ADMISSION

Governance as Leadership is an online program.

Participants who take part in one online program will receive a 10% discount on any subsequent online programs attended.  Those who participate in three or more programs in the series will receive a special certificate indicating completion of the Online Leadership Series.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please click here to read the Executive Education application instructions BEFORE you begin your application.

Please apply online .

Your application will not be considered complete, or reviewed, until you have provided all the information requested on the online application including the essay questions.

All communication you receive from the Executive Education department will be via email. Please add KSG_ExecEd@ksg.harvard.edu to your email address book so that your computer recognizes this email traffic and does not direct it to your SPAM file.
If you have any questions about the application process, please call the Admission Office at 617-496-0484.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission to this online program is competitive and is based on professional achievement and organizational responsibility. Though there is no formal educational requirement, fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement for the program.

Because of the interactive nature of this program, the number of participants is limited. Early application is encouraged as qualified candidates are admitted on a rolling, space-available basis and programs often fill quickly. Applications received after the deadline will be considered only if space remains in the class.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

For applicants from Latin America

The Latin America Development Leadership Program is a new initiative designed to support talented professionals who are working in Latin America or for Latin America in senior and important junior positions in government and NGO organizations.  Support is offered in the form of full or partial tuition assistance to attend a Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education program.  The program selected should be relevant and suitable for the applicant, given his or her education, work experience, and professional aspirations. 

Download a PDF regarding the program for more information about the fellowship and further details on the application process.

Applicants must possess the following characteristics in order to receive fellowship support:

• Residency in Latin America or working internationally on behalf of Latin America
• Demonstrable commitment to and track record of work on issues of development, poverty, and hunger alleviation
• Evidence of a continued commitment to work to effect positive change in these areas
• Demonstrable need for financial assistance

As part of the application process, applicants are required to submit a brief essay (1-3 pages) documenting work experience and financial need and requesting support from the Latin America Development Leadership Program. To be considered for this fellowship, apply on line here. In response to the "Who will be the financial sponsor of your participation" question, type "Latin America Development Leadership Program." After submitting your application, email katherine_calzada@harvard.edu to submit the brief essay.

For applicants from Croatia
For senior executives from Croatia's public sector, the Andronico Luksic Fellowships were established to advance Croatia's public interest by providing educational opportunities for the country's human capital at Harvard University. To be considered for this fellowship, please apply online. In response to the "Who will be the financial sponsor of your participation" question, type "Luksic".