A new fellowship will pay the full cost of a Harvard master's degree for veterans, active-duty service members and other public servants, and people in West Tennessee are eligible to apply, WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News reported.
The American Service Fellowship is open to veterans, active-duty service members, teachers, firefighters, police officers and others who work in public service. It provides full scholarships and stipends for people enrolled in Harvard Kennedy School's one-year, on-campus mid-career Master in Public Administration program.
Each person selected will receive $100,000 to cover tuition, fees and living expenses for the year.
“We really felt that we needed to give back to the country, and the American service fellowship is the way that we’re doing that,” said Rob Berschinski, a U.S. Air Force veteran who serves as chief of staff at Harvard Kennedy School.
Applications are open through Dec. 1.
The mid-career program is designed for people who already have years of work experience and want to move into leadership roles in government, nonprofits or their communities. Covering living expenses as well as tuition is meant to make it possible for people such as teachers, first responders and service members, who may not be able to give up a paycheck for a year, to take part. Anyone interested can find details through Harvard Kennedy School.
Sources: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News, Harvard Kennedy School