2027 Georgetown University GHD Scholarship

The goal of the Global Human Development (GHD) Program is to prepare students – through coursework, internships, extra-curricular activity, and practical field work – to understand the challenges of international development and provide the tools to address those challenges as successful professionals.

This post will guide you on the procedures to follow if you are interested in applying for the scholarship.

Georgetown University GHD Scholarship Details:

The Global Human Development (GHD) Program is pleased to offer merit-based scholarships to international students from the following regions:

• At least one full-tuition scholarship and several partial scholarships for GHD students from sub-Saharan Africa, made possible through the generous support of the Amre and Caroline Heinz-Youness Family and the William and Catherine McGurn Family.

• The Father Bienvenido Nebres, S.J. Scholarship covering full tuition for a GHD student from the Philippines; A partial tuition scholarship for a GHD student from Asia.

• The Beeck Latin America Endowed Scholarship:  for a GHD student from Latin America covering 50% of tuition; A partial tuition scholarship for a GHD student from the Middle East.

• Eligibility Requirements for 2027 Georgetown University Scholarship

  Applicants to the Global Human Development (GHD) Program should meet the following requirements:

  • A Bachelor’s degree.

  • Completion of courses in introductory macro- and microeconomics and statistics, with a grade of B or better (or the equivalent, if a different grading system is used).

  • Students must complete these requirements prior to enrolling in the program, and, given that we evaluate applications holistically, applicants who have not yet completed the required courses are not at a disadvantage during the admissions process. 

  • Ability to function effectively in English and one other language (students must pass an oral proficiency exam before graduation, so ideally they will have a reasonable command of one foreign language before entering the program).

  • At least 1-2 years of full-time work experience post-undergraduate degree is strongly recommended.

  • Experience living, studying, and working outside of the United States is strongly recommended.

  Benefits of 2027 Georgetown University GHD Scholarship

  The GHD Scholarship is a full tuition award and will run for a period of two years.

  Required Documents for Georgetown University Scholarship

  To be considered for the GHD scholarships, applicants must submit all required application materials:

  • Online application

  • Personal statement

  • Supplemental data sheet

  • Official transcripts and test scores (GREs and TOEFL/IELTS)

  • Three letters of recommendation