The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides master's and doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States to participate in educational, cultural, residential community building, and leadership development programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa (UHM).
Scholarship Details
- Covers full tuition and fees for graduate programs at UHM
- Includes housing at an East-West Center dormitory
- Provides partial funding for meals, health insurance, and incidental expenses
- Offers competitive funding opportunities for conference presentations and field study
- Fellows participate in leadership development, cultural exchange, and community engagement activities
- Fellowship is more than financial aid—emphasizes building an Asia-Pacific community
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to citizens or permanent residents of the United States
- Also open to citizens of countries in Asia and the Pacific, including Russia
- Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest or commitment to the Asia-Pacific region
- Must be applying for or enrolled in a graduate degree program at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Application Process
- Visit the East-West Center website to access detailed application instructions and deadlines
- Apply for admission to a graduate program at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
- Complete the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship application form
- Submit all required documents, including academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and personal statements
- Demonstrate your interest in leadership, community engagement, and the Asia-Pacific region
- Await selection results, which consider academic merit and commitment to regional engagement
Through team-building activities, leadership development projects and internships, learning about the Asia Pacific region, cultural exchange, educational enrichment gatherings, community service and service learning projects, EWC graduate degree fellows establish friendships and lifelong ties to a network of people committed to positive change in the Asia Pacific region.
