Georgetown University Global Human Development Programme (GHD) 2021 Masters Scholarships for Sub-Saharan African Students

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.

• Table of Content
• About Georgetown University
• GHD Masters Scholarships
• Aim and Benefits of GHD Masters Scholarships
• Requirements for GHD Masters Scholarships Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Georgetown University

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

GHD Masters Scholarships

Aim and Benefits of GHD Masters Scholarships

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:

1. the summer field project (a fully-funded 2-3 month international work placement);
2. an internship at a relevant Washington DC-based international development organization/agency for at least one academic semester; and
3. the capstone project (a two-semester client engagement project emphasizing project management and analysis).

Requirements for GHD Masters Scholarships Qualification

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:

1. A bachelor’s degree.
2. Completion of courses in introductory macro- and microeconomics and statistics (must be completed before enrollment in August, not necessarily before applying).
3. 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).
4. Several years of experience living, studying, and working abroad is strongly recommended.
5. Completion of either the GRE (preferred) or GMAT exam, taken in time to submit the scores by the application deadline.

The scholarship will be awarded based on the overall strength of the application.

Documents Required for Application

Documents Required for Application

1. Online application
2. Personal statement
3. Supplemental data sheet
4. Official transcripts and test scores (GREs and TOEFL/IELTS)
5. Three letters of recommendation

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Georgetown University website