Individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of the following countries are eligible to apply:

• Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

• Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands
• South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• East Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan

Bachelor’s Degree: Applicants must hold a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.
Grade Point Average: A minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in the last four semesters or six quarters of undergraduate study and in all post-baccalaureate work is required.

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships support graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i in fields that align with the goals and objectives of the East-West Center. Fellowships are awarded annually through an international competition.

• University Application:
• If you are not already enrolled as a classified graduate student at UH Mānoa, you must apply to the university for the fall semester by December 1. The UH online application system opens on August 1 each year for the following year’s admissions.
• Apply online here.

• EWC Application:

• Ensure all supporting documents for both your UH admissions office and department applications are completed by January 10, even if the UH departmental deadline is later.

To access the application documents, click below:

1. 1. Application Handbook (interactive website)
   2. Application Checklist (pdf)
   3. Diagram of the Application Process for EWC and UH (jpg)
   4. Academic Letter of Reference Form & Instructions (form-fillable PDF)
   5. Civic Engagement Letter of Reference Form & Instructions (form-fillable PDF)

Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Application Handbook and Frequently Asked Questions before applying.

If you are unable to access these materials, please contact scholarships@eastwestcenter.org for assistance.

• University Application Deadline: December 1, 2024
• EWC Supporting Documents Deadline: January 10, 2025