Highlighted Fellowships & Scholarships

Yellow Ribbon Program

The Harvard Kennedy School is pleased to announce its participation in the Post 9/11 GI Bill Yellow Ribbon Program. The Yellow Ribbon Program provides additional financial assistance to those veterans who qualify for 100% of Post 9/11 GI Bill Educational Benefits. For the 2009/2010 academic year, the Kennedy School will provide up to 30 veterans scholarship assistance in the amount of $5,000 which will be matched by the Federal Government for a total assistance amount of $10,000. Participation is limited to 30 veterans and VA regulations stipulate that assistance must be provided on a first-come first-served basis. For the 2009/2010 academic year, the Kennedy School will base its determination on first-come first-served on the VA processing date on the veteran’s Post 9/11 educational benefit certificate of eligibility.

Certificates of eligibility must be received by the Harvard Kennedy School’s Office of Student Financial Services by July 31, 2009 for consideration. Certificates received after this date will be considered in the event that fewer than 30 certificates are received prior to July 31st.For more information of the Yellow Ribbon program, you are encouraged to review the terms at http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_ribbon.htm. For additional information, feel free to contact the Office of Student Financial Services.

Carr Center Fellowship in Human Rights Policy

The Carr Center for Human Rights is offering two-year fellowships to an HKS student who has demonstrated a strong background and commitment to human rights policy.  Fellows are welcome to engage, as much as possible, in the activities of the Carr Center throughout the term of the fellowship.

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs -- Harvard Environmental Economics Program Fellowship

Fellowship established to support a student experienced in conducting economic analysis of environmental or natural resource policy from within government, a university, think tank, consulting firm, or other organization in the United States or abroad. Consideration will also be given to candidates working on any aspect of environment or natural resource policy—or wishing to make a transition into doing so.

Taubman Center Fellowship

The Kennedy School’s Taubman Center for State and Local Government is offering two-year fellowships to MPP students who have:

• A proven record of academic success
• Demonstrated potential for civic leadership
• A commitment to state and local issues in the United States or abroad.

Recipients are expected to write their Policy Analysis Exercise (PAE) for a public or non-profit entity focused on local, metropolitan, or state issues. Fellows are welcome to engage, as much as possible, in the activities of the Taubman Center throughout the term of the fellowship. In addition, after graduation, recipients are strongly encouraged to spend time working for a public or non-profit entity primarily focused on issues or services at the local, metropolitan, or state level.

David M. Rubenstein Fellowship

David M. Rubenstein Fellowship supports Harvard Kennedy School/Harvard Business School Joint Degree Program students. The Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and Harvard Business School (HBS) have established a fully integrated joint degree program in business and government that represents an innovative approach to preparing leaders for a growing area of practice of critical importance to global society. Students enrolled in the joint degree program will be prepared to work in positions of influence at the interface of business, government, and nonprofit organizations, dealing with challenges in such critical areas as health care, the environment, economic development, and government regulation.

Sheikh Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani Fellowship

The Sheikh Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani Fellowship commemorates H.E. Sheikh Suhaim bin Hamad Al Thani, one of the founders and visionaries who shaped modern day Qatar. His integrity, strength of character, and commitment to his fellow citizens will live on in the individuals selected for these prestigious fellowships for generations to come. It will serve to build human capacity in the poorest countries of the world by enabling talented students of the Mason Fellows Program from Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Palestinian Territories, Iraq, Liberia, Rwanda, Senegal, and Vietnam to attend the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.

Mohammed Bin Rashid Fellowship

The Mohammed Bin Rashid Fellowship was established to provide full support (tuition, fees, living stipend) to students with financial need from Arab countries. The Fellowship will be awarded through a competitive, merit based process to Master degree admitted applicants. Fellowship recipients should possess the following characteristics:

• Residency in one of the following Arab countries: Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Authority, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen
• Relevant professional experience as well as leadership potential
• Evidence of aspirations to serve the interest of the Arab World and the region through dedicated commitment to its progress and development

All Fellows will be required to sign a contract committing themselves to re-enter the Arab or regional workforce after completion of the Fellowship.

Barbados HIV/AIDS Leadership Fellowship

The Barbados HIV/AID Leadership Fellowship will be awarded to an individual from Barbados who has demonstrated commitment to the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS in Barbados. The fellowship will cover full tuition, fees, health insurance, and a stipend to attend the Mason Fellows Program, a one year Master’s Program for professionals with a minimum of 7 years full-time professional experience. During the year, the awardee will have the opportunity to observe the activities of AIDS programs across the University: the Harvard University Program on AIDS; the Harvard Medical School; and the Harvard Kennedy School.   A two year commitment to  return to a public service position in Barbados with a non-profit arganization or NGO, is required after graduation.