Hertie School Ax:son Johnson Scholarship in International Security 2027

This scholarship is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit and offered in cooperation with the Centre for International Security. 

This scholarship is intended for students who are passionate about international security and wish to pursue a career in this field.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 15, 2027
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorHertie School
• City to studyBerlin
• School to studyHertie School
• Course to studyInternational Affairs
• Eligible CountrySweden

Benefits

• Up to 3 full scholarships worth 38,500 euros
• Living cost stipends worth 18,000 euros per year
• Semester ticket for Berlin and Germany for the duration of the studies

Requirements

• Available for the Master of International Affairs
• Open to applicants from Sweden

• This scholarship is aimed at Swedish students interested in international security and German-Swedish relations.

Selection Process

• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview with a faculty member.

Application Documents

• For the Ax:son Johnson Scholarship, write a one-page personal statement on your interest in topics related to security policy and how your studies at the Hertie School could serve this purpose - specifiy requirements.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• First, submit a standard application to 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 more information, kindly visit the Hertie School Webpage.