What Johns Hopkins SAIS Scholarships for International Students actually covers.
Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is one of the world's most prestigious graduate schools for international affairs, diplomacy, and development, and its scholarship programme is explicitly open to all admitted students regardless of citizenship — making African applicants fully eligible and competitive for institutional support. SAIS scholarships are awarded to both U.S. and non-U.S. citizens based on a combination of merit and financial need, and many international students receive scholarships as part of their admissions offer. Graduate fellowships at SAIS can cover full tuition alongside an annual living stipend of USD 18,000. Given SAIS's deep focus on Africa — through its African Studies program, dedicated faculty, and partnerships with African institutions — African students pursuing careers in diplomacy, international development, economics, and global governance will find SAIS an exceptional institutional home. The school has campuses in Washington D.C. and Bologna (Italy), giving scholars exposure to both the policy centre of the world's most influential country and a major European academic hub. To be considered for scholarship aid, applicants must indicate their interest on the SAIS admissions application. Fellowship applications are typically distributed in October, due in January, with notifications in mid-June. African students are also encouraged to apply for external fellowships, including the Fulbright Foreign Student Program, which SAIS students frequently receive. SAIS's alumni network spans every continent and includes senior officials in governments, the UN, the World Bank, and leading NGOs, giving African graduates unparalleled career connectivity.
Who can apply.
Open to masters, phd applicants seeking to study in United States. Eligible nationalities are listed below.
46 more eligible countries — full list available on the official application page.
Every academic discipline is accepted.
This programme does not restrict by field. Research proposals across humanities, sciences, engineering, agriculture, and medicine are all accepted.
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Same eligibility window or destination. Many strong applicants apply to three or four programmes per cycle.