Studienstiftung McCloy Scholarship Programme
The McCloy Scholarship Programme enables up to 6 outstanding graduates per year to pursue a 2-year master's degree at Harvard Kennedy School. Funded by HKS, Germany's ERP assets, the Haniel Foundation and others; launched in 1983. Applicants apply to Studienstiftung and Harvard Kennedy School simultaneously.
Quick info
Application status
Opens Aug 1 · closes 1 Nov 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Monthly scholarship of USD 2,500 (for 21 months)
- One-off start-up grant of USD 500
- Travel grant of USD 1,000
- Tuition fee reduction to €10,000 per academic year at HKS
- Compulsory public-sector internship between first and second year (supported)
- Access to Studienstiftung and Haniel Foundation networks
- Access to global McCloy alumni network
- Emergency fund support (if other scholarships unsuccessful)
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Open to all disciplines
- - Must hold Bachelor's, Master's, Diplom, or state examination with grade "good" or above (law: "fully satisfactory")
- - Last university degree no more than 5 years old at application deadline (November 1)
- - Academic excellence, international experience, communication skills
- - Interest in practice-oriented solutions and public service
- - Admission to Harvard Kennedy School NOT required at time of application
- - Prior Studienstiftung membership not required
- - International applicants: check eligibility via studienstiftung.de
Who can apply
Exceptional graduates of all disciplines with strong academic records, international experience, and a commitment to public service who aspire to study at Harvard Kennedy School in a 2-year Master's programme.
Fields of study
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Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Download application form (German) from the McCloy programme page
- 2Submit completed PDF application by email by November 1
- 3Apply simultaneously and independently to Harvard Kennedy School
- 4Shortlisted applicants invited to a selection seminar
- 5Contact: mccloy@studienstiftung.de
Provider
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes / German Academic Scholarship Foundation
United States
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