The Louis Bacon Environmental Leadership Program brings together emerging leaders dedicated to preserving and enhancing our shared environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
Applicants must submit:
- A biographical profile, not to exceed 150 words. (This profile should be short, concise and in the third person.) Please include the following highlights: an introductory sentence including your name; the degree you are pursuing at Harvard Kennedy School in addition to any joint degree at Harvard or concurrent degree program at another graduate or professional institution; where you are from and where you currently reside; an overview and highlights of your relevant work/professional experience; significant leadership achievements including awards or certifications; and educational credentials with the degrees earned and institutions attended.
- A document containing written responses to the following two essay prompts:
- Please discuss a topic you are passionate about as it pertains to preserving and enhancing our shared environment and your experiences as it relates to this topic. Include specific examples in your response (750 words or less).
- The purpose of this fellowship is to provide financial support and leadership development experiences for people who are committed to careers in environmental public policy. Many people are interested in environmental issues, but this fellowship is limited to those who are committed to serving as environmental leaders in government, NGO or business. Please state your commitment in 200 words or less.
SCHOLARSHIP VALUE:
Fellows are eligible for a stipend up to $10,000 for up to two years depending on their master’s degree program
Fellows are awarded a full tuition scholarship and health fees for up to two years, depending on the length of their graduate degree program.
DURATION: 2 years
DEADLINE:
Step 1: Apply to Harvard Kennedy School: Application deadline is December 1, 2021.
Step 2: Apply for the Fellowship: Application deadline is early February 2022.
HOW TO APPLY: Apply online
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