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Princeton in Asia (PiA) is an independent non-profit organization affiliated with and located on-campus at Princeton University. PiA fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive work fellowships in host organizations and communities. PiA Fellows work at some of Asia’s most innovative business and social enterprises; they teach at kindergartens, secondary schools, polytechnics, and universities; and they write for newspapers and create content for international media platforms.
Scholarship Amount
Work and living stipend, health and safety resources, Visa expenses, and language studyEligibility
Degree requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from any college or university before the fellowship begins
- Candidates with master’s degrees, including an M.F.A., accepted. Those with J.D., M.D., or Ph.D. degrees are not eligible.
- Although most applicants are college seniors or recent college graduates, there is no age limit for applying.
Citizenship
- Citizens of any country
- All candidates must present a compelling rationale for how they will contribute to PiA’s mission of United States-Asia exchange.
- Host countries’ visa restrictions may limit PiA’s ability to place citizens of certain nationalities.
Other eligibility information:
- All positions require professional proficiency in English.
- English teaching positions require native or near-native English speaking ability
- Asian language skills are welcome but not required for most positions. Refer to fellowship descriptions for specific language and skill requirements.
- Applicants are not required to have any level of teaching experience or Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certification. Fellows placed in teaching positions will complete an online TEFL certification course provided by PiA.
- All applicants must have a valid passport by the time they accept a fellowship offer. For visa purposes, PiA Fellows need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after their fellowship end date. If you do not have a passport or your passport will expire soon, PiA encourages you to apply for or renew your passport now.
Selection Criteria
Successful Fellows are those who demonstrate:
- Maturity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic
- Resourcefulness and self-management skills
- Adaptability, resilience, and commitment to the PiA experience.
- A patient and flexible outlook is also beneficial
- While prior cross-cultural experience can be helpful in preparing a Fellow to transition to a foreign living and work environment, it is not essential
PiA Fellows embody the following values:
- Transformation
- Immersion
- Relationship building
- Humility
- Mutuality and interdependence
- Contributing to the community