The Georgetown University Global Human Development (GHD) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from qualified international students for its 2027 intake.
The Georgetown University GHD Scholarship provides a fully funded two-year Master’s degree designed to equip students with quantitative skills, practical experience, and subject expertise needed to build successful careers in international development.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Georgetown University
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: Sub-Saharan African Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: January 15, 2027
Scholarship Details
The Georgetown University Global Human Development (GHD) Scholarship Program is a merit-based funding opportunity that supports outstanding international students pursuing a two-year Master’s degree in Global Human Development.
The program combines academic coursework, internships, fieldwork, extracurricular activities, and client-based projects to prepare graduates for impactful careers in international development.
Through generous support from several donors, the program offers at least one full-tuition scholarship and multiple partial scholarships for students from Sub-Saharan Africa, as well as additional region-specific scholarships for applicants from the Philippines, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Georgetown University GHD Scholarship, applicants must:
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution.
- Have completed introductory courses in macroeconomics, microeconomics, and statistics with a minimum grade of B or its equivalent.
- Complete all prerequisite courses before enrolling in the program.
- Demonstrate proficiency in English and at least one additional language.
- Have 1–2 years of full-time work experience after completing an undergraduate degree (strongly recommended).
- Have experience living, studying, or working outside the United States (strongly recommended).
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the Georgetown University GHD Scholarship will receive:
- Full tuition scholarship.
- Funding for the entire two-year Master’s program.
- Access to internships, fieldwork, and practical development projects.
- World-class education and professional training in international development.
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Online application form.
- Personal statement.
- Supplemental data sheet.
- Official academic transcripts.
- GRE and TOEFL/IELTS test scores (where applicable).
- Three letters of recommendation.
How to Apply
To apply for the Georgetown University GHD Scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship application webpage.
- Proceed to the Global Human Development (GHD) Program application portal.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload all required documents.
- Submit your application before the deadline.
- Kindly wait for feedback.
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