Scott and Isabelle Black Fellowship Grant

The Scott and Isabelle Black Fellowship at Harvard Kennedy School supports students in two-year degree programs focused on addressing societal issues such as homelessness, poverty, and education. Awarded based on merit and financial need, this fellowship aims to cultivate future leaders in government and nonprofit sectors. It encourages studies that explore the causes and solutions to problems affecting vulnerable populations, ensuring that graduates are equipped to make a meaningful impact in their communities.

Note: You will apply for HKS scholarships and fellowships after you have completed your application for admission but before you receive your admission decision.
Scholarships & Fellowships
We offer a number of scholarships and fellowships for both U.S. and international students.
Harvard Kennedy School scholarships and fellowships are based on a combination of merit and financial need. Some institutional funding is restricted to specific criteria such as a student’s area of study or region, though we do not discriminate against applicants or students on the basis of citizenship, race, ethnicity, sex, or any other protected classification.
Awarded to students in two-year degree programs (including students enrolled in joint and concurrent degrees) to pursue studies focused on the causes, consequences, and remedies for problems that afflict the needy and who intend to pursue careers in government and nonprofit organizations to address positively these issues. Scott and Isabelle Black Fellows focus their studies on such areas as homelessness, poverty, child and family welfare, health and mental health, disabilities and addictions, criminal justice, education, employment training, and aging.