The Peter Salama MPH Tuition Scholarship for Refugees in the U.S.

Are you a refugee aspiring to make a difference in public health? Have you been displaced due to conflict and want to pursue an advanced degree? The Peter Salama MPH Tuition Scholarship for Refugees offers individuals from conflict-affected regions a unique opportunity to further their education and contribute to global health initiatives.

This prestigious scholarship is provided by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) in partnership with the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health. The scholarship specifically aims to support refugees displaced due to conflicts in countries such as Afghanistan, Syria, Venezuela, and others. It covers full tuition for the 11-month Master of Public Health (MPH) program, empowering recipients to gain the skills needed to address pressing global health challenges.

This scholarship is a critical step toward empowering displaced individuals to build a brighter future for themselves and their communities by offering financial relief and an advanced education in public health. It fosters academic growth and provides a platform for future global health leaders.

The following are the required documents for this scholarship

Completed application form

Proof of refugee status or relevant U.S. immigration status (e.g., Temporary Protected Status, asylee, or pending asylum)

TOEFL or IELTS scores

Supporting documents as per application guidelines (to be submitted by December 15, 2026)

What are the requirements for the Peter Salama MPH Tuition Scholarship for Refugees?

Applicants must be refugees displaced from Afghanistan, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar, the occupied Palestinian Territories, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela, or Ukraine, and who:

Have refugee status living outside their country of origin or

Those residing in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, as asylees or pending asylum applicants

Provide a minimum TOEFL score of 100 or an IELTS score of 7.0

Commit to start full-time MPH studies in June 2027

Full tuition coverage for the 11-month Master of Public Health (MPH) program at BSPH

Access to world-class education and global health expertise

Networking opportunities with leading health professionals and experts

Assistance for international applicants with SOPHAS application fee waivers

Note: Applicants are responsible for Housing, travel, and living assistance.

Submit your application by December 1, 2026

Complete all required application materials by December 15, 2026

Apply through the official application portal via the link below

Apply for Application fee waivers

Further details and information are available on the official Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH) website, and any questions can be emailed to [email protected].

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