Applications are invited for master's fellowships focused on education reform, governance, policy and entrepreneurship with the Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG) at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS).
Applicants to the master’s fellowship must have a strong interest in these areas, and must be applying for or currently pursuing a degree program at Harvard University.
The deadline to apply for the 2026-27 PEPG Master's Fellowship program is January 23, 2026.
PEPG Master’s Fellowships
Two-year partial-tuition fellowships for those pursuing the Master of Public Policy program at HKS or an equivalent master’s program at Harvard University.
PEPG is offering two-year partial-tuition fellowships for those pursuing the Master of Public Policy program at HKS or an equivalent master’s program at Harvard University. Please note that the deadline to submit applications for admission to Harvard University varies among degrees/programs and schools. Check with the specific program for the appropriate admissions deadline.
Applicants should submit the following materials (in PDF format) no later than Jan. 23, 2026, at 12 p.m. EST to pepg_administrator@hks.harvard.edu:
• Letter of intent (not to exceed 1,000 words) with current contact information including email address.
Please discuss your interest in education policy and education entrepreneurship, making direct connections to your personal goals and past experiences, and how they motivate you to apply for a PEPG fellowship. In your letter, you must note which degree program you have applied for (MPP, MPA, etc.).
• Current curriculum vitae (not to exceed two pages in length).
Applicants whenever possible should email their materials to pepg_administrator@hks.harvard.edu (in PDF format). All materials must arrive by arrive by the deadline noted above. Incomplete applications may not be reviewed/considered.
For further information, please email: pepg_administrator@hks.harvard.edu.