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East-West Center (EWC) Graduate Degree Fellowship in University of Hawaii 2027/2028

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Location
USA
Opportunity type
scholarship
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Published
October 4, 2026

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Deadline: December 1, 2026

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You can apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship if you are a graduate student from or residing in Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. The Fellowship covers all the costs to study for your master’s or doctoral degree at the University of Hawaii in Mānoa. So, if you are looking for an excellent opportunity that could turn around your career, this is the right opportunity for you.

Eligibility: To be eligible for the application, candidates must be from one of the following countries: United States Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Northern Marianas, New Zealand, Palau, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tokelau, Wallis & Futuna Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu

Benefits: The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship pays the following funding: Full-time graduate tuition and fees as per general tuition charged for post-baccalaureate students at the U.H. at Manoa toward master’s or doctoral studies; Single occupancy housing or accommodation in an East-West Center residence hall, Allowance to partially cover food and incidental expenses

How to apply: You should apply for admission to the U.H. Manoa (UHM) graduate department when you apply to the EWC. Candidates should send the Mandatory documents to the East-West Center before December 1, 2026. Supporting documents must be completed for the U.H.

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Overview

You can apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship if you are a graduate student from or residing in Southeast Asia, South Asia, East Asia, the Pacific, and the United States. The Fellowship covers all the costs to study for your master’s or doctoral degree at the University of Hawaii in Mānoa. So, if you are looking for an excellent opportunity that could turn around your career, this is the right opportunity for you.

Quick Details

Organized by: East-West Center

Degree: Master/ Doctoral degree

Location: USA

Duration of the Award: 12 months, extendable for less than 24 months

Host Institution: University of Hawaii

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026

Documents Submission Deadline: January 10, 2026

Result Announcement: April 1, 2027

Fellowship Start Date: August 2027

Supporting Documents

Applicants should submit the following supporting documents with their Fellowship application by December 1, 2025:

  • Application Acknowledgement receipt or proof of U.H. application submission for prospective students applying for admission
  • UH’i statement of objectives (refer to the academic program for instructions), current U.H. students continuing in their same degree and field do not need to submit this document.
  • CV/Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of passport biodata page if available (for international candidates)
  • Students applying for the Obuchi Student Scholarship, please submit a photocopy of your permanent domicile in Okinawa or a certificate of residence

To be submitted by January 10, 2027:

  • Official transcripts from each college or university you attended (see the Handbook’s “Academic Transcripts” section for submission instructions).
  • If you are not a current University of Hawaii student and must demonstrate English proficiency, the testing service must report an official IELTS or TOEFL. Please check the Handbook section on “Exams and Score Reports” for more information on how to write your results.
  • Three letters of recommendation address your academic abilities and professional goals; the third reflects on your community service, civic engagement, or extracurricular activities. When you submit your online application, your referee will be sent a link to the Letter of Reference form.

Applicants should send any physical documents to the East-West Center at the following address:

Registrar’s Office/Graduate Degree Fellowship
East-West Center
1601 East-West Road
John A. Burns Hall, Room 2066
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96848-1601 USA

Note: Read the Handbook of Application here.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the application, candidates must be from one of the following countries:

United States

Pacific Region: American Samoa, Australia, Federated States of Micronesia, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, New Caledonia, Niue, Northern Marianas, New Zealand, Palau, Solomon Islands, Samoa, Papua New Guinea, Tokelau, Wallis & Futuna Islands, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu

Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Timor-Leste, Vietnam

South Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka

East Asia: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan

When you apply to the EWC, you must also request admission to the graduate program at U.H. Manoa (UHM).

A four-year bachelor’s degree is required from a U.S.-accredited university or an institution abroad.

Must have completed the last four semesters or six quarters of the bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A scale).

By December 1, 2026, you plan to apply to a graduate program at the University of Hawaii.

Benefits

The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship pays the following funding

Full-time graduate tuition and fees as per general tuition charged for post-baccalaureate students at the U.H. at Manoa toward master’s or doctoral studies;

Single occupancy housing or accommodation in an East-West Center residence hall,

Allowance to partially cover food and incidental expenses

Stipends for books, materials, and supplies

Subsidy toward health insurance coverage

All Graduate Degree Fellowship applicants may benefit from EWCA Alumni and Foundation scholarships.

In the event of funding availability, EWC may provide funding for field studies and conference presentations to degree fellows on a competitive basis during their study period.

Note: All provisions above are subject to change.

How to apply

You should apply for admission to the U.H. Manoa (UHM) graduate department when you apply to the EWC.

Candidates should send the Mandatory documents to the East-West Center before December 1, 2026. Supporting documents must be completed for the U.H. Application and the East-West Center by January 10, 2026.

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