SAIS Europe Financial Aid
Attending graduate school is a serious commitment of time and money, yet one of the most valuable investments you can make towards your future. Johns Hopkins SAIS believes that all students, from all backgrounds, should have access to the opportunities, resources, and intellectual community where groundbreaking ideas are created. While we encourage students to explore a variety of sources to fund their education (including external sources listed below), students enrolling in SAIS Europe programs can apply for scholarships and other funding, regardless of citizenship.
On average, over 70% of our entering class receives financial aid. Our financial aid packages, open to students of all nationalities, range from partial tuition funding to a select number of full-tuition scholarships. We provide tailored support based on individual needs and offer merit-based scholarships to recognize outstanding achievements.
How to Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
If you wish to be considered for financial aid or any special scholarships administered by SAIS Europe, please follow these steps:
- Complete Your Application for Admission:
Submit your application, including the "Financial Aid" section, by January 7. - Provide Proof of Income:
Email official documentation of your parents’ income (such as a tax declaration or other verified proof) by February 15.
Some donor institutions also require that candidates submit a scholarship application directly to them. See instructions below.
Dual nationals and non-US students who demonstrate outstanding academic performance during their first semester at SAIS Europe will likely receive support for their second year of study, ranging from small scholarships to a limited number of full-tuition packages.
SAIS Donor Institutions
Award: One Scholarship
Eligibility: Austrian citizens
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15. Applicants should clearly state they would like to be considered for this scholarship on their financial aid application form.
Award: One scholarship
Eligibility: Austrian citizens, residents in Vienna
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15. Applicants should clearly state they would like to be considered for this scholarship on their financial aid application form.
Award: One scholarship
Eligibility: Austrian citizenship, born or resident in Styria or holding a degree from a university in Styria
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15 AND to the Foundation, c/o Dr. Hubert Isak, Karl Franz Universität Graz, Forschungsinstitut für Europarecht, ReSoWi-Zentrum, Universitätsstrasse 15/C.1, A-8010 Graz by January 6.
Award: Some partial scholarships and one full tuition and maintenance scholarship in memory of Gerold von Braunmühl.
Eligibility: German citizenship with a degree from a German University
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15 AND to the DAAD, Mr. Jens Horn, Programmabteilung Nord, Ref. 315, Nordamerika, Kennedyallee 50, D-53175 Bonn
website: daad.de (applications are due more than one year in advance - verify deadline directly with the DAAD)
Award: One/two scholarships jointly sponsored by Ebert Stiftung and the Bologna Center
Eligibility: Friedrich Ebert Fellows
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15 AND to the Stiftung, Godesberger Allee 149, D-53175 Bonn,
website: fes.de (verify deadline with them directly)
Award: One/two scholarships jointly sponsored by Adenauer Stiftung and the Bologna Center
Eligibility: Adenauer Scholars
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15 AND to the Stiftung, Rathausallee 12, D-53757 St. Augustin
website: kas.de (verify deadline with the Stiftung)
Award: One/two scholarships jointly sponsored by the Studienstiftung and SAIS Europe
Scholarships are available for the 2 year MA/MAIA program
Eligibility: Studienstifung Scholars only. Eligible students must prove they are Studienstiftung Scholars when applying to SAIS Europe
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15 AND to the Studienstiftung, Study Abroad program
website: studienstiftung.de (verify deadline with the Stiftung).
Award: Two partial scholarships
Eligibility: Italian citizenship. Preference will be given to a candidate from Bologna and/or Ravenna
Applications: Apply to SAIS Europe by February 15. Applicants should clearly state they would like to be considered for this scholarship on their financial aid application form.
Award: Several partial scholarships (70% grant and 30% loan) for two years
Eligibility: The scholarship is available for Norwegian citizen or a citizen of an EEA or EFTA country who has accrued rights in Norway
Applications: Once admitted students must apply to the Lånekassen (lanekassen.no) and then notify SAIS Europe of their application.
External Scholarships
Since SAIS Europe funds are limited, all candidates in need of financial assistance are encouraged to seek alternative sources of financial aid independently.
The following lists provide examples only of channels through which financial aid might be accessible. This is not a comprehensive list — we encourage you to perform your own research on funding sources.
The granting organizations listed here are not affiliated with Johns Hopkins SAIS. We do not track these opportunities, so information on this list may change at any time. It is your responsibility to approach these organizations directly to determine your eligibility, confirm scholarship details, and apply to them.
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