Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUSA
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline1 December 2026
Scholarship TypeMasters
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2177
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About This Scholarship

Harvard Kennedy School offers four master’s degree programs (MPP, MPA/ID, MPA, and MC/MPA) designed for public-service professionals, policy specialists, development practitioners, and experienced leaders seeking graduate-level education. The programs combine social-science concepts, analytical methods, policy analysis, and practical experiences to develop the skills needed to address complex public challenges.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Merit-based scholarships and fellowships available
  • Tuition and fees coverage (varies by scholarship)
  • Stipends for select fellowships (e.g., American Service Fellowship)

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Applicants must complete the admission application by December 1, 2026
  • 2 International students are eligible
  • 3 Some scholarships have specific criteria such as area of study or region
  • 4 Some scholarships require demonstrated work experience
  • 5 Some scholarships require commitment to public service careers post-graduation

How to Apply

1
Submit admission application by December 1, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time
2
Complete HKS Financial Aid Application after submitting admission application
3
Submit financial aid application by January 15, 2027 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time for scholarship consideration
4
Receive admission and financial aid decisions in mid-March 2027
📅 1-2 years (1 year for MC/MPA, 2 years for MPP/MPA/MPA-ID)

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