Georgetown University GHD Scholarship Program offers students a fully funded two-year Master’s degree to build the quantitative skills, subject matter expertise, and client project portfolio that serves as a strong foundation for their career in international development.
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The goal of the Global Human Development (GHD) 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.
This post will guide you on the procedures to follow if you are interested in applying for the scholarship.
Georgetown University GHD Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USAÂ
- Category:Â Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters ScholarshipsÂ
- Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
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Georgetown University GHD Scholarship Details:
The Global Human Development (GHD) Program 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:Â for a GHD student from Latin America covering 50% of tuition; A partial tuition scholarship for a GHD student from the Middle East.
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Eligibility Requirements for 2024 Georgetown University Scholarship
Applicants to the Global Human Development (GHD) Program should meet the following requirements:
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Completion of courses in introductory macro- and microeconomics and statistics, with a grade of B or better (or the equivalent, if a different grading system is used).
- Students must complete these requirements prior to enrolling in the program, and, given that we evaluate applications holistically, applicants who have not yet completed the required courses are not at a disadvantage during the admissions process.Â
- Ability to function effectively in English and one other language (students must pass an oral proficiency exam before graduation, so ideally they will have a reasonable command of one foreign language before entering the program).
- At least 1-2 years of full-time work experience post-undergraduate degree is strongly recommended.
- Experience living, studying, and working outside of the United States is strongly recommended.
Benefits of 2024 Georgetown University GHD Scholarship
The Scholarship is fully funded and will run for a period of two years.
Required Documents for Georgetown University Scholarship
To be considered for the GHD 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
How to Apply for Georgetown University GHD Scholarship (Step-by-Step)
To apply for the 2024 Georgetown University GHD Scholarship, interested and qualified applicants should;
- Click on the button below to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Proceed to the Application webpage of the GHD program.
- Fill the Application Form and attach all required documents.
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Deadline: January 15, 2025
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