EDUCATION / SCHOOL & SYSTEMS LEADERSHIP
Available to International Students, U.S. Citizens, and U.S. Permanent Residents
Available to full-time and part-time (online) Ed.M. Students
Exclusive to TFA alumni, HGSE will waive application fees for all TFA alumni* and provide TFA-affiliated applicants dedicated one-on-one and small group consultations.
Leadership in Education Fellowships are given to top Ed.M. degree candidates with strong leadership potential and demonstrated financial need as determined by the HGSE Financial Aid Office. Leadership in Education Fellowship recipients are given a fellowship close to one half of tuition during the one-year program. Preference is given to alumni of Teach for America.
The mission of the Harvard Graduate School of Education is to prepare education leaders and innovators who will change the world by expanding opportunities and outcomes for learners everywhere. To that end, HGSE offers degree programs that can accelerate one’s impact at all levels and across all roles in the education field. With exceptional faculty mentors, highly personalized degree plans, a lifelong network of innovative colleagues and friends, and a deep commitment to building a world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, HGSE helps students pursue ambitious goals and establish an impactful, rewarding, and successful career in education.
2026-2027 Academic Year: Applications open in September 2025 and application deadlines range from November 1, 2025 to January 5, 2026 depending on the program. View the HGSE Admissions Application Timeline & Requirements. If you would like to receive more information about HGSE programs and the admissions process, please be sure to fill out our Introduce Yourself form.
*TFA Alumni may have their application fees waived for all programs, with the exception of the Ph.D. (which is jointly administered by another Harvard school). To secure an application fee waiver, indicate TFA service when prompted within the application, submit the application, but do not pay the associated fee.