The Pennsylvania State University Department of Architectural Engineering, in conjunction with
The World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program is excited to announce a unique opportunity for
World Bank eligible member countries to further the education of their academically prepared
citizens via a specialized Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degree Program. The World Bank is
offering full scholarships that cover all expenses for mid-career professionals from Rwanda to
obtain an M.Eng. degree in Architectural Engineering. Candidates must have a minimum of three
years of work experience in infrastructure development-related fields and a career ambition to use
the knowledge gained to positively impact the building stockpile in their home country.
The Department of Architectural Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University is ranked
globally at the top of its field and offers an M.Eng. program consisting of a 30-credit curriculum.
Students who successfully complete the program will be poised to return to their home countries to

contribute to their building and construction sectors through the engineering of ultra-high-
performance and sustainable buildings.

Prospective students from your country must first apply for the M.Eng. degree in the Architectural
Engineering Graduate Program at our University via The Pennsylvania State University Graduate
School portal found here: https://gradschool.psu.edu/graduate-admissions/how-to-apply/. Proof of
admission to the Architectural Engineering M.Eng. degree program must be secured before the
students can apply to The World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program via this link: https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/scholarships. This site contains specific details on the
scholarship process, including eligibility requirements and online application materials.

The attached brochure highlights the degree components and curriculum. Please reach out to Sez Atamturktur, Ph.D., Harry, and Arlene Schell Professor and Head of the Department of Architectural Engineering at sez@psu.edu or 814-865-6395 with any questions you may have or to discuss this joint offering by The Pennsylvania State University Department of Architectural Engineering and The World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program.