The Luce Scholars Program
The Luce Scholars Program offers a fully funded, yearlong immersive fellowship in Asia for emerging U.S. leaders to gain professional experience, language skills, and cultural understanding in diverse fields.
Funder: Henry Luce Foundation
Due Dates: September 7, 2026: Full application submission deadline | September 7, 2026: Letters of recommendation upload deadline
Funding Amounts: Yearlong fellowship; all program costs covered, including living stipend, language training, and travel; tailored to cost of living by country.
Summary: A fully funded, yearlong immersive leadership fellowship in Asia for emerging leaders to gain professional and cultural experience and foster global understanding.
Key Information: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents under age 33 with a bachelor's degree by June 2026; late materials are not accepted.
Description
The program offers emerging U.S. leaders a 13-month immersive fellowship in Asia, combining intensive language training, cultural immersion, and a professional placement tailored to each Scholar’s field and interests. The experience is designed to deepen understanding of Asian societies, foster cross-cultural leadership skills, and build lasting professional and personal connections. Scholars are selected through a rigorous, multi-stage process, and placements span a wide range of fields, from public health and the arts to environmental science, law, business, and more.
