Hertie School Berlin International Security Policy Scholarship 2026

Climate change, cyber-warfare, nuclear weapons, terrorism – the security challenges facing the international community in the 21st century are diverse and complex. The International Security Policy Scholarship is intended for students who are passionate about international security and wish to pursue a career in this field.

This scholarship is offered in cooperation with the Centre for International Security.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2026
• Study LevelMasters
• SponsorHertie School
• City to studyBerlin
• School to studyHertie School
• Course to studyInternational Affairs
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• At least 2 full scholarships worth 38,500 euros

Requirements

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

• This scholarship is aimed at students interested in topics related to security policy.

Selection Process

• 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.

Application Documents

• For the International Security 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.

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 webage.