The Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) — a postgraduate institution within the Ivy League’s Harvard University — offers a wide range of scholarships and fellowships for outstanding international students pursuing Master’s or Doctoral degrees in Public Policy, Public Administration, International Affairs, and related disciplines.

HKS awards are granted based on a combination of academic excellence and financial need, with certain scholarships specifically designated for students from particular countries, regions, or fields of study. The scholarships and fellowships are generally offered under the following categories:

1. HKS Institutional Scholarships and Fellowships

All applicants are automatically considered for several merit-based and need-based awards upon submitting their Financial Aid Application. Examples include:

• Kennedy and Presidential Scholarships

• Public Policy & International Affairs (PPIA) Scholarship

• Charles Edison Fund Fellowship

• John Berger Fellowship

• George W. Mallinckrodt Fellowship

• Public Service Fellowships

• Robert C. Seamans, Jr. Fellowship in Science, Technology, and Public Policy

• Scott and Isabelle Black Fellowship

• Thomas E. Upham Class of 1968 Fund

• William A. Starr Innovations Fellowship

2. Research Center Fellowships

Several HKS research centers offer specialized fellowships to students who demonstrate strong leadership potential, innovation, and policy insight, including:

• Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation

• Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs

• Center for Public Leadership (CPL)

• Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government

• Taubman Center for State and Local Government

3. Harvard Committee on General Scholarships (CGS)

The Harvard Committee on General Scholarships (CGS) administers university-wide scholarships and international fellowships, providing supplementary or country-specific funding to full-time students across Harvard’s graduate schools.

Further Information

Full details, eligibility criteria, and the latest updates are available at:
🔗 https://www.hks.harvard.edu/admissions-aid/funding-your-education/funding-your-masters-education/scholarships-fellowships