Luce Scholars Program in Asia

Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship that offers early-career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. This fellowship 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. Through language training and cultural immersion at a job placement aligned with their interests, fellows gain invaluable insights and firsthand experience of life in a different country while developing the skills and understanding to become a global leader.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Applicants may be graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 33 (no older than 32 when they depart for Asia), who have earned at least a bachelor’s degree before the start of the Program, OR if older than 32, applicants must have received their bachelor’s degree within the past three years.
• Applicants who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in more than one of the countries where Luce Scholars are placed are not eligible to apply.
• Applicants who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in only one of the countries where we place Luce Scholars may still apply, but they will not be placed in the country where they have spent significant time.