The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship offering early-career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. Luce is a thirteen-month commitment beginning in mid-June and finishing in late-July of the following year. Luce Scholars spend two months completing intensive language classes, before beginning individually tailored professional placements in early September.

Luce Scholars are active in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste.

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Who should apply?

The Henry Luce Foundation seeks curious, adaptable, humble, and open-minded applicants with a commitment to serving and supporting others. The Luce Scholars Program is especially interested in supporting young professionals who have had limited exposure to Asia.

To be eligible, you must be: 

• A US citizen or permanent resident 
• College senior, graduate student, or recent graduate (defined as having completed your bachelor’s degree in the previous 3 years) 
• Under 32 years old at time of departure  

Luce Scholars typically have: 

• An interest in and embrace of diverse perspectives, beliefs, and modes of living 
• Proven commitment to serving and supporting others 
• Adaptability, resilience, and humility 
• A vision for how their career trajectory would be served by experience in one of the Luce-eligible countries

Candidates are evaluated on the basis of leadership and accomplishment. Luce Scholars come from a variety of backgrounds, including, but not limited to, the arts, journalism, law, medicine, public health, science, business, environmental studies, and international relations.

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How to Apply

Students interested in applying for this award can contact UREP at fellowships@drexel.edu or fill out the Fellowship Interest Form to request advising and support on their applications.

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More Information

For official information about the Luce Scholars Program (which supersedes any information provided here) and access to the application, please visit the Henry Luce Foundation website.

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Related Awards:

Fulbright US Student Program; Schwarzman Scholars; Boren Awards for International Study; Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)

Last updated: October 2023