Luce Scholarship
Please note that the Luce Scholars Program is not recruiting a class for 2022-23. We anticipate that the program will be back in 2023-24 and the NYU selection process for that cycle will open in Spring or Summer 2022
Deadline |
Please note that the Luce Scholars Program is not recruiting a class for 2022-23. We anticipate that the program will be back in 2023-24 and the NYU selection process for that cycle will open in Spring or Summer 2022 |
Eligibility | Bachelor's by time of award |
Duration |
11 months |
Website |
www.hluce.org |
Contact |
globalawards@nyu.edu |
Candidates must:
- be less than 30 years of age
- be a U.S. citizen
- have received a bachelor's degree prior to the year of the grant
- have a record of achievement, leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest
- have limited exposure to Asia
Outline
The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program. It was launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 11 months.
Application Process
The Luce Scholarship is open to senior undergraduates, graduate students and recent alumni with outstanding leadership ability, who have had limited exposure to Asia. Those specializing in Asian studies are not eligible.
Graduate Students
Graduate students are eligible to apply as long as they would not have reached their 30th birthday prior to beginning the grant.