Study in the USA! Great news! The University of Minnesota Fellowships are now open. This article will explain the fellowship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The University of Minnesota Fellowship 2025-2026 is a fully funded scholarship for international students pursuing a Master’s degree. It covers full tuition fees, living expenses, travel costs, and health insurance.
The Sawiris Social Development Foundation is excited to announce the fourth round of the fully funded Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program. This scholarship is for students applying for an MDP degree at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, USA.
This program provides students with important skills and knowledge through a multidisciplinary curriculum. It helps them tackle challenges like poverty, population growth, food insecurity, climate change, and managing non-profit projects and programs.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Master’s
- Institution(s): University of Minnesota
- Study in: USA
- Opportunity Focus Areas: Click here to view all the available master’s programs
- Program Period: Two years
- Deadline:
- December 15: Deadline for both University of Minnesota fellowships and Humphrey School merit-based aid
- January 15: Deadline for Humphrey School merit-based aid only
Scholarship Coverage
The scholarship offers the following benefits to recipients:
- Full tuition
- Living expenses
- Travel and health insurance
Eligibility Criteria for University of Minnesota Fellowship
To qualify for the University of Minnesota Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Required Languages: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries worldwide
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a reputable academic institution in a related field of study.
- Meet the entry requirements for the MDP program.
- Have an excellent academic and professional track record.
- Show strong interpersonal skills through extracurricular activities, community work, or entrepreneurial initiatives.
- Prove they cannot afford to finance their studies independently.
- While no specific academic background is required, students with a liberal arts education and strong quantitative and analytical skills are better suited for success at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
- Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended.
- English Language Proficiency: Valid TOEFL or IELTS scores are required:
- TOEFL: Minimum 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), or 100 (Internet-based, with at least 22 in each section)
- IELTS: Minimum score of 7
- A valid GRE score is required, but there is no minimum score.
- Submit an HR letter from the current employer showing salary or a bank statement if unemployed.
- Provide two letters of recommendation.
- Include a copy of the valid passport ID page.
- Submit an updated resume.
- Attach all undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts.
- Provide one personal photo.
How to Apply for University of Minnesota Fellowship?
Please follow below steps to avail this scholarship:
- 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?
- Review Application Criteria: Application requirements may vary from program to program. Be sure you have the correct materials, and qualifications.
- Contact Your Program of Interest: Programs that require specific materials may not review your application for admission until they receive these materials.
- 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.
- Apply Now: Create an application, upload your transcripts and credentials, and pay the application fee.
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