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Hertie School Berlin

Human Rights Scholarship

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38500 EUR
Grant
Germany
Location
15 Feb 2027
Application deadline

About

Hertie School Berlin recognise that pursuing a graduate degree is a significant financial commitment for most students, and they strive to offer a variety of support options in order to create an inclusive learning environment that prioritises merit over ability to pay. 

Overview

Scholarship type

Merit based

Number of scholarships to award

Multiple

Grant

€38,500

Scholarship coverage

  • tuition fee reduction

Description

Mass migration due to political instability and climate crises, the growing wave of right-wing populism and authoritarianism affecting political systems and international cooperation worldwide, and the disruptive effects of digitalisation and new technologies on all aspects of life are central challenges facing international public policy today. In today’s rapidly changing global environment, safeguarding fundamental human rights faces many challenges. The Human Rights Scholarship is aimed at students interested in protecting human rights in the context of global governance and politics.

Benefits

At least 2 full scholarships worth 38,500 euros.

Eligibility

  • Available for the Master of International Affairs.
  • Open to applicants from all nationalities.
  • This scholarship is aimed at students interested in topics related to human rights in the context of global governance and politics.

Scholarship requirements

Disciplines

International Relations

Locations

Germany

Nationality

Any

Study experience required

Bachelor

Age

Unknown

Application

Application deadline

15 Feb 2027

First, submit a standard application to MIA programme.

Additionally, write a one-page personal statement elaborating on your interest in human rights issues and how your studies at the Hertie School could serve this purpose.

Send the personal statement via email after a standard application has been submitted. 

Your application for admission to a master’s programme must be submitted by either the Early Bird deadline (1 December) or Priority Deadlines (non-EU/EEA 15 January; EU/EEA 15 February). They recommend you apply as early as possible. 

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