Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a competitive leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia. In partnership with The Asia Foundation, which has offices in each of the countries and regions where we place our Scholars, we aim to strengthen relationships across borders by offering Scholars opportunities to deepen their understanding of Asia’s countries, cultures, and people. Through this yearlong immersion, the Program equips scholars with knowledge and skills to address global leadership challenges and build a more interconnected world.
The Program’s most unique feature is the individually tailored placement. Once Scholars are selected in January, our team contacts them individually to discuss their interests and expectations and relate those interests to work opportunities in Asia.
Our team explores specific placement opportunities in the Spring and makes arrangements with host institutions. This process is usually completed in May. We try to match each Scholar’s background, experience, training, and aspirations with an appropriate placement.
Applications are open April through mid-September for the following year.
Learn more:https://lucescholars.org/selection/#section-2