Opportunities for Study

Scholarships and Fellowships administered by the East-West Center

Asia Pacific Leadership Program
An innovative graduate level certificate program that combines the development of regional expertise with the enhancement of individual leadership skills.

East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship
Funding for graduate study to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i.

Asian Development Bank-Government of Japan Scholarship
Funding for graduate study to participate in educational programs at the East-West Center while pursuing graduate study in the ADB approved fields at the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa.

Ford Foundation, International Fellowships Progam
Fellowships target exceptional individuals, with academic talent and community leadership experience, from marginalized populations in developing nations. Fellows are drawn from social groups outside metropolitan centers that, historically, have had limited access to higher education.

United States-South Pacific Scholarship Program (USSP)
Funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, USSP provides educational opportunities for individuals from South Pacific countries to pursue degree study at U.S. institutions in fields relevant to development needs in the Pacific islands region.

United States-East Timor Scholarship Program
Funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, USET provides educational opportunities for individuals from East Timor to pursue degree study at U.S. institutions in fields relevant to development needs in East Timor.

Obuchi Student Scholarship
Funding for graduate study to participate in educational and research programs at the East-West Center while pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Hawai‘i, or for study in the Asia Pacific Leadership Program (APLP)

East-West Center Student Affiliate Program
An opportunity for University of Hawai‘i graduate students and graduate students coming to Hawai‘i on official exchange programs to participate in the Center's educational and cultural programs and residential community.

East-West Center Affiliate Scholar Program
An opportunity for graduate students from universities and institutions from all countries to have a short-term affiliation with the EWC while working on research for a thesis or dissertation related to the Asia Pacific region.