Johns Hopkins School of Education Tan and Chen Global Education Scholarship

Through the generous support of donors, the Tan and Chen Global Education Scholarship was established in 2024 to support and encourage international and diverse student access to Johns's Hopkins School of Education's global education opportunities. Acceptance or a completed admissions application to a Johns Hopkins School of Education master's or doctoral program is required. Tan and Chen Global Scholars awards are limited, offer partial scholarship, and are competitive.
Please note: This scholarship does not offer full cost of attendance. Accordingly, we strongly encourage prospective and current student to research all possible funding resources, including private loans, and external scholarships resources.

Please complete this application form to be considered for the 2025-2026 academic year.

For more information on this scholarship requirements, terms and conditions, please visit the SOE website: https://education.jhu.edu/ or contact the Johns Hopkins Office of Financial Aid, email

The deadline to submit this scholarship form and the required FASFA form is March 14, 2025, at 11:59 PM ET. Late applications will not be considered.

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Please prepare and upload (PDF or MS Word) an essay (1000-1500 words) addressing each of the following questions:

In a rapidly globalizing world, the role of education, counseling, and leadership is more critical than ever. As an aspiring leader in the field of education or counseling, you have the opportunity to shape the future of learning and influence the next generation of global citizens.

1) Vision for Education: Describe your vision for the future of education. How do you see education evolving in the next decade, and what role do you hope to play in this transformation?

2) Leadership in Education: Reflect on a time when you demonstrated leadership in an educational setting. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? What did you learn from this experience about effective leadership?

3) Global Impact: How do you plan to leverage your unique background and experiences to contribute to the educational landscape in your home country and globally? What specific initiatives or projects do you envision leading to make a positive impact?

4) Personal Motivation: What inspired you to pursue a master’s degree in education and leadership? How do your personal values and experiences align with your career goals in this field?

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