Description

New Perspectives International Scholarship, Hertie School Germany. is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Masters level program(s) in the field of Public Policy, International Affairs, Data Science for Public Policy taught at Hertie School Germany . The deadline of the scholarship is expired at 31 Jan 2023.

The Hertie School in Berlin prepares exceptional students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. It offers scholarships to international students who are willing to study in Germany. With study abroad, you can experience new places and cultures, make friends from around the world, and gain a global perspective–while earning credits towards your degree. It will allow you to develop highly-valued skills such as intercultural communication, foreign languages, adaptability, and problem-solving

Interdisciplinary education is at the heart of the Hertie School's teaching. Science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as well as economics, play a significant role in informing good governance and decision making around the world. The New Perspectives Scholarship is aimed at students with a STEM or economics undergraduate degree who wish to combine their previous training with the tools and knowledge necessary for effective policymaking in all sectors or careers in the international arena.

Degree Level

New Perspectives International Scholarship, Hertie School Germany. is available to undertake Masters level programs at Hertie School Germany.

Available Subjects

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Public Policy
• International Affairs
• Data Science for Public Policy

Benefits

The Hertie School is a German private, independent graduate school for governance located in Berlin's Friedrichstraße. It is a public policy school and is accredited to confer master's and doctoral degrees. New Perspectives International Scholarship provides the following benefits:

1. This scholarship is available for the Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs or Master of Data Science for Public Policy
2. Open to applicants of all nationalities
3. One full scholarship worth 36,500 euros

Eligible Nationalities

Eligibility Criteria

All applicants motivated to pair their STEM background with training in public policy or international affairs in order to effect positive change in any sector.

Application Procedure

• First, submit a standard application to the MPP, MIA or MDS programme.

• Additionally, write a brief letter of motivation (max. 900 words), create a photo essay (max. 5 pages) or make a short video (max. 2 minutes) elaborating on the following:
  
  Please identify a specific social or political problem that you would like to solve and explain how a degree in public policy or international affairs, together with your prior education and professional experience, would help you do so. Additionally, propose a solution and/or analyze why previously proposed solutions failed to solve the social or political problem that you have identified. The additional motivation material should be sent to grad-admissions[at]hertie-school[dot]org after a standard application has been submitted.
• Interested applicants should submit their applications and motivation statements before 1 February. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.