University of Minnesota Fellowship 2025-2026 Fully Funded

Great news for international students! Applications are now open for the University of Minnesota Fellowship 2025-2026. In this article, we outline the fellowship benefits, eligibility, and the step-by-step application process.

The University of Minnesota Fellowship is a fully funded award for master’s students, covering full tuition, living expenses, travel costs, and health insurance.

Funded through the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program by the Sawiris Social Development Foundation, this fellowship supports students pursuing a Master of Development Practice (MDP) degree at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, USA.

The program equips candidates with advanced skills and knowledge through a multidisciplinary curriculum, preparing them to address pressing global challenges such as poverty, population growth, food insecurity, climate change, and effective management of non-profit projects and programs.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Master’s

• Host Institution: University of Minnesota

• Location: USA

• Eligible Programs: View all master’s programs here

• Program Duration: 2 years

• Application Deadlines:

  • December 15: Consideration for both University of Minnesota Fellowships and Humphrey School merit-based aid

  • January 15: Consideration for Humphrey School merit-based aid only

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship provides the recipients with below benefits:

• Full tuition.

• Living expenses.

• Travel and health insurance.

Eligibility Criteria for University of Minnesota Fellowship

To be eligible for 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.

• HR letter from current employer including salary/salary slip or a bank statement in case of unemployment.

• Two letters of recommendation.

• Copy of valid passport ID page.

• Updated resume.

• All undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts.

• One personal photo.

How to Apply for University of Minnesota Fellowship?

Please follow below steps to avail 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.

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