Graduate Search & Financial Aid Walkthrough (MA&PhD)

2. Yasmine ElRoweiny
EducationUSA Senior Adviser – Cairo
Waleed Tarabolsi
EducationUSA Adviser – Cairo
Heba Abo Khalifa
EducationUSA Adviser – Alexandria
Your EducationUSA
Team in Egypt

3. EducationUSA can help you every step along the way.
5 Steps to U.S. Study
1.Research Your Options
2.Finance Your Studies
3.Complete Your Application
4.Apply for Your Student Visa
5.Prepare for Your Departure

4. Applying to Master’s Programs
in the US

5. Graduate and Undergraduate programs have
complex architecture
Choosing Your Program
5
Know your Research/Academic Interest or Industry
Know the degree you seek MS/PhD
Choose your area of specialization Electrical/ mechanical ..
Choose your focus within Electrical Engineering, e.g. Radio Frequencies
Match your area/focus to a program
Name of programs can vary between Universities

6. Online Resources
• Times higher Education
• https://www.timeshighereducation.com/
• Center for World University Rankings
• https://cwur.org/about.php
• Top Universities
https://www.topuniversities.com/
• US News
• https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities
• Rank My Professor
• https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/

7.  Be Original, don’t copy!
 Involve in extracurricular activities e.g. (volunteering, charity work, social
engagement, internships)
 Be specific regarding what you want to study ( do your research)
 Personal Essay( not a resume, it should tell your story and your future
plans)
 Personal Essay should no be too long or too short (Stick to the word limit)
 Pick your recommenders carefully (Ask them to show your skills through real
life situations and highlight related achievements)
Make Your Profile Standout

8. Applying to PhD Programs
in the US

9. Step 1
Talk to your MA advisors
Step 2
Do your research
(online & through connections)
Step 3
Create 3 different lists (10-15 schools)

10. Step 4
Figure out funding
Step 5
Find & Contact Potential Supervisor
Step 6
Book your standardized tests (GRE) & get
prepared
(if applicable/required)

11. Step 7
Perfect your personal statement/objective
statement + Tailor
Step 8
Revision, revision, revision!
Step 9
Responding to acceptance/rejection letters

12. Final Step
Pre-departure preparation:
*Questions*
*I20 issuance & F1 Visa Application*
*Accommodation & Prepayments*

13. What if the U.S. college or university does not provide funding?
External Funding for U.S. Degrees
GRADUATE:
• Onsi Sawiris Scholarship (MBA or
Masters in Engineering) administered by AMIDEAST
OSSP Graduate
• AlGhurair (Arizona State University)
- Online AlGhurair Online MA
• NYU Wagner Fellowships NYU Fellowships
• Aga Khan Aga Khan
• Qalaa Scholarships Qalaa Scholarships
• MBA Fellowship at Stanford for African Countries
Stanford MBA Fellowship
• Yousriya Loza Fellowship Yousriya Loza Fellowship
“MA in Development Practice (MDP) from the Hubert H.
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of
Minnesota, USA”
• Fulbright Fulbright Programs for Egyptians

14. Take your research seriously. You have many free tools to help.
Global network of centers & information on
the 5 Steps of US Study
EducationUSA
AMIDEAST
Information on testing, test prep, and
fields of study.
Peterson’s, Grad Schools, Masters
Portal, PhD Portal, The Grad Cafe &
Niche
Magoosh/Notefull
Fantastic tools and resources for
graduate study, incl. TOEFL, GRE &
GMAT
College search Engines
College Confidential/ QUORA/ Reddit
Student Blogs.
The Princeton REVIEW
Student Reviews.
US Department of Education/CHEA
Database of accredited American education
institutions.
Search Tools and Resources
NUMBEO, FOREIGN CREDITS,
Cost of Living comparison, GPA calculator, and more.

15. Q&A
Ask your questions about
Studying in the US