EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship 2026

📖 About EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding for master's and doctoral students from Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. Fellows participate in educational, cultural, residential community building, and leadership development programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM).

This fellowship is not just financial aid; it aims to build a sense of Asia-Pacific community and prepare fellows for future leadership roles. Fellows live together and engage in intellectual and social activities, fostering lifelong ties and friendships. Activities include:

• Team-building projects
• Leadership development initiatives
• Internships
• Cultural exchange programs
• Educational enrichment gatherings
• Community service and service-learning projects

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 08, 2025
• Application Deadline: December 01, 2025
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Master's
  • PhD
  • Fellowship
  • Fully Funded
• Opportunity Location: United States

🎁 Benefits of EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship

Fellows will receive the following benefits:

• Full-time graduate tuition fees for post-baccalaureate degrees at the University of Hawai‘i toward master's or doctoral studies.
• Allowance for books and other expenses.
• Coverage for incidental expenses.
• Housing in an EWC dormitory.
• Additional funding for field studies, attending conferences, or conducting presentations (on a competitive basis).

✅ Fellowship Requirements

To be eligible for the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Graduates from eligible regions (Asia, Pacific, and the United States) can apply.
• Must hold a four-year bachelor's degree or an equivalent degree.
• Degrees must be accredited by a US institute or any other foreign higher learning institute.
• Minimum CGPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
• A good academic record is required.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

🗓 Application Date and Process

• The application process is now open.
• Visit the official application portal to apply.

📌 Application Deadline

• December 01, 2025

🌐 Scholarship Application Portal

• View details of the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship here.
• Apply for the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship here.

• Fellows will get full-time graduate tuition fees for the post-baccalaureate degree at the University of Hawaii toward master’s or doctoral studies.
• An allowance will also be provided for books and other expenses.
• Other incidental expenses will also be covered.
• Housing in an EWC dormitory.
• Additional funding for field study, attending conferences, or conducting presentations will also be provided on a competitive basis.