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The challenges facing the public sector are more complex than ever. Because of this, a fundamental rethinking of the tools and organizational structures used to promote the common good is taking place throughout the educational, public health, governmental, and nonprofit and charitable sectors of society. In response to the growing need for leaders with a sophisticated understanding of public-sector issues, Harvard University has established innovative graduate fellowship programs in public service that rank among the most prestigious in American higher education.

George Leadership Fellowships are made possible through a generous gift from the George Family Foundation, the 15 George Fellowships support students in the concurrent program offered through Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School with a $10,000 stipend. The fellowships reflect the foundation’s commitment to enhancing public service by investing in character formation and leadership development.

Reynolds Foundation Fellowships in Social Entrepreneurship are named after Catherine B. Reynolds, chairman and CEO of EduCap, who revolutionized the way that higher education is financed. These fellowships prepare individuals for national leadership positions as social entrepreneurs—real-world practitioners who can develop innovative solutions to our most urgent social problems. Candidates must have a proven track record in creatively mobilizing constituencies to bring about social change. Individuals chosen for the 2008–2009 academic year will receive full tuition for their degree program at one of Harvard’s three public service graduate schools.

Wexner Israel Fellowships are funded through the generosity of Leslie and Abigail Wexner. Each year, up to ten outstanding Israeli public officials are funded to pursue a Master's Degree in Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School and to participate in a set of leadership institutes sponsored by the Wexner Foundation itself. The goal of the program is to provide Israel's next generation of public leaders with advanced training in public management and leadership development, thus enhancing the quality of democracy and the institutional vitality of Israel's public sector. The fellowship award covers tuition expenses and fees at Harvard Kennedy School, as well as health insurance, book allowance, travel from Israel, and limited moving costs. The award includes a generous living stipend and funding for all Wexner Foundation programs and special institutes.

The Zuckerman Fellowship Program, was created through a gift from Mortimer B. Zuckerman, cofounder of the real estate investment trust Boston Properties, chairman and editor-in-chief of U.S. News & World Report, and chairman and publisher of the New York Daily News. Individuals who are already enrolled in, or who have recently graduated from, professional degree programs in medicine, law, or business are eligible to apply. The fellowship enables them to earn an additional degree from one of Harvard’s “public service” schools—Harvard Kennedy School, the Graduate School of Education, or the School of Public Health. Fellows are selected each year based on their leadership abilities, academic achievements, and commitment to public service.

The application process for the 2008–2009 academic year has now closed, but check back for updates and deadlines for the 2009-2010 academic year, as they become available.
 
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