ELIGIBILITY:

Citizens of all countries are eligible to apply

Candidates must be admitted to the Master of International Public Policy (MIPP) program on the Washington DC campus in the fall semester; 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

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

May pursue the program full or part time (part-time 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

The Johns Hopkins SAIS Public Service Scholars – Scholarship Program is only open to Fall applicants.

BENEFIT:

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)

Curated and exclusive programming that includes 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

Participation in social and volunteer activities that foster a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among the cohort