| Name | Luce Scholars Program |
| Sponsor | The Henry Luce Foundation |
| Website | http://www.hluce.org/3scholfm.html |
| JHU Deadline | November 5 — JHU may nominate three candidates |
| Official Deadline | First Monday in December |
| Requirements | U.S. citizenship Graduating seniors, graduates (less than 29 years old by September 1 of program year) Ineligibility: Significant experience in Asia or Asian studies |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Financing | Provides stipends and internships in Asia for one year. |
| Location | East and Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, S. Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam |
| Field(s) of study | Any |
| Description | Since 1974, the Luce Scholars program has sought to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society by providing stipends and internships for 15 young Americans to live and work in Asia each year. This unusual program does not support those with a background in Asia, such as those who have lived there or studied the region and its languages. Instead, this is a non-academic program for students and recent graduates who have well-defined career goals and who believe that an experience in Asia would be useful and interesting. Luce Scholars, chosen for their achievements and leadership ability, may have a background in any field other than Asian studies, such as medicine, the arts, business, law, science, environmental studies, and journalism. |
| How to Apply | 1. Optional — Meet with Dean Bader by
October 1 2. Hopkins Deadline — November 5 3. Hopkins Interview — November 15 through November 19 4. Official Deadline — December 6 (Note: All nominees will be interviewed by the Luce Foundation) |
| Application | Contact Dean Bader for nomination information. Click here to access the application. |
| Special Tip | The essay should explain how an experience in Asia would add an important dimension to your professional goals. The Luce Foundation will arrange specific internship placements, so applicants need only discuss what countries would be more interesting and what kind of internship would be desirable. |
| Recent Winners | Zina Deretsky, MA'01 Ravi Kavasery '03 |
The information on this page is subject to change. Check the official scholarship website for information & deadlines.
Modified: April 5, 2004