Hertie School Digital Governance Scholarship

Applications are now open for the Hertie School Digital Governance Scholarship 2025, a prestigious opportunity designed for students eager to explore the multifaceted challenges presented by the rapid advancements in technology. Over the past few decades, we have witnessed an extraordinary pace of transformation in various sectors, driven by groundbreaking innovations and automation that have fundamentally reshaped entire industries. As a result, the importance of sound policies in the digital realm has never been more crucial. The surge in digital technology has not only led to significant economic shifts but has also created a complex landscape where misinformation can spread with alarming speed, often at the click of a button. This ease of access to both information and personal data raises serious ethical and governance questions that need to be addressed. The Digital Governance Scholarship is specifically aimed at students who are passionate about tackling these pressing issues. It offers a unique platform for aspiring leaders to engage deeply with the implications of digitalisation, examining how to balance technological innovation with ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and the need for accountability. By fostering a new generation of thinkers and practitioners in the field of digital governance, the scholarship aims to equip future leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the intricate challenges that arise in our increasingly digital world. Through rigorous academic training, collaborative projects, and real-world case studies, recipients of this scholarship will have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the discourse surrounding digital policy and governance, positioning themselves at the forefront of this critical field.

Scholarship

• Two full scholarships worth 37,500 Euros are available.

Eligibility

• Open to applicants from all nationalities;
• This scholarship is aimed at students who wish to explore digitalisation and AI policy issues.

Application

1. First, submit a standard application to the MPP 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). They recommend you apply as early as possible.
2. 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 Digital Governance Scholarship, write a one-page personal statement elaborating on your interest in digitalisation and how your studies at the Hertie School could serve this purpose.

You may not apply for scholarships until after being admitted to a programme. You may only apply to one full scholarship per year.