With 21st century governance increasingly reliant upon global connection, Central and Eastern Europe is stepping to the fore as a key regional player. Its political, economic, and social development over the last two decades has given it an important place on the international stage, and a necessary hand in determining the trajectory of Europe’s development.
Applicants who are passionate about addressing global issues in local contexts, and who are citizens of the following countries, are welcome to apply: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
Key facts
- Available for the Master of Public Policy (MPP) and the Master of International Affairs (MIA)
- Open to applicants from the following nationalities: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Ukraine.
- 2 full scholarships worth 37,500 euros
How to apply
- First, submit a standard application to either the MPP or the MIA programme.
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). We recommend you apply as early as possible. -
After receiving an admission offer, you will be invited to access the Funding Application. You will have two weeks to apply for scholarships.
For the Central and Eastern Europe Scholarship, write a one-page personal statement elaborating on what you believe Central and Eastern Europe's role in global politics to be. Please also discuss your vision for contributing to this role, and how a master’s degree from the Hertie School would support that vision.
You may not apply for scholarships until after being admitted to a programme. You may only apply to one full scholarship per year.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview with a faculty member.