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East-West CenterOpportunities for Study, Leadership Development and Scholarships
OUR DISTINCTIVE APPROACH
The East-West Center student programs provide:
n quality education through cooperative studyand sharing of expertise about the Asia Pacificregion
n collaborative activities, seminars, conferences,and publications
n a dynamic, international residential community
n exchange of ideas in a comfortable setting
n leadership development projects
n cultural exchange
East-West Center Student ProgramsThe East-West Center is a leader in educating people of the AsiaPacific region, including the United States, to meet the evolvingdemands and interdependency of global change. The Center offers a range of educational opportunities, bringing together more than 300 students each year from across the region.
While in residence at the Center, student fellows learn, work, and livetogether, and extend helping hands to the local community. Through cultural exchange, shared experiences, and collaborative preparationfor future leadership roles throughout the region, the East-West Centerexperience creates lasting relationships and an active network of people committed to positive change.
Deciding on a Program or Scholarship
Begin exploring your options on the back of this flier, and at our website learn more about annual scholarship competitions for undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and graduate-level certificate study offered through the East-West Center.
Located in Honolulu adjacent to the University of Hawai‘i, the Center’s 21-acre campus features educational, conference, and residential facilities nestled in the heart of beautiful Mānoa Valley. East-West Center students develop lifelong relationships and a powerful sense of community with others who share a commitment to the Asia Pacific region.
The East-West Center promotes better relations andunderstanding among the people and nations of theUnited States, Asia, and the Pacific through cooperativestudy, research, and dialogue. Established by the U.S.Congress in 1960, the Center serves as a resource forinformation and analysis on critical issues of common concern, bringing people together to exchange views,build expertise, and develop policy options. The Centeris an independent, public, non-profit organization withfunding from the U.S. government, and additional supportprovided by private agencies, individuals, foundations,corporations, and governments in the region.
EastWestCenter.org/studentprograms
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EastWestCenter.org/studentprogramsOpportunities for Study, Leadership Development and Scholarships at the East-West Center
Master’s or Doctoraldegree.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the funding agency,EWC, and Universityof Hawai‘i.
Variable, depending onpartnership arrangements.The EWC currently hassuch partnerships withBrunei, Indonesia, Taiwan,Thailand, and Vietnam.
Variable,depending onpartnershiprequirements.
EastWestCenter.org/studentprograms | East-West Center, Award Services Office, 1601 East-West Road, Honolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA | Tel: 808.944.7735 | Fax: 808.944.7730
InternationalScholarshipPartners with theEast-WestCenter
An opportunity for graduate students from universities around the world to have a short-termaffiliation with the Center while working on researchfor a thesis or dissertation related to the Asia Pacificregion. Applicants may apply to the EWC, or throughpartner organizations including the Thai ResearchFund and China Scholarship Council.
Intensive research forMaster’s or Doctoral students for a fewmonths up to one year; participation in theCenter’s residential andeducational programs.
Graduate studentsfrom universitiesworldwide, workingon research for a thesis or dissertation relatedto the Asia Pacificregion.
EWC provisions includeresearch library accessand discounted housingrate in the Center’s graduate residence halls.Partner organizationsdetermine other provisions.
Applications arereceived year-round and arranged individually. For partnerships, applicants must meet their fundingorganization deadlines.
Funding for graduate students to participate in residential, educational and leadership programs at the EWC while pursuing graduate study in ADB-approved fields of study at the University of Hawai‘i.
Master’s degree (up to 24-month scholarship).
Applicants must be citizens of a borrowing membercountry of the AsianDevelopment Bank.Visit website for listof eligible countries.
Tuition and fees, graduateresidence hall roomcosts, health insurance,book allowance, livingstipend, and airfare.
November 1
Funding for graduate students to participate in residential and educational programs at the EWC while pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Hawai‘i, or for study in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program. For APLP, please visitEastWestCenter.org/aplp.
Master’s or Doctoraldegree (up to 24-monthfellowship) or APLP.
Residents ofOkinawa, Japan,who have the intention of returning to contribute to its development needs.
Tuition and fees, graduate residence hall room costs,health insurance subsidy,book allowance, and partialliving stipend. Competitivefield study/travel grantawards.
November 1
An opportunity for graduate students to participatein residential, educational, leadership, and culturalprograms at the EWC while pursuing a graduatedegree at the University of Hawai‘i.
Participation in Center educational and residential programsfocused on creating anAsia Pacific communitythrough dialogue, educational and cultural activities, and public outreach.
Graduate studentstatus at theUniversity ofHawai‘i. Open tostudents from allcountries withresearch interestsin the Asia Pacificregion.
Discounted housing ratein Center residence halls;eligible for competitiveEWC field study/travelgrant awards.
November 1 for springsemester start;May 1 for fallsemester start.
Provides educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students from South Pacific nations in fields of study meetingdevelopment needs in the region. Funded by theBureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State.
Bachelor’s or Master’sdegree study; educationalexchange experience including participation in cultural activities, mentoring, host familyand volunteer service.
Citizens of the CookIslands, Fiji, Kiribati,Nauru, Niue, PapuaNew Guinea,Samoa, SolomonIslands, Tonga,Tuvalu, andVanuatu.
Tuition and fees, residence hall roomcosts, health insurance,book allowance, livingstipend, and airfare.
February 1
East-WestCenterAffiliateScholarProgram
AsianDevelopmentBank–JapanScholarshipProgram
ObuchiStudentScholarshipProgram
East-WestCenterStudentAffiliateProgram
UnitedStates–South PacificScholarshipProgram(USSP)
These one-year scholarships and awards are madeavailable through the Center’s alumni and friends,and support funding for graduate students with acommitment to the Asia Pacific region to participatein residential, educational, and leadership development programs at the EWC while pursuing a graduate degree at the University of Hawai‘i.
Master’s or Doctoraldegree.
Citizens or permanent residents of theUnited States orcountries in thePacific and Asia.
Variable. These awards maybe made as supplementsto EWC Graduate DegreeFellowships, or as stand-alone one-year financialawards to assist withtuition or living expenses in EWC housing.
November 1. For consideration of these awards, applicants mustcomplete the EWCGraduate DegreeFellowship application.
East-WestCenterAlumniScholar and otherNamedAwards
Funding for graduate students with a commitmentto the Asia Pacific region to participate in residential,educational, and leadership development programsat the EWC while pursuing a graduate degree at theUniversity of Hawai‘i.
Master’s or Doctoraldegree (up to 24-monthfellowship).
Citizens or permanent residents of theUnited States orcountries in thePacific and Asia.
Tuition and fees, graduate residence hall room costs,health insurance subsidy,book allowance, and partial living stipend.Competitive field study/travel grant awards.
November 1East-WestCenterGraduateDegreeFellowshipProgram
Application DeadlineProvisionsEligibilityType of StudyOverview
The Center works in partnership with ministries of education, other government agencies, and universities in the Asia Pacific to provide funding for graduate students committed to the region to participate in the residential, educational, and leadership development programs at the EWC whilepursuing their degrees at the University of Hawai‘i.
