Sawiris Foundation for Social Development Opportunities

The award supports the full-time Master of Development Practice in the United States and covers university tuition, living expenses, health insurance and travel expenses. Scholarship candidates must submit a Sawiris Foundation scholarship application; selected scholars receive guidance for the University of Minnesota admission process.

Applicants must be Egyptian nationals residing in Egypt, hold a relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent, satisfy the MDP entry requirements, show strong academic and professional records and inability to self-finance, and have at least two years of work experience in development. Awardees are expected to work in Egypt’s development sector for at least two consecutive years after graduation. English-language requirements for the MDP also apply.