Public Service Scholarships

• 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

• 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.

• 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.) 

• Invitations to school-wide lectures, 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

• Must be a full-time student in the Master of Arts in International Relations program at Johns Hopkins SAIS in Washington DC

• Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or higher

• Must participate in at least one admissions recruitment activity per semester (such as meeting with prospective applicants or serving on a student recruitment panel)

• Must complete and submit a brief program survey at the end of every semester and a final comprehensive survey in the last semester

• Must complete and submit the Office of Global Careers’ Employment Outcomes Survey prior to graduating

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:

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

• Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply

• Applicants are considered to begin in the fall semester only

• Candidates must be admitted to the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program on the Washington DC campus; both full and part-time students (taking at least two courses per semester) are eligible to apply

• Proven leadership, academic aptitude, and dedication to public service through demonstrated professional experience

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

• Scholarship awards cannot be deferred

• Up to a 50% tuition scholarship (scholarship awards cannot be deferred or transferred to another campus, nor can they be used for academic exchange programs)

• Invitations to school-wide lectures, 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 to advance your career in public service

• Must begin the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program in the fall semester

• Must take at least two classes per semester

• Must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 or higher

• Must participate in at least one admissions recruitment activity per semester (such as meeting with prospective applicants or serving on a student panel) or serve as a mentor to a Public Service Fellow

• Must complete and submit brief program surveys once per semester and a final comprehensive survey in the last semester

• Must complete and submit Global Careers’ Employment Outcomes Survey prior to graduating

Applicants must apply simultaneously for the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) for the fall semester and the Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholars – Scholarship Program as follows: 

1. Applicants must mark “Yes” on the MIPP 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:

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