Crown Prince Frederik Fund
Forecasted
Crown Prince Frederik Fund supports Danish students and experienced professionals with scholarships for public policy and administration study to learn alongside scholars in public service and leadership.
Funder: Fulbright Denmark
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (HKS admission) | January 2027 (HKS financial aid) | September 2027 (CPFF application)
Funding Amounts: Tuition expenses for two-year MPP/MPA programs or a one-year Mid-Career MPA
Summary: Scholarships support Danish students and experienced professionals studying public policy or administration at Harvard Kennedy School or equivalent Ivy League programs.
Key Information: Danish citizenship and strong affiliation to Denmark required; dual Danish-American citizens and U.S. Green Card holders are ineligible.
Description
The Crown Prince Frederik Fund provides scholarships for advanced study in public policy and public administration. Fulbright Denmark assists with marketing, candidate selection, and administration. The fund supports full two-year Master in Public Policy (MPP) and Master in Public Administration (MPA) degrees, plus the one-year Mid-Career Master in Public Administration (MC/MPA), at Harvard Kennedy School or another Ivy League university offering an equivalent program.
Established in 1993 through donations from Danish-Americans marking Crown Prince Frederik’s 25th birthday while he studied at Harvard, the fund awards scholarships annually. It rewards academic excellence and outstanding scholarly performance, creating opportunities to learn alongside students and scholars in public service, governance, and leadership. Selection emphasizes top grades, exceptional recommendations, relevant professional experience, and extracurricular engagement.
