Applications are currently being accepted for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship
East-West Center Fellowship Scholarship 2026 Fellowship supports graduate study at the University of Hawai‘i and is awarded annually through an international competition. The East-West Center Fellowship is intended for applicants from the United States and the Asia-Pacific region seeking graduate degree support in fields that align with the Center’s goals. The East-West Center (EWC) administers the Graduate Degree Fellowship and partners with the University of Hawai‘i (UH) to place fellows in graduate programs. The EWC provides application guidance and links to forms, and the UH admissions system is used for graduate admission for fellowship applicants.
Benefits of East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship
- Full Tuition: 100% of tuition and academic fees covered at UH Mānoa.
- Free Housing: On-campus room in an East-West Center residence hall.
- Monthly Stipend: Regular cash allowance for food and daily living costs.
- Book Allowance: Funding for required textbooks and study supplies.
- Health Coverage: Partial or full health insurance subsidy.
- Leadership & Grants: Access to seminars, research funding, and professional networking.
East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship Requirements
- Individuals who are citizens or permanent residents of the countries listed on the page may apply for the East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship.
- Before the start of the award, applicants for graduate programs must have obtained a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited US college or university, or from a recognized institution of higher learning abroad.
- Generally, an applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (4.0=A scale) or the equivalent, in the last four semesters or six quarters of the undergraduate record and in all post-baccalaureate work.
Application Date and Process
- Applications for the academic year 2026-2027 competition will open on August 15 and close on December 1.
- If you are not already enrolled as a classified graduate student at UH Mānoa, you must apply to the university for the following fall semester by December 1.
- The University of Hawai‘i launches their online application system (https://manoa.hawaii.edu/graduate/) on August 1 each year for admissions the following year.
- To ensure timely processing of your EWC application, supporting documents for both your UH admissions office and department applications must be completed by January 10.
- Access application documents via the provided links for Academic Letter of Reference Form & Instructions and Civic Engagement Letter of Reference Form & Instructions.
- Prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to first review the Frequently Asked Questions page before applying.
Application Deadline
01 December, 2026
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