The East-West Center (EWC) Graduate Degree Fellowship 2026 is currently accepting applications for students who wish to continue their education in the United States. This esteemed scholarship offers exceptional candidates the chance to enroll in master’s or PhD programs at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Both U.S. citizens and citizens of Asia and the Pacific region are eligible to apply for the fellowship.
Candidates must submit their applications by December 1, 2025. Over the course of the study time, the fellowship provides complete tuition coverage, housing, meals, a living stipend, health insurance, books, and travel expenses.
In addition to offering financial support for studies, the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship encourages cooperation, leadership training, and cross-cultural interactions among academics from Asia-Pacific.
Additional information regarding the program’s eligibility requirements, financial rewards, and application procedure may be found below.
Host Country: United States
Host Organization: East-West Centre (EWC)
University: University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus, USA
Opportunity Type: Master’s/Doctoral
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Citizenship: Applicants who are citizens of the above qualifying nations are eligible for the award.
- Academic Requirement: Bachelor’s degrees from accredited universities are required of candidates.
- The minimal grade point average (GPA) required of applicants is 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, which is the same as an A.
- English Language Proficiency: Accredited assessments like the Duolingo English Test, TOEFL, and IELTS are needed to demonstrate English language competency.
- Exemptions: Candidates may not be required to take the TOEFL or IELTS if
- They finished their studies in a nation where English is the primary language, and
- Within the last five years, the degree was earned.
Benefits:
- Full Tuition and Fees: The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa covers full undergraduate tuition and fees.
- Health Insurance: For the duration of the degree program, comprehensive health insurance is offered.
- Books & Study Materials: Funding to pay for textbooks and other necessary educational supplies.
- Housing at an East-West Center resident hall that promotes a multicultural living and learning environment is known as “on-campus housing.”
- Food Support: A portion of the money to help with study-related food costs.
- Living Stipend: A stipend is given to assist with personal expenses and daily living costs.
- Incidental Costs: Extra money is available for additional incidental costs, such as personal or academic.
- Field Study & Conferences: Competitive opportunities for additional money to assist research endeavors, fieldwork, and attendance at conferences for academic or professional purposes.
Deadline: 1st December 2025
