December 1, 2026

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Location
Hawaii
Education level
Graduate
Grades
GPA 3+

About this scholarship

Citizens or permanent residents of the United States, Pacific nations, Southeast Asia, South Asia, or East Asia may apply for master's or doctoral funding at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa while participating in East-West Center programs. A bachelor's degree with at least a 3.0 GPA is required.

The fellowship covers full tuition and fees at UHM, housing at an East-West Center dormitory, and partial support for meals, health insurance, and incidental expenses. Fellows join leadership development, cultural exchange, and community activities while building an Asia-Pacific network.

Apply for UHM graduate admission and complete the East-West Center fellowship application with transcripts, recommendations, and personal statements demonstrating regional interest.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Academic transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Apply for graduate admission to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
  • Personal statement should demonstrate interest in leadership, community engagement, and the Asia-Pacific region.