Fellowships
The Luce Scholars Program offers early-career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. The program aims to forge stronger relationships across geographic borders by creating opportunities for young Americans to deepen their ties and understanding of the countries, cultures, and people of Asia.
- What’s provided: Stipends, two-month intensive language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia
- Location: Asia
- Field of Study/Work/Focus Area/Industry: Any
- Program Type: Experiential Learning/Job Training
- Duration: 13 months
Eligibility
- U.S. Citizen or permanent resident
- Current college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals
Timeline
| Application launch | To be announced Summer 2026 |
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| Application advising | To be announced Summer 2026 |
| National deadline | To be announced Summer 2026 |
How to Apply
The Luce Scholars Program application requires the following materials:
- Responses to the written application, including demographic and academic information
- A personal statement (1,000 words)
- Responses to 3 short answer questions (250 words each)
- A short 1–2 minute video in response to a provided prompt
- Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which comes from a professional recommender
For one-on-one support with this fellowship, sign up for open hours.