About the Scholarship
At a time when India's voice in global conversations is growing stronger, understanding our nation's geopolitical journey becomes meaningful for every aspiring international relations professional. The Hertie School Berlin, WeMakeScholars, and the Department of International Relations at Jadavpur University have come together to create a platform where young minds can contribute to this important dialogue through our National Essay Writing Competition on India's Geopolitical Strategy.
The competition will select two finalists who will receive a 50% scholarship to study the Master's in International Affairs program at the Hertie School in Berlin. This opportunity is open to final-year Bachelor/Masters students and young professionals who want to deepen their understanding of international relations and global policy.
Who can apply
- Final-year Bachelor/Masters students and Working professionals.
- Any candidate from India who is interested in pursuing a career in International Affairs is strongly encouraged to apply.
Timeline
- Essay to be submitted by January 15, 2025
About Organizers
Hertie School:
The Hertie School in Berlin prepares students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. The school offers master’s programmes, executive education and doctoral programmes, distinguished by interdisciplinary and practice-oriented teaching, as well as outstanding research. Its extensive international network positions it as an ambassador of good governance, characterised by public debate and engagement. Hertie currently offers Master of Public Policy, Master of International Affairs, Master of Data Science for Public Policy, Executive Master of Public Administration, Doctoral Programme in Governance, and Executive Seminars & Certificates. Hertie is also known for extensive research through its Centres of Competence – Centre for Digital Governance, Centre for Fundamental Rights, Centre for International Security, Centre for Sustainability, Jacques Delors Centre and Data Science Lab. The Hertie School boasts with over 3000 alumni, from more than 80 countries, in its 20 years of operations. In the latest CHE University Ranking, the Hertie School received top ranking in the categories of standard period of study & third-party funding per researcher.
Jadavpur University:
Jadavpur University is a public university ranked in 741-750 QS World University Rankings, 2024, NAAC accredited A+ institution and 2nd best university under the NIRF state public university category across India in 2024 by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. JU is known for its academic excellence, since its establishment in 1955. The university promotes research in International Relations and Strategic Studies which focuses on Methodologies of International Relations and Strategic Studies, Global Public Policy and Foreign Policy Analysis, Global Political Economy, Governance of Science and Technology Policies, Global Environmental Politics, Global Human Rights, and Human Security issues.