Hertie School – Climate Action Scholarship (2025/2026 Entry)
Master of Public Policy (MPP)
School of Governance, Sustainability & Public Policy
Supported by the Hertie School’s Climate & Energy Cluster
Part of the Centre for Sustainability and the Centre for Digital Governance
Location: Hertie School – Berlin, Germany
The Hertie School Climate Action Scholarship is a prestigious, fully funded tuition scholarship for exceptional students committed to shaping climate policy, sustainability governance, and global energy transition solutions.
This scholarship supports future leaders seeking to address complex climate challenges through evidence-based policy, interdisciplinary research, and public-sector innovation.
Scholars pursue the Master of Public Policy (MPP) while engaging with Hertie’s renowned faculty and research centres working on sustainability, climate governance, and environmental policy.
The program fosters analytical, policy-oriented, and leadership skills, preparing graduates to drive transformative climate and environmental actions across governments, NGOs, international organisations, and climate-tech sectors.
Ideal for students passionate about climate justice, renewable energy policy, environmental governance, sustainable development, and policy-driven climate solutions.
Eligibility Criteria
Who can apply:
• Applicants to the Master of Public Policy (MPP)
• Open to all nationalities
• Candidates with strong academic backgrounds in:
– public policy, environmental studies, sustainability, political science, energy systems, social sciences, development studies, economics, or related fields
• Demonstrated interest in climate action, sustainability policy, or environmental governance
• Evidence of academic potential (leadership, research experience, motivation)
• Must meet Hertie School admission requirements
• Submission of a 1-page scholarship statement explaining motivation and climate relevance
• Only one full scholarship application per year allowed
Funding / Coverage
Hertie School Climate Action Scholarship Package
(Full Tuition Funding for Entire Program Duration)
• 100% tuition fee coverage (approx. €38,500 total value)
• Access to Hertie’s research centres (e.g., Centre for Sustainability)
• Engagement opportunities with climate policy events, workshops & conferences
• Academic advising and climate-focused mentorship
• Collaboration opportunities with sustainability and governance experts
Additional Notes:
• Highly competitive – strong alignment with climate action themes required
• Covers tuition only; living expenses must be funded separately
• Open to international, non-EU and EU applicants equally
Program Level
• Master of Public Policy (MPP) • Full-time • 2 years
Eligible Fields / Program Areas
Master of Public Policy with climate-aligned research interests:
• Climate Policy & Environmental Governance
• Sustainable Development & Energy Transition
• Environmental Justice & Global Climate Governance
• Climate Adaptation & Mitigation Strategies
• Policy Innovation for Sustainability
• Urban Climate Policy & Green Infrastructure
• Renewable Energy Policy & Systems
• Global Environmental Politics
1 januari 2026