Georgetown University Fully-Funded Masters Scholarships for African Students 2019/2020 – USA

The Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS) at Georgetown University USA is offering a full-tuition scholarship for a talented graduate student from sub-Saharan Africa 2019/2020

Application Deadline: 15th January, 2019.

Offered annually? Yes

Eligible Countries: Special consideration will be given to applicants from: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa.

To be taken at (country): Georgetown University, USA

Eligible Field of Study: Master of Science in Foreign Service

About Scholarship: MSFS is a two-year, full-time graduate degree program in international affairs. Students will take courses in international relations, international trade, international finance, statistics and analytical tools and history. In addition, students choose an area of concentration such as International Relations and Security, International Development or International Business.

Type: Masters

Selection Criteria and Eligibility: Applicants must have:

• -A TOEFL score of at least 100, or an IELTS score of at least 7.0.
• -Special consideration will be given to applicants from: Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and South Africa.
• -Completion of a course in microeconomics and a course in macroeconomics, or ability to complete both courses *before* the beginning of the MSFS program in fall 2019.

Value of Scholarship: Full tuition scholarship

Duration of Scholarship: 2 years

How to Apply: To be considered for the scholarship, applicants must submit all required application materials (online application, personal statement, official transcripts and test scores, letters of recommendation). The scholarship will be awarded based on the strength of the student’s application in the admissions process.

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Sponsors: Georgetown University, USA