Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) American Service Fellowship 2027

Applications are open for the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) American Service Fellowship 2027. The fellowship supports U.S. public servants. It offers a scholarship and partial living stipend for the Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA). The programme runs for one year on campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard University
• Funding: $100,000 scholarship covering full tuition and fees, plus a partial living stipend
• Duration: One year, on campus
• Degree: Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA)
• Eligibility: Public servants with at least seven years of U.S. public service experience
• Application Deadline: December 1, 2026, 12:00 PM ET

Focus Areas

• Public policy and public administration
• Leadership development
• Public service and impact
• Mid-career professional growth

About the Fellowship

The fellowship honours public service and supports the next step in a leadership journey. Fellows learn from HKS faculty and study with a mid-career cohort. The cohort shows strong commitment to public service. Fellows also use Harvard-wide resources and career support. They bring their learning back to their communities.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows receive a $100,000 scholarship. It covers full tuition and fees. It also provides a partial living stipend. Fellows gain a customisable curriculum and leadership development. They join a network of changemakers from across the country.

Who Can Apply

Applicants need at least seven years of public service experience in the United States. This applies regardless of nationality. They must show excellent leadership and a record of academic and professional achievement. They must be ready to study full-time on campus. They should plan to bring their learning back to their communities.

Required Materials

Applicants apply through HKS admissions for the MC/MPA programme. Reviewers assess applications holistically. They look at academic potential, professional achievements, and public service motivation. Check HKS’s admissions page for the full document list.

How to Apply

Submit your application to Harvard Kennedy School before December 1, 2026, at noon ET.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers U.S. public servants a funded year at a leading public policy school. The living stipend is only partial, so applicants should plan for extra costs. Competition will be strong. Confirm all requirements through HKS’s admissions page.

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