The Georgetown University GHD Scholarship Program offers students a fully funded two-year Master’s degree to build quantitative skills, subject matter expertise, and a client project portfolio that serves as a strong foundation for their career in international development.
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.
About the Scholarship
- 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: for a GHD student from Latin America covering 50% of tuition; A partial tuition scholarship for a GHD student from the Middle East.
Key Details:
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Study Abroad: Study in USA
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2025
Courses Available
The GHD program offers a two-year Master’s degree focused on building quantitative skills and subject matter expertise in international development.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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. Given that applications are evaluated holistically, applicants who have not yet completed the required courses are not at a disadvantage during the admissions process.
- 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
The Scholarship is fully funded and will run for a period of two years.
How to Apply/Application Process
- 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
- The scholarships will be awarded based on the overall strength of the application.
- To apply for the 2025 Georgetown University GHD Scholarship: Click here to visit the scholarship webpage.
- Proceed to the Application webpage of the GHD program.
- Fill out the Application Form and attach all required documents.
- A complete application includes:Application Form
- Statement of purpose (500 words or less) addressing: What motivates you to work in development?
- Where do you think you will be and what will you be doing in 2030?
- Optional statement (500 words or less) highlighting experiences, contributions, or aspects of your identity you would like the Admissions Committee to learn more about
- Resume or CV
- Unofficial transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Three letters of recommendation
- GRE or GMAT score (optional but can help strengthen application)
- TOEFL or IELTS for applicants from non-English institutions
- $90 application fee (waived for applications submitted by December 1)
Deadline
The deadline to apply for the 2025 Georgetown University GHD Scholarship is January 15, 2025.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to earn a fully funded Master’s degree from the prestigious Georgetown University! The GHD program equips students with the skills and expertise needed to tackle global development challenges and build impactful careers.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, APPLY NOW before the January 15, 2025 deadline. A world-class education with full scholarship support awaits!
For more information, visit the official Georgetown University GHD Scholarship Program website.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact the GHD program at [email protected].
Best of luck with your application! Your future in global human development starts here.
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