Johns Hopkins University Scholarships for International Students 2026

Yes, some Johns Hopkins divisions offer funding or financial assistance for online study, but it depends on the school/program.

Johns Hopkins scholarships are offered across a wide range of subjects, often based on merit/need (and sometimes program-specific), rather than being limited to one major. In practice, you’ll find scholarship pathways in medicine, engineering, business, STEM, and humanities, among others.

Johns Hopkins offers scholarships that can be available to many nationalities, including international students, but eligibility rules differ by school and by funding type (need-based vs merit-based vs assistantships). For example, Johns Hopkins undergraduate admissions notes international students who apply for aid can be considered for scholarships, and international applicants must follow specific financial documentation steps (like the Certification of Finances and CSS Profile or an alternative form if eligible).

It depends on the program. For Johns Hopkins undergraduate admissions, English proficiency scores (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/Cambridge) are generally recommended but not required for many applicants whose primary language is not English (with guidance tied to recent schooling in English).

For specific graduate programs, tests can be required. In the SAIS example, Mochamad Triawan explicitly relied on TOEFL and said he had “a good resume and TOEFL score that exceeds the minimum requirement,” adding that “the SAIS passing grade is pretty high,” and noting that conditional admits who don’t meet English requirements “must take English pre-term.”

Johns Hopkins generally uses holistic review, and many programs do not publish a single universal minimum GPA for admission; requirements vary by school and degree level. A practical way to think about it is “competitive academics + fit for the program,” especially at selective programs.

In the GlobalScholarships SAIS case, Mochamad Triawan reported a CGPA of 3.68/4.00 in his previous degree and emphasized preparation around meeting program prerequisites (he explained the MAIR program required economics background, and his undergraduate studies fulfilled it). Also note that some scholarships/fellowships inside Johns Hopkins can set GPA expectations; for example, Carey’s business fellowship criteria can include a GPA threshold for eligibility in certain awards.

Many Johns Hopkins scholarships do not set an explicit age limit, and eligibility is usually based on academic profile, program fit, and (for need-based aid) financial circumstances. Some awards are even designed with experienced professionals in mind.

In fact, Mochamad Triawan described applying as a mid-career candidate, noting he had worked “about 10 years” before starting the MAIR program and framing scholarships as a long process: “Seeking for a scholarship is a long game.” If you’re using external funding (like government scholarships), age or years-since-graduation rules can exist depending on the sponsor, so always check the external scholarship’s current policy.

A strong scholarship profile at Johns Hopkins typically combines solid academics (transcripts/GPA), program readiness (prerequisites), and persuasive application materials (essays, recommendations, CV). For many institutional scholarships, you’re considered automatically when you apply for admission (or when you apply for financial aid, in the undergraduate need-based model).

From a real recipient example, Mochamad Triawan focused on meeting requirements and strengthening the “merit competition” side: he said, “I scrutinized the website and registration requirements,” and even with a GMAT/GRE waiver he boosted his file by adding extras, “an extra recommendation letter and an extra essay,” while emphasizing he had TOEFL results above the minimum and a resume built over years of work experience.

Documents vary by program, but commonly include transcripts/academic records, a CV or activities list, essays/personal statements, and recommendation letters; international applicants may also need additional financial documentation depending on whether they’re applying for aid. Johns Hopkins undergraduate admissions lists components like transcripts, activities list, personal essay, the Hopkins supplement, and teacher evaluations, while international financial aid can require forms like the Certification of Finances plus CSS Profile (or an approved alternative in some cases).

In the SAIS scholarship story, Mochamad Triawan highlighted exactly the kinds of materials that often matter for scholarships: he mentioned using a GMAT/GRE waiver, leaning on TOEFL, and strengthening his submission with “an extra recommendation letter and an extra essay” to be more competitive for merit-based scholarship consideration.

Yes, application fees exist, but the amount depends on the school/program, and fee waivers may be available in some cases. For undergraduate applications, Johns Hopkins lists a $70 application fee (or a fee waiver through the application platform or a JHU process). SAIS MAIR applications list an $85 application fee (with specific exceptions/waiver processes noted for certain campuses). Other divisions can differ (for example, some programs list $75 or $100 fees).