The Havard Kennedy School in the USA is inviting applications for the Dubin Graduate Fellowship Programme for Emerging Leaders in 2021.

Dubin Fellows are entering master’s degree students at Harvard Kennedy School who have demonstrated strong character, academic excellence, the ability to thrive and lead in the face of adversity, and a commitment to making a transformative impact on the communities they serve.

The School strongly believes diversity enhances the value of all its activities, from research and teaching to degree programs and public events. The School encourages applications from candidates who are interested in careers in public service and acknowledges a special responsibility to train effective leaders in public policy and management.

Eligibility

To be considered eligible;

  • Successful applicants will demonstrate their potential as emerging leaders by evidencing strong character, excellent academic credentials, a commitment to pursue a career with transformative impact on society, and the ability to thrive and lead in the face of adversity.
  • Welcome Retreat: CPL Fellows interact with and get to know one another and begin the process of supporting one another’s aspirations as leaders.
  • Leadership Discussion Series: During these sessions, fellows engage one another as well as eminent practitioners and local and national leaders on topics of service and leadership.
  • Dubin Fellows will participate in a robust co-curricular program offered by the Center for Public Leadership.
  • This fellowship is open to students entering their first year of study in any of the Harvard Kennedy School’s master’s degree programs.
  • Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply.

Worth of Award

  • Dubin Fellows are awarded a scholarship up to full tuition and health fees for up to two years, depending on the length of their graduate degree Programme.
  • Fellows are eligible for a stipend up to $5000 to support unpaid summer internships or professional development.

How to Apply

The following are the application procedure;

  • A biographical profile, not to exceed 150 words. (This profile should be short, concise and in the third person.)
  • Please include the following highlights: an introductory sentence including your name;
  • The degree you are pursuing at Harvard Kennedy School in addition to any joint degree at Harvard or concurrent degree programme at another graduate or professional institution;
  • Where you are from and where you currently reside; an overview and highlights of your relevant work/professional experience; significant leadership achievements including awards or certifications; and educational credentials with the degrees earned and institutions attended.

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Deadline: Application closes early December 2020.