East-West Center                                                           Deadline: 1 November (annual)
                                                                                       Study in:  Hawaii, USA
MS/PhD Degree

Course starts August 2014

Brief description:

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides Master’s and Doctoral funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i. Through East-West Center affiliation, awardees become part of a growing network of students and alumni forging the shape and substance of the world’s most vibrant region.

The fellowships are provided for postgraduate degree study at the University of Hawai‘i and participation in the Center’s international and intercultural programs.

Host Institution(s):

University of Hawaii and East West Center, USA

Field of study:

Editor’s Note: Although not explicitly stated in their website,  it appears that the scholarship supports any academic program offered at University of Hawaii (please check with the scholarships provider for the exact information on this).

Degree fellows have opportunities to participate in  the Center’s graduate certificate programs offered in leadership studies, international intercultural studies, population studies and natural resource management.

Other opportunities include invited participation in the Center’s research projects in several areas of international study including politics, governance and security; economics; environmental change; population and health; education; and Pacific islands development.

Number of Awards:

Not specified.

Target group:

Individuals who are citizens of a country listed below may apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowships:

Southeast Asia: Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand Vietnam

East Asia: China (Hong Kong, Macau, Mainland, Taiwan), Japan, Korea, Democratic People’s Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Mongolia, Russia.

South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Cook Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Niue, Northern Marianas, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tokelau, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis & Futuna Islands.

United States

Scholarship value/inclusions:

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding toward Master’s degrees (up to 24-month fellowship) and Doctoral degrees (up to 48-month fellowship) at the University of Hawaii as well as funding for graduate certificate programs and research projects at East-West Center.

Eligibility:

General Requirements

•  Applicants submit both the application for East-West Center Graduate Fellowship and the graduate admissions application to the University of Hawai‘i to the East-West Center Award Services Office. Applications must be postmarked by the November 1 deadline.
•  Applicants already enrolled as classified graduate students at the University of Hawai‘i submit only the East-West Center Graduate Fellowship application.
•  Required tests include the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for applicants from non-English speaking countries, and the GRE or GMAT for all applicants as required by university departments.
•  Award recipients who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents must meet exchange visitor (J-1 visa) requirements.

Degree Fellowship Requirements

Beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawai‘i, East-West Center students are required to take part in the Center’s education program. These requirements include:

•  Core Program that meets weekly during the fall semester.

•  Spring Core Issues Course, which will consist of a series of presentations and small-group discussions.

•  Community Service. Degree Fellows are expected to devote 90 hours to community service during their award period.

• Involvement in an EWC Research Project.

• Interdisciplinary Certificate. Students not involved in an EWC research project must pursue one of several interdisciplinary certificates.

• Language Requirement. Degree Fellows who are native speakers of English from USA, Australia or New Zealand must demonstrate proficiency in an Asian/Pacific language or complete four semesters of language coursework.

• Monthly Report to the Associate Dean

Application instructions:

You have until 1 November to mail your application to the East-West Center for studies beginning on Fall 2014. It is important to read the FAQs and visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship. Download the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship Application Packet and the Fall UH Graduate Degree Application Documents at their website.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/student-programs/opportunities-study/ewc-graduate-degree-fellowship