The Ford Dorsey Master’s in International Policy is part of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.
MIP Funding and Financial Aid
Funding and Financial Aid
Explore various funding options for your degree
How to Fund Your Master of Arts in International Policy at Stanford
There are a variety of funding options for Stanford graduate students. While some limited funding opportunities may be available through MIP or our affiliated faculty, applicants are encouraged to carefully review the information on the Stanford Financial Aid website. If you need funding assistance, please be sure to check the box for “Fellowship/Assistantship Interest” on the online application.
MIP Funded Opportunities
Fellowships
Ford Dorsey and FSI Fellowships are offered to a limited number of incoming students based on merit and specific eligibility requirements. Fellowships may consist of full or partial tuition, a stipend, and a health insurance subsidy. You will be automatically considered for these fellowships upon checking the “Fellowship/Assistantship Interest” box on the online application. No separate application is needed.
Assistantships
MIP is able to hire a small number of second-year students as Teaching Assistants to support core courses, depending on programmatic needs. Additionally, some second-year students may be hired as Research Assistants to work with FSI or other faculty. The number of teaching and research assistantships vary year-to-year and are dependent upon curricular needs and availability of funding.
Stanford Funded Opportunities
Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The Knight-Hennessy Scholars (KHS) program develops a community of future global leaders to address complex challenges through collaboration and innovation. Every year, up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world will receive up to three years of full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including MIP along with any of our joint and dual degree options. KHS is the largest fully endowed scholars program in the world.
Loans and Other Aid
Loans and Financial Aid
We recommend that prospective students who may need funding assistance contact the Financial Aid Office for information about loan options. Admitted applicants are encouraged to apply for financial aid as early as possible to ensure timely delivery of their funding package.
Prodigy Finance
MIP has a loan partnership with Prodigy Finance. They provide low interest loans to non-U.S. students for study in professional programs. International students have the opportunity to request a loan directly.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) provides a way to eliminate student loan debt for those who meet specific requirements. Please see their website for details.
Other Funding Options
Students are also able to apply for paid hourly work on campus, either at FSI or within other departments.
External Funding
APSIA Fellowship & Scholarship Directory
The Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (APSIA) has created a practical directory of more than 100 fellowships and scholarships available to graduate students in a field of international affairs. The directory can be searched and sorted by a number of eligibility criteria, such as topic of study, demographics, or country of citizenship.
Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
The Joint Japan / World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program (JJ/WBGSP) is open to citizens of certain developing countries with relevant professional experience and a history of supporting their countries' development efforts, who are applying to a master's degree program in a development-related topic. It is also open to a limited number of Japanese mid-career professionals. The Ford Dorsey Master's in International Policy is now a JJ/WBGSP Participating Program for application window #2.