The Penn State Department of Architectural Engineering (AE) is partnering with the World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program to support AE graduate students from World Bank-eligible member countries to further the education of their academically prepared citizens via specialized master of science (M.S.) and master of engineering (M.Eng.) degree programs.
The World Bank is offering full scholarships that cover all expenses for mid-career professionals from specific countries to obtain an M.Eng. degree in architectural engineering.
Candidates must have a minimum of three years of work experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)-related fields and a career ambition to use the knowledge gained to positively impact the building stockpile in their home country.
The Penn State Department of Architectural Engineering is ranked globally at the top of its field and offers:
- M.S. in architectural engineering
- M.Eng. in architectural engineering
Pangasinan State University Information
Founded in 1979, Pangasinan State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Lingayen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Bayambang, San Carlos, Infanta, Asingan, Binmaley, Santa Maria, City of Urdaneta, Rizal. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, Pangasinan State University (PSU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Pangasinan State University (PSU) 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 40 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Philippine higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible to apply for the scholarship, applicants must:
- Be a citizen of a World Bank-eligible country
- Have three years of STEM-related experience
- Have a bachelor’s degree completed at least three years before applying
- Be employed full time in development work
Application Process
Apply and be admitted to the M.S. or M.Eng. degree program in architectural engineering via the Graduate School portal.
For more information, please contact Somayeh Asadi, associate professor and graduate coordinator in architectural engineering, at sxa51@psu.edu or Scarlet Tobin, graduate programs assistant, at smw5742@psu.edu. Or visit us online.