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Senior Executives in State and Local Government is designed for government officials, elected officeholders, and executives with nonprofit organizations, community foundations, national associations, and private corporations. Because professional expertise and experience are critical to the learning process, participants reflect a broad spectrum of functional responsibilities and geographical diversity.

Those who will benefit from this program include:

• Elected and appointed officials, including mayors, state senators and representatives, secretaries of state, attorneys general, treasurers, comptrollers, and auditors
• Leaders in police, fire, EMS, and health departments
• Department heads and deputies, including chiefs of staff, general counsels, public affairs officers, chief financial officers, and policy advisors
• City managers
• Educational leaders, including school board members and school superintendents
• Social service directors
• Librarians
• Leaders of nonprofit organizations

View a draft program schedule here.

At the end of the first week, you will participate in a one-day experiential program at Outward Bound on scenic , part of the Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area. The tailored program addresses the theory and practice of leadership, communication style, and personal, professional, and team dynamics. Participation on Thompson Island is required to successfully complete the program.

Fellowship Opportunities for the Senior Executives in State and Local Government Program

Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education recognizes that tuition payment is an obstacle for some applicants. We have identified several fellowship opportunities available to individuals who are applying to Senior Executives in State and Local Government (other programs may apply).

The following fellowships are administered by separate organizations and have a selection process entirely independent of Harvard Kennedy School. We encourage participants to explore relevant opportunities from this list, and to search for additional sources of fellowship support.

ANNUAL FELLOWSHIPS

For city/county managers in Arizona:
The gives full fellowships to two applicants from Arizona each year. Applicants should apply directly to ACMA. Click on the link above for instructions on how to apply for this fellowship.

For state, local, and nonprofit officials in California:
The Josefowitz California Fellowship Fund is awarded annually to three senior-level civil servants working in California with a preference for applicants from the Bay Area. The fellowship covers all but $1,000 of total tuition costs, which includes housing, all curricular materials, and most meals. Click here for more information on this fellowship.

For state, county, and local officials in Colorado:
The provides up to five partial fellowships for state, county and local officials from Colorado. To be considered for this fellowship, please complete the online program application. In response to the “Who will be the financial sponsor of your participation?” question, type “Gates.”  for more information and deadlines.

For state, county, and local officials in Maine:
The Brooks Foundation partially sponsors public officials from Maine each year. To be considered for this fellowship, please complete the online program application. In response to the “Who will be the financial sponsor of your participation?” question, type “Brooks.”  

For state and local officials in New Hampshire:
The of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation is given to one applicant each year and covers full tuition. Only New Hampshire state and local officials who demonstrate the highest standards of performance in public service are considered for this Fellowship. Candidates must be nominated for the award. Click on the link above for more information on this fellowship.

For local elected officials from SEMCOG's member communities:
SEMCOG's Taubman Fellowships, sponsored by the Taubman Company, covers the costs of tuition, room, and board for elected county, city, village, township, community colleges, and intermediate school district officials working in Southeast Michigan communities which belong to SEMCOG. There is an application process followed by interviews that are held by a selection committee, selecting two candidates per year. Southeast Michigan is the home to Taubman Company headquarters. Contact Amy Malmer, Membership Manager, SEMCOG, for more information.

For Members of ICMA:
Full Members of the International City/County Managers Association who are either Managers or Assistant Mangers in their local jurisdiction are eligible to apply for a fellowship from ICMA. For more information, or to apply for the scholarship, please .

For openly LGBT state, county, and local officials:
The David Bohnett LGBT Leadership Fellowship provides a limited number of fellowships for openly lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender state, county and local officials. For more information and to review the additional requirements for this Fellowship, please .

For senior state, county, and local officials planning to run for office
The Cahn Public Service Fellowship supports senior public officials who plan to bring problem-solving skill and acumen to elected office. The Fellowship is open to officials from any American state or municipality. Applicants can be in non-elected positions or already in elected office and planning to seek higher office. Selected recipients must attend the July session of Senior Executives in State & Local Government. The fellowship covers all but $1,000 of total tuition costs, which includes housing, all curricular materials, and most meals. To be considered for this fellowship, please complete the online program application. In response to the “Who will be the financial sponsor of your participation?” question, type “Cahn.” 

VA Benefits:
Information on VA benefits for U.S. participants is available here.

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