University of Minnesota Fellowship 2026-2027 Fully Funded

Great news for international students! Applications are now open for the University of Minnesota Fellowship 2026-2027. In this article, we outline the fellowship benefits, eligibility, and the step-by-step application process.

The University of Minnesota Fellowship is a fully funded award for master’s students, covering full tuition, living expenses, travel costs, and health insurance.

Funded through the Yousriya Loza-Sawiris Scholarship Program by the Sawiris Social Development Foundation, this fellowship supports students pursuing a Master of Development Practice (MDP) degree at the Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota, USA.

The program equips candidates with advanced skills and knowledge through a multidisciplinary curriculum, preparing them to address pressing global challenges such as poverty, population growth, food insecurity, climate change, and effective management of non-profit projects and programs.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Master’s
• Host Institution: University of Minnesota
• Location: USA
• Eligible Programs: View all master’s programs here
• Program Duration: 2 years
• Application Deadlines:
  • December 15: Consideration for both University of Minnesota Fellowships and Humphrey School merit-based aid
  • January 15: Consideration for Humphrey School merit-based aid only

Scholarship Coverage

The scholarship provides the recipients with below benefits:

• Full tuition.
• Living expenses.
• Travel and health insurance.

Eligibility Criteria for University of Minnesota Fellowship

To be eligible for University of Minnesota Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Required Languages: English
• Eligible Country: All World Countries
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a well reputed academic institution in a related field of study.
• Satisfy the entry requirements into the academic MDP program.
• Demonstrate excellent professional and academic track record.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills (extracurricular activities/community work/entrepreneurial initiative).
• Demonstrate the inability to finance studies from own resources.
• While no specific experience or academic track is required, students with a strong liberal arts education background and sound quantitative and analytical skills will be best prepared for academic success at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.
• Previous coursework in mathematics, statistics, and economics is recommended.
• English language proficiency is required. Valid TOEFL or IELTS exam scores with a minimum of 600 (paper-based), 250 (computer-based), 100 (Internet-based, minimum 22 on each section) on the TOEFL, or 7 for the IELTS.
• A valid Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score is required. No specific score is required.
• HR letter from current employer including salary/salary slip or a bank statement in case of unemployment.
• Two letters of recommendation.
• Copy of valid passport ID page.
• Updated resume.
• All undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts.
• One personal photo.

How to Apply for University of Minnesota Fellowship?

Please follow below steps to avail this scholarship:

1. Choose Your Program: The Graduate School offers offer masters and doctoral degrees for more than 130 research-based graduate programs across two campuses. Which path will you choose?
2. Review Application Criteria: Application requirements may vary from program to program. Be sure you have the correct materials, and qualifications.
3. Contact Your Program of Interest: Programs that require specific materials may not review your application for admission until they receive these materials.
4. Check Application Deadlines: To ensure your application is processed efficiently, we strongly recommend that you submit your completed application and all required materials at least two weeks before your application deadline.
5. Apply Now: Create an application, upload your transcripts and credentials, and pay the application fee.

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