Published: 09 Oct 2020 1,320 views
The Global Human Development Program (GHD) at Georgetown University’s Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service is excited to announce a partial tuition scholarship for a master’s-level student from Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. A full tuition scholarship for a master’s-level student from sub-Saharan Africa is made possible through the generous support of the William and Catherine McGurn Family.
The Global Human Development Program 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.
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. Thi...... continue reading
Application Deadline | 15 Jan 2021 |
Country to study | United States |
Type | Masters |
Sponsor | Georgetown University |
Gender | Men and Women |
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:
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:
The scholarship will be awarded based on the overall strength of the application.
For more details, visit Georgetown University website