Master'sCompetitive financial aid ranges from partial tuition support to a limited number of full-tuition scholarships. No general living-cost or full-degree funding guarantee.

Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027

Last verified 22 October 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

SAIS Europe’s fall 2027 MAIA aid is open to all nationalities and ranges from partial to limited full-tuition awards. Apply for aid with admission and provide income evidence by February 15.

Provider: Johns Hopkins University, SAIS Europe
Host country: Italy
Deadline: Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.
Region: Europe

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply: Applicants of all nationalities, including every African country, applying for the full-time MA in International Affairs at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, and satisfying the program’s academic, language and economics requirements.
Funding: Competitive financial aid ranges from partial tuition support to a limited number of full-tuition scholarships. No general living-cost or full-degree funding guarantee.
Study level: Master's
Deadline: Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.

Key eligibility criteria

Applicants of all nationalities, including every African country, applying for the full-time MA in International Affairs at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, and satisfying the program’s academic, language and economics requirements.

About the Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027 (2026)

Programme category: Scholarship Application status checked on 22 October 2026: OPEN. Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe offers competitive financial aid for the full-time Master of Arts in International Affairs in Bologna, Italy. The general aid route accepts all nationalities, including applicants from every African country. Individual donor awards can impose additional restrictions. Funding Packages range from partial tuition assistance to a limited number of full-tuition scholarships. Aid may reflect merit and financial need. Neither admission nor an aid application guarantees a scholarship, living-cost support or unchanged funding for both years. Applicants need a plan for uncovered tuition, accommodation, food, travel and personal costs. Second-year support can depend on academic performance and the available awards. SAIS Europe financial aid (https://sais.jhu.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-aid/financial-aid/sais-europe-financial-aid). Application requirements Apply through the official SAIS application route (https://sais.jhu.edu/apply-today), selecting the full-time MAIA and SAIS Europe. Required material includes university transcripts, a CV, statement of purpose, essay, two recommendations and applicable English-proficiency evidence. All MAIA candidates are interviewed; GRE/GMAT scores are optional. Applicants must satisfy the introductory economics prerequisite before enrollment. SAIS Europe charges no application submission fee. Answer yes to scholarship consideration and complete the embedded Financial Aid tab. Applicants selecting no are not considered for scholarship funding. Submit the required verified parental-income or tax documentation by February 15. Some donor scholarships also require a direct application to the donor. Fall 2027 dates - Early Notification admission: November 1, 2026. - Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application: January 7, 2027. - Income documentation: February 15, 2027. Complete the aid section by the applicable program deadline, including when using the early route. The FAFSA date on the admission page concerns eligible U.S. federal-aid applicants; it is not a substitute for the international SAIS Europe aid process. MAIA instructions and deadlines (https://sais.jhu.edu/admissions-aid/masters-degrees-admissions/how-apply-maia). Application timing Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027. Official information: https://sais.jhu.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-aid/financial-aid/sais-europe-financial-aid Application route: https://sais.jhu.edu/apply-today Provider information checked on 22 October 2026. Check the current official instructions and your programme requirements before applying.

Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027 eligibility

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Applicants of all nationalities, including every African country, applying for the full-time MA in International Affairs at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, and satisfying the program’s academic, language and economics requirements.

Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027 document information

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How to apply for the Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027 2026

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Listed eligibility: Applicants of all nationalities, including every African country, applying for the full-time MA in International Affairs at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, and satisfying the program’s academic, language and economics requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.
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Listed deadline information: Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027 deadline & application timeline

Provider deadline information: Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

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Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.
Provider deadline information: Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027?+

Applicants of all nationalities, including every African country, applying for the full-time MA in International Affairs at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, and satisfying the program’s academic, language and economics requirements.

What funding does the Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe MAIA Financial Aid for Fall 2027 offer?+

Listed funding: Competitive financial aid ranges from partial tuition support to a limited number of full-tuition scholarships. No general living-cost or full-degree funding guarantee.. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

When is the application deadline?+

Provider deadline information: Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

What documents do I need to apply?+

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

How do I check the application process?+

Consult https://sais.jhu.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-aid/financial-aid/sais-europe-financial-aid to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Applicants of all nationalities, including every African country, applying for the full-time MA in International Affairs at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy, and satisfying the program’s academic, language and economics requirements.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Fall 2027: Early Notification admission November 1, 2026; Regular Decision admission and general financial-aid application January 7, 2027. Complete the financial-aid tab by the applicable program deadline; submit income evidence by February 15, 2027.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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