East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships in USA 2025

The East-West Center (EWC) offers a prestigious fellowship program for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. This fellowship provides funding and a unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s or Doctoral degree at the University of Hawaii (UH) while participating in EWC’s educational, residential, and leadership development programs.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship offers a unique opportunity to combine graduate studies with cultural immersion and leadership development in a beautiful Hawaiian setting. If you are a passionate student from the Asia-Pacific region or the US, and your academic goals align with the EWC’s mission, we encourage you to apply!

Scholarship Details

Feature	Details
Award	Up to 24 months of funding for Master’s or Doctoral studies
Host Institution(s)	University of Hawaii (UH) at Manoa and East-West Center (EWC)
Host Country	USA
Field of Study	Graduate programs offered at UH that align with the EWC’s goals
Program Start	August 2025

Award Coverage

The EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship offers comprehensive support to fellows, including:

• Full tuition and fees for UH graduate programs
• Housing in an EWC dormitory
• Stipend for meals and incidental expenses
• Partial funding for health insurance
• Additional funding for field study and conference presentations (competitive)

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship, you must:

• Be a citizen of a country in Southeast Asia, East Asia, South Asia, the Pacific Region, or the United States (see website for a complete list of eligible countries)
• Have a 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in your undergraduate and any post-baccalaureate work

Application Process

The application process for the 2024-2025 academic year is as follows:

1. Apply to UH: Applications open in early August and close on December 1st. Ensure you meet the UH departmental deadlines and submit all supporting documents by January 10th.
2. Apply to EWC: The EWC application window opens alongside the UH application process. Details will be available on the official website in early August.

Official Website

You can also visit official website for more details.