Georgetown University Global Human Development Programme (GHD) 2022-2023 Full Masters Scholarships for Sub-Saharan African Students
Published: 19 Oct 2021
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The Global Human Development Program (GHD) at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service is excited to announce 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 Georgetown University Global Human Development Programme is a two year, full-time master’s degree that encompasses an innovative skills-based curriculum with built-in opportunities for experiential learning. The curriculum covers core courses including the economics of development, international political economy, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, finance and budgeting, and management.
Georgetown University GHD Masters Scholarship
Benefits of Georgetown University GHD Masters Scholarship
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 Georgetown University GHD Masters Scholarship
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.
Selection Criteria: The scholarship will be awarded based on the overall strength of the application.
Application Documents
- A resume or CV
- Unofficial transcript(s) from all colleges/universities attended (in English). Note: Applicants are required to upload to the application system copies of official transcripts from all
- Three letters of recommendation, ideally a mix of professional and academic references that highlight multiple dimensions of your contributions to your academic and professional communities.
Application Deadline
January 15, 2022How 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.
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