The Center for Public Leadership’s mission is to inspire and enhance the capacity for principled, effective public leadership in government, politics, civil society, and business. We bring together faculty, students, and practitioners to bridge theory and practice in scholarship, education, and community.
Fellowship Opportunities for Students
Student fellows are the heart of the Center for Public Leadership’s mission to develop principled, effective public leaders capable of solving the world’s most pressing problems. Student fellows receive tuition support and participate in a cohort-based co-curricular program grounded in servant leadership and experiential learning.
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Save the Date: CPL 25th Anniversary Alumni Celebration
Join us on May 15, 2026 as we kick off HKS Alumni Reunion Weekend 2026 and honor 25 years of leadership, impact, and our fellowship alumni community. The morning will feature guest speakers, opportunities to connect with fellow alumni, and workshops led by distinguished faculty—exclusively for CPL fellowship alumni. Registration will open in late January.
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Areas of Interest
Our programming and research are grounded in three key pillars: advancing scholarship, preparing future leaders through education, and building community to drive social impact.
Scholarship
Education
