The
Hopkins-Nanjing Center strives to make the costs of graduate study affordable
to all applicants and offers fellowships based on financial need and academic
merit. We hope that this post guides you through the financial aid process. If you have any questions
about fellowships or applying for financial aid, please contact admissions at nanjing@jhu.edu.
HNC Fellowships
The
Hopkins-Nanjing Center is continuing to award fellowships to 100% of all applicants
who submit a financial aid application by the February 1st deadline. Fellowships range in size and are based on academic
merit, financial need and availability. The HNC also offers a limited number of
Dean’s Fellowships, full tuition
fellowships awarded for one-year of study, to students who demonstrate academic
excellence, outstanding leadership ability and service to their communities.
We are
pleased to be offering Future Leader Fellowships to all students accepted into the 2-year MA in International
Studies (MAIS) program. This fellowship guarantees $10,000 per each year of
study to all MAIS students who apply for financial aid. MAIS students are also considered
for additional fellowship funding.
Federal Funding
As the
Hopkins-Nanjing Center is a U.S. accredited program, U.S. applicants can apply
for federal funding in the form of loans and work study. Federal loans can
cover up to the full cost of attendance including the cost of living. To apply
for federal loans, students need to submit a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1st at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The HNC uses the SAIS Title IV FAFSA
code, which is E00474. For more information on applying for federal
loans, visit the tuition and financial aid section on this blog.
Applying for Financial Aid
Applying for
financial aid is simple and should only take about 10 minutes. To be considered
for HNC Fellowships, Future Leader Fellowships and Dean’s Fellowships, submit
your financial aid application by February
1st. The application is a short, two-page form that can be found
in the downloadable forms section on the online application. There is no additional essay
required. Fellowships are awarded based on applicants’ admissions application. There
is also an additional comment section where students can make any extenuating
financial circumstances aware to the Financial Aid Committee.
External Fellowship Opportunities
We encourage
students to research and apply for external fellowships. Pay attention to
fellowship deadlines as they are often before the HNC admissions deadline of
February 1st. It may seem counterintuitive, but you can apply for
the fellowship before you receive an admissions notification from the HNC. Fellowships that are targeted specifically to
students in graduate international relations programs are:
We encourage
students to look for additional external funding opportunities. The following
resources may be helpful with your search:
Chinese Government Scholarships
The Chinese
government awards scholarships to international students completing
graduate study in China. However, since HNC tuition, housing and insurance are
paid to Johns Hopkins University, this scholarship will not cover these costs.
This scholarship can provide a modest monthly living stipend. Please note that
if you are considering a career in government that security clearances often
ask if you have previously accepted money from a foreign government.