Applications are now open for the 2026 EWC Graduate Scholarship in the United States. This scholarship supports master’s and doctoral studies at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. It is available to U.S. citizens and citizens of the Asia Pacific countries. The application deadline is December 1, 2025. The scholarship covers tuition, housing, meals, stipend, health insurance, books, and travel expenses throughout your studies. More information about the program, its benefits, and how to apply is provided below.
Details About EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship 2026
- Study Country: United States
- Host Organization: East-West Centre (EWC)
- Host Institute: University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus, USA
- Degree level: Master’s/Doctoral
- Deadline: 1st December 2025
Financial Benefits
The Fellowship Covers:
- Any other Incidental expenses.
- The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship will pay for all your tuition and fees.
- Books expense.
- Housing in an EWC dormitory.
- Health Insurance.
- Partial funding towards meals.
- Stipend
- Additional funding for field study and conference attendance is also offered on a competitive basis.
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Eligible Countries
People who are citizens or permanent residents of the countries listed below can apply for the East-West Centre Graduate Fellowship.
- United States
- 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
- East Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan.
- South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam
Eligibility Criteria
- The Scholarship is open to citizens of the countries mentioned above.
- Candidate must have obtained a bachelor’s degree.
- An applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A scale)
- The University of Hawaii requires proof of English Language proficiency, such as IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo English Test.
- You may grant an exception from IELTS or TOEFL if your academic program was in a country where English is the first language; b) you received a degree from that institution within the past five years.
- You must apply to the university for the following fall semester by December 1, 2025.
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Required Documents
- Passport Bio Page.
- Apply online for the EWC Fellowship at www.eastwestcenter.org/applyGDF
- Application Acknowledgment
- You must submit a separate application to the University of Hawai’i by December 1st.
- Curriculum vitae or resume.
Submit these Documents by January 10, 2025.
- Official transcripts
- An official IELTS or TOEFL score.
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Application Link
Visit the official website Link below to apply for the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship 2026.
