Georgetown University’s Global Human Development Programme spans two years, offering a comprehensive full-time master’s degree. It features an inventive curriculum focused on honing practical skills and includes immersive learning experiences. The coursework is diverse, encompassing fundamental subjects such as development economics, international political economy, program design and execution, evaluation techniques, both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, financial aspects including budgeting, and effective management strategies.
Scholarship overview
| Eligibility | Details |
|---|---|
| Level: | Undergraduates. |
| Minimum Age: | None. |
| Required GPA: | None. |
| Eligibility Country: | Nigerian. |
| Gender: | All genders. |
| Race/Ethnicity: | None. |
| Scholarship Deadline: | January 15, 2024. |
About Georgetown University Masters Scholarships For Sub-Saharan African Students
The goal of the Global Human Development Program is to prepare students – through coursework, internships, extra-curricular activity, and practical field work – to understand the challenges of international development and provide the tools to address those challenges as successful professionals. Experts and seasoned practitioners in development today confirm that the field of international development requires professionals with strong analytical skills, specialized knowledge of particular areas of development, and relevant skills that come from direct hands-on experiences.
Aim and Benefits of Georgetown University University Masters Scholarships For Sub-Saharan African Students
A full tuition scholarship for a GHD student from sub-Saharan Africa.
In addition to the curriculum, students apply the skills and knowledge they are learning in the classroom to three different professional work experiences:
- the summer field project (a fully-funded 2-3 month international work placement);
- an internship at a relevant Washington DC-based international development organization/agency for at least one academic semester; and
- the capstone project (a two-semester client engagement project emphasizing project management and analysis).
Requirements for Masters Scholarships For Sub-Saharan African Students
GHD is a practitioner-focused program so one year of experience working in international development is required, with a minimum of two years of professional experience preferred. All applicants must have completed an undergraduate degree prior to proposed enrollment.
Applicants to the Global Human Development Program should meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree.
- Completion of courses in introductory macro- and microeconomics and statistics (must be completed before enrollment in August, not necessarily before applying).
- Ability to function effectively in English and one other language (students must pass an oral proficiency exam before graduation, implying that they will have a reasonable command of one foreign language before entering the program).
- Several years of experience living, studying, and working abroad is strongly recommended.
- Completion of either the GRE (preferred) or GMAT exam, taken in time to submit the scores by the application deadline.
Masters Scholarships For Sub-Saharan African Students
GHD is pleased to offer merit-based scholarships to international students from the following regions:
- At least one full-tuition scholarship and several partial scholarships for GHD students from sub-Saharan Africa, made possible through the generous support of the Amre and Caroline Heinz-Youness Family and the William and Catherine McGurn Family.
- The Father Bienvenido Nebres, S.J. Scholarship covering full tuition for a GHD student from the Philippines; A partial tuition scholarship for a GHD student from Asia.
- The Beeck Latin America Endowed Scholarship: for a GHD student from Latin America covering 50% of tuition; A partial tuition scholarship for a GHD student from the Middle East.
To be considered for the scholarships, applicants must submit all required application materials:
- Online application
- Personal statement
- Supplemental data sheet
- Official transcripts and test scores (GREs and TOEFL/IELTS)
- Three letters of recommendation
The scholarships will be awarded based on the overall strength of the application. The deadline for admission is January 15.
How to apply
Interested and qualified? Go to Georgetown University on gradapply.georgetown.edu to apply
A complete application includes:
- Application Form
- In a statement of purpose of 500 words or less, please address both of the following questions:
- What motivates you to work in development?
- Where do you think you will be and what will you be doing in 2030?
- In an optional statement of 500 words or less, you can also choose to highlight any of your experiences, contributions, or aspects of your identity that feel particularly salient to you and that you would like the Admissions Committee to learn more about.
- A resume or CV
- Unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended (in English)
- Three letters of recommendation
For more details, visit Georgetown University website
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