ADMISSION

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

Please apply online.

* Please note that applicants to the Senior Managers in Government program may be contacted after submitting their application and asked to provide a current professional reference.

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If you have any questions about the application process, please call the Admission Office at 617-496-0484.

Applicants to the Senior Managers in Government program are generally informed of their admission status no later than two weeks following the application deadline.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Admission is based on the candidate's depth of experience, range of responsibility, as well as the commitment of the sponsoring organization to the future advancement of the individual. Participants must be freed from official duties for the duration of the program.

FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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 on line here. In response to the "Who will be the financial sponsor of your participation" question, type "Luksic".

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.