The American Service Fellowship 2025, the largest single-year scholarship program in the history of the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS), has been announced. Beginning in the fall of 2026, at least 50 U.S. public workers and veterans of the armed forces will receive full scholarships to attend HKS for a one-year Master’s program thanks to this fully financed fellowship.
HKS’s strong dedication to empowering America’s public service leaders, such as police enforcement, teachers, Peace Corps volunteers, government employees, and veterans, is reflected in this historic program.
HKS, a division of Harvard University, is well-known around the world for its superior teaching of public administration and public policy. Public policy, public administration, international development, and political economics are among the subjects in which the university offers Master’s and Doctoral studies.HKS provides leaders with the means to succeed in leadership, policy analysis, and problem-solving through its top-notch faculty, extensive alumni network, and a blend of academic rigour and hands-on training.
For American public workers, veterans, and civilian leaders, the American Service Fellowship 2025 offers a life-changing chance to attend one of the top universities in the world for public service and policy innovation with full funding.
Host Country: USA
University: Harvard Kennedy School
Opportunity Type: Fellowship, Masters
Subjects: All Subjects
Eligibility Country: Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Active-duty military personnel and veterans of the United States are eligible to serve.
- Government Service: Applicable to workers at the federal, state, or municipal levels, such as law enforcement and educators.
- Programs for Civilian Service: Available to Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, and other full-time national service volunteers.
- outstanding academic performance.
- demonstrated ability to lead.
- a strong and continuous dedication to public service.
Benefits:
- Full Scholarship: Up to $100,000 that includes living expenses, tuition, and university fees.
- Application cost Waiver: Applicants for fellowships are not required to pay the application cost.
- Leadership Training: Harvard Kennedy School offers exclusive access to top-notch leadership programs.
- Networking Opportunities: Establish relationships with colleagues who have served in the government, military, and civilian sectors.
- Personalised Support: Throughout the Master’s program, students receive customised academic counselling and leadership training.
Deadline: 30 September 2025
