Harvard Kennedy School is currently accepting applications for its American Service Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About Harvard Kennedy School - American Service Fellowship
The American Service Fellowship offers a full scholarship and a stipend for at least 50 students to enroll in the one-year, on-campus Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MPA) program at Harvard Kennedy School. The fellowship is open to those with 7+ years of public service experience in the U.S. who are: U.S. military veterans and active-duty military; Federal, state, tribal, and local public employees—including public school teachers, fire fighters, and police officers; and alumni of national service programs such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps.
Benefits of Harvard Kennedy School - American Service Fellowship
- $100,000 scholarship covering:
- Full tuition and fees
- Partial living stipend
- Enrollment in HKS's one-year, full-time, on-campus MC/MPA program.
Harvard Kennedy School - American Service Fellowship Requirements
You may be a strong fit if you:
- Have a minimum of 7 years of public service experience in the United States, regardless of your nationality
- Demonstrate excellent leadership skills and a track record of academic and professional achievement
- Are ready to dedicate a year to full-time study on our campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Want to bring what you learn back to your community
Application Date and Process
To apply for the American Service Fellowship, there are two steps:
- Complete the application for admission to HKS’s MC/MPA Program by Tuesday, December 1, 2026 at 12 p.m. (noon) ET.
- Complete the HKS financial aid application, which will be due on Friday, January 15, 2027 at 12 p.m. (noon) ET.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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