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Hertie School: New Perspectives Scholarship
Overview
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Programme Description
The New Perspectives Scholarship from the Hertie School comprises of 1 full tuition scholarship, available for applicants of all nationalities who wish to pursue a 2-year, full-time, Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs or Master of Data Science in Public Policy programme taught in English in Berlin, Germany.
The scholarship is directed at students of STEM subjects who wish to join the Hertie School for a degree in public policy, international affairs or data science for public policy.
The Hertie School is an international teaching and research centre of excellence located in vibrant and cosmopolitan Berlin. Our motto is Understand today. Shape tomorrow. We attract a highly talented student body from diverse national and interdisciplinary backgrounds. We offer them a study environment characterised by close interaction with faculty, lively public debates and engagement with current policy developments.
Target Group
The scholarships are available to applicants of any nationality with a background in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) who wish to complete a Master's degree in the area of public policy or international affairs.
Academic Requirements
- Undergraduate degree: to be eligible for a graduate degree at the Hertie School of Governance, you are required to have completed at least an undergraduate degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) of at least 6 semesters at an institution of higher education.
- Academic background: To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants need a background in STEM subjects.
Duration
The scholarship covers the full tuition fees for the 2-year full-time Master's programme.
Scholarship Value
Every scholarship covers the full tuition fees of the respective Master's programme up to the value of 36,500 EUR.
Application Papers
You will find all information on the application procedure here.
Application Deadline
Interested applicants should submit their applications and motivation statements before 1 February.
Application requirements
Application Requirements
- Completed undergraduate degree
- Personal suitability: CV, professional experience, entrepreneurship, international experience, civic engagement
- Academic excellence: Strength of academic background, academic performance - grades/transcripts, general academic qualification, linguistic qualification
- Motivation letter (alternatively, foto essay or video): Convincing motivation to study public policy or international affairs, motivation to study at the Hertie School, overall coherence