Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholarship Program 2026

The Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Fellows – Scholarship Program is for highly talented graduate students pursuing the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) who aspire to a career in public service.  We value diversity of experiences so we welcome applications from all students, particularly those from various socioeconomic backgrounds, first-generation students, all genders, and members of minority groups historically underrepresented in service. Fellows receive a generous, 100% tuition scholarship to study at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington DC so that they may develop a strategic skill set that will enable them to find creative approaches to tackling today’s public policy challenges. 

The program will promote dialogue and understanding of public service through research, education, and curated engagement with faculty and other leaders in the public service community.
 

• Table of Content
• About Johns Hopkins University
• Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholarship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Johns Hopkins University

The Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health is a unique and collaborative Johns Hopkins academic program conducted jointly by the Bloomberg School of Public Health, the School of Medicine and the School of Nursing. It is hosted by the Department of International Health at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and draws upon a variety of disciplines, including epidemiology, demography, emergency and disaster medicine, health systems management, nutrition/food security, environmental engineering, mental health, political science and human rights. The Center collabo... continue reading

Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholarship Program

• A 100% tuition scholarship in the first year renewable for the second year if recipients maintain full-time student status and a cumulative GPA of 3.4 (Scholarship awards do not extend beyond four semesters. Further, awards may not be deferred or transferred to another campus, or used for academic exchange or dual degree programs.) 

• Curated programming that includes lecutures, seminars, and other events featuring policy leaders and practitioners of public service

• Opportunity to engage with guest speakers and alumni who are leading change in their public sector spaces

• Guidance from the Office of Global Careers on the myriad opportunities available to help you develop the skills and experience required for a successful career in public service
   
• Participation in social and volunteer activities that foster a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among the cohort

Requirements for Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholarship Program Qualification

• Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply

• Candidates must be admitted to the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) program on the Washington DC campus

• Applicants should have proven leadership, academic aptitude, and dedication to public service through demonstrated experience and/or prior academic course work

• Special consideration will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need

• Scholarship awards cannot be deferred and cannot be used for academic exchange or dual degree programs.

Check also:
Commonwealth Master's Scholarship to Study in UK 2027/2028
Wageningen University Masters Scholarship to Study in Netherlands 2027/2028

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Applicants must apply simultaneously for the Master of Arts in International Relations (MAIR) and the Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Fellows – Scholarship Program as follows: 

1. Applicants must mark “Yes” on the MAIR application form indicating interest in being considered for institutional aid
2. Applicants must also mark “Yes” indicating interest in being considered for a “Public Service Award”
3. Applicants will be prompted to complete and submit:

a) Application for Financial assistance
b) Scholarship essay

1. US Citizens and Permanent Residents must also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at
2. https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa (enter Johns Hopkins SAIS school code: E00474)

For more Information, visit Johns Hopkins SAIS Scholarship webpage