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

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
• Candidates may be graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32, OR if older than 32, candidates must have received their bachelor’s degree within the past three years.
• Candidates who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in one of the countries where we place Luce Scholars are eligible to apply to be placed in a country where they do not have significant experience.