Details

The Luce Scholars Program is a competitive leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia. The Luce Scholars Program aims to strengthen relationships across borders by offering scholars opportunities to deepen their understanding of Asia’s countries, cultures, and people. Through this yearlong immersion, the Luce Scholars Program equips scholars with knowledge and skills to address global leadership challenges and build a more interconnected world.

Placements include: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste.

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Scholarship Amount

Dependent on country

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Annual Number of Scholarships Awarded

• 15-18 per year

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Eligibility

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident
• Be a graduating senior, recent graduate, or young professional
• Be 32 or younger OR if older than 32, applicants must have received their bachelor's degree within the past 3 years

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Selection Criteria

• Academic excellence
• Outstanding leadership ability
• Clearly defined interests with potential for professional accomplishments
• Personal qualities:
  • Resilience
  • Flexibility
  • Adaptability
  • Humility
  • Maturity
  • Creativity
  • Openness to new ideas
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences

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Application Material

• Luce Scholarship Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Short Answers
• CV/Resume
• Transcripts
• 2 letters of recommendation
• 1-2 minute video

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University Endorsement Process

University endorsement is not needed for this scholarship. However, the University of Utah may only have 3 Luce applicants from our institution per year.

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