expenses.
• Travel and health insurance.

To be eligible for the University of Minnesota Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Languages: English
• Eligible Country: All World Countries
• 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 the 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.

Please follow the below steps to avail of this scholarship:

1. Choose Your Program: The Graduate School offers offer masters and doctoral degrees for more than 130 research-based graduate programs across two campuses. Which path will you choose?
2. Review Application Criteria: Application requirements may vary from program to program. Be sure you have the correct materials and qualifications.
3. Contact Your Program of Interest: Programs that require specific materials may not review your application for admission until they receive these materials.
4. Check Application Deadlines: To ensure your application is processed efficiently, we strongly recommend that you submit your completed application and all required materials at least two weeks before your application deadline.
5. Apply Now: Create an application, upload your transcripts and credentials, and pay the application fee.