The University of Minnesota offers a Fellowship program for students wishing to pursue a two-year degree in international development or another area related to the mission of USAID. The award includes up to $24,000 per year toward tuition and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master‡s degree at a U.S. institution, as well as an $18,000 stipend for each academic year. This opportunity is open to U.S. citizens who are interested in pursuing a career in international development or related fields.
Application Deadline: November 04, 2022.
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Nice opportunity to get financial assistance in USA
University of Minnesota Information
Founded in 1851, University of Minnesota is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Minneapolis (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Crookston, Duluth, Morris, Rochester. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Higher Learning Commission, University of Minnesota (U of M) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Minnesota (U of M) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 168 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Offered Benefits
The Payne Fellowship Program awards up to fifteen fellowships valued at up to $52,000 annually for a two-year graduate program in international development or another area related to the mission of USAID. The award includes up to $24,000 per year toward tuition and mandatory fees for completion of a two-year master‡s degree at a U.S. institution; an $18,000 stipend for each academic year for room, board, books, and other education-related expenses; and up to $10,000 per year in stipend, housing, transportation, and related expenses for summer placements.
Application Process
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