We are your partner for financial assistance.

We understand that there are many factors to consider when deciding whether to pursue a master’s degree, one of which will be how to finance your education. At Harvard Kennedy School, we consider financing your education to be a partnership and are here to help guide you through the process.

We are committed to distributing as much financial assistance as possible to our talented students; however, our institutional resources are limited. During the 2025-2026 academic year, 39% of enrolled students received Harvard aid.

We encourage you to explore all opportunities for funding. 

Institutional and external scholarships are available to help you fund your master's education.

Many students borrow loans to help finance an HKS education.

Working on campus can be a valuable way to further your learning while earning money.

HKS and the U.S. government offer programs to help graduates working in public service.

The American Service Fellowship offers a full scholarship and stipend for at least 50 public servants in the United States to enroll in the one-year Mid-Career Master in Public Administration.