Discipline · 58 programs indexed
The full FellowshipDesk index of international fellowships, scholarships, and exchange placements relevant to public policy & government. Listings span every career stage, from undergraduate scholarships through senior research fellowships, and are drawn from government ministries, foundations, and host universities worldwide.
FellowshipDesk catalogues 58 programs in this discipline. Use the filters in the sidebar to narrow further by region, host country, or career stage. All entries link to the sponsor's official application page.
U.S. Department of State / IIE
The flagship international exchange program of the U.S. government, sending recent graduates and graduate students to over 140 countries for a year of independe…
UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
The UK government's flagship international scholarship for one-year master's degrees at any UK university, awarded to emerging leaders from over 160 countries.…
U.S. Department of State / IIE
A non-degree, year-long Fulbright exchange for accomplished mid-career professionals from designated countries committed to public service in the U.S.…
Fulbright Commission United Kingdom · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for United Kingdom funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between United Kingdom and …
Fulbright Commission Germany · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Germany funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Germany and the United Sta…
Fulbright Commission France · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for France funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between France and the United State…
Fulbright Commission Spain · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Spain funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Spain and the United States,…
Fulbright Commission Italy · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Italy funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Italy and the United States,…
Fulbright Commission Belgium · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Belgium funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Belgium and the United Sta…
Fulbright Commission Netherlands · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Netherlands funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Netherlands and the Un…
Fulbright Commission Norway · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Norway funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Norway and the United State…
Fulbright Commission Sweden · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Sweden funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Sweden and the United State…
Fulbright Commission Finland · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Finland funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Finland and the United Sta…
Fulbright Commission Greece · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Greece funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Greece and the United State…
Fulbright Commission Austria · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Austria funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Austria and the United Sta…
Fulbright Commission Ireland · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Ireland funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Ireland and the United Sta…
Fulbright Commission Poland · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Poland funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Poland and the United State…
Fulbright Commission India · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for India funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between India and the United States,…
Fulbright Commission Pakistan · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Pakistan funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Pakistan and the United S…
Fulbright Commission Indonesia · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Indonesia funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Indonesia and the United…
Fulbright Commission Vietnam · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Vietnam funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Vietnam and the United Sta…
Fulbright Commission Thailand · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Thailand funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Thailand and the United S…
Fulbright Commission Mexico · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Mexico funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Mexico and the United State…
Fulbright Commission Brazil · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Brazil funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Brazil and the United State…
Fulbright Commission Argentina · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Argentina funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Argentina and the United…
Fulbright Commission Colombia · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Colombia funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Colombia and the United S…
Fulbright Commission Egypt · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Egypt funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Egypt and the United States,…
Fulbright Commission Israel · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Israel funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Israel and the United State…
Fulbright Commission Turkey · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Turkey funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Turkey and the United State…
Fulbright Commission South Africa · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for South Africa funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between South Africa and the …
Fulbright Commission Kenya · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Kenya funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Kenya and the United States,…
Fulbright Commission Ghana · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Ghana funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Ghana and the United States,…
Fulbright Commission Nigeria · U.S. Department of State
The bilateral Fulbright Commission for Nigeria funds a long-running exchange of graduate students, researchers, and lecturers between Nigeria and the United Sta…
Rotary Foundation
Master's and certificate programmes at one of seven Rotary Peace Centers worldwide, training peace and development leaders from every region.…
Obama Foundation / Columbia & U. of Chicago
A one-year, fully-funded master's degree programme at Columbia University or the University of Chicago for emerging civic innovators from around the world.…
U.S. Department of State
A five-week U.S. exchange for emerging leaders from Southeast Asia, focused on civic engagement, economic empowerment, and the environment.…
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Master's scholarships at four German universities for future leaders in public policy and good governance from developing countries.…
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Master's scholarships for African students at German universities, with leadership training and a return-home placement.…
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Two-year master's in public policy at the Willy Brandt School with full DAAD funding.…
National University of Singapore
Singapore's flagship public policy master's, with a fully-funded scholarship for outstanding international applicants.…
Princeton SPIA
Princeton's flagship Master in Public Affairs scholarship that fully funds tuition and stipend for all admitted students.…
Harvard Kennedy School
A one-year Harvard Kennedy School master's programme designed for mid-career professionals from around the world.…
Oxford / Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Trust
Oxford scholarships and leadership programme for outstanding graduate students from transitioning and developing economies.…
European Commission · Palacký University Olomouc
Two-year EU-funded joint master's in development policy hosted by Czech, Italian, and French universities under the Erasmus Mundus programme.…
European Commission · Radboud University
Joint master's in European spatial planning, climate change, and sustainability across Dutch, German, and British universities.…
China Scholarship Council
The Chinese government's flagship scholarship for international students to undertake undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral studies at Chinese universities.…
Singapore Ministry of Education
A scholarship for outstanding students from ASEAN member states to attend Singapore secondary schools and pre-universities.…
Australian Government
Australian Government international scholarships for postgraduate study, research, and professional development.…
Swedish Institute
Sweden's flagship scholarship for emerging leaders from low- and middle-income countries to undertake master's programmes at Swedish universities.…
Sciences Po
Sciences Po's flagship scholarship for non-EU undergraduates and master's students based on academic excellence and financial need.…
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
A leadership fellowship for prospective leaders from designated countries to spend a year in Germany on a self-designed project.…
Open Philanthropy
Funding for talented individuals to spend a year or more working on high-impact research and policy projects.…
Coro
A nine-month, full-time graduate-level experiential leadership training program preparing diverse leaders for civic engagement.…
USIEF
Fulbright-Nehru fellowships supporting US-India academic and professional exchanges across disciplines.…
Aspen Institute
A leadership fellowship for African professionals to engage in values-based, action-oriented dialogue.…
Organization of American States
OAS scholarships for Western Hemisphere citizens to pursue master's and doctoral studies in OAS member states.…
Asia New Zealand Foundation
A leadership network for emerging New Zealand professionals to deepen their engagement with Asia.…
Romanian Government
Romanian government scholarships for non-EU students at Romanian state universities, in Romanian or English.…