Harvard Kennedy School Center For Public Leadership Equity Fellowship 2027-2028

October 17, 2026

Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership Equity Fellowship 2027-2028

Brief Description

The Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership Equity Fellowship is now accepting applications for the 2027-2028 academic cohort. This non-credit program offers prospective master’s degree students a yearlong co-curricular experience designed to sharpen public leadership capacity, facilitate peer-to-peer collaboration, and connect participants with a global network of mentors. Through dinner seminars, an annual retreat, and experiential learning grounded in discussions with visionary leaders, fellows gain practical skills to drive change. If you are seeking Harvard master’s funding and are committed to serving marginalized populations, this leadership development opportunity offers significant support during your degree program on campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. You can apply for the CPL Equity Fellowship 2027 alongside your graduate studies admission.

Name of Host Institution

Center for Public Leadership, Harvard Kennedy School

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Demonstrated leadership promise, interest, and previous work focused on reducing disparities in underserved communities.
Full-time residency status required on the Harvard Kennedy School campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Selection of one specific area of focus: the Black/African American community in the United States, the Latino community in the United States, or global marginalized populations.
Submission of a complete application for admission to a master’s degree program at Harvard Kennedy School.

Benefits

Financial support toward the cost of attendance for a master’s degree program at Harvard Kennedy School (joint or concurrent degree students receive financial support when HKS is their school in residence). Participation in a comprehensive yearlong co-curricular leadership program featuring dinner seminars, an annual retreat, experiential learning sessions, mentorship, and a lifelong network of peers and alumni dedicated to public leadership.

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Application Process

Applying involves two separate steps. First, submit your application for admission to your selected master’s degree program at Harvard Kennedy School by December 1, 2026. Second, complete the fellowship application section on the HKS financial aid application by January 15, 2027, indicating your chosen area of focus and providing the required supplementary materials.

Deadline

December 1, 2026 (for HKS Master’s degree program admission application) / January 15, 2027 (for CPL Equity Fellowship application on the HKS financial aid portal).

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Q: What communities does the HKS Equity Fellowship focus on?

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Applicants must select one of three focus areas: the Black/African American community in the US, the Latino community in the US, or global marginalized populations.

Q: How does financial aid work for joint or concurrent degree students?

Joint or concurrent degree students receive fellowship funding only when Harvard Kennedy School is designated as their school in residence by the financial aid office.

Q: Is the CPL Equity Fellowship co-curricular program worth academic credits?

No, the co-curricular leadership program provided by the Center for Public Leadership is a non-credit initiative that runs alongside your degree coursework.