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EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship 2026

A Fully Funded Opportunity to Pursue Master’s or Doctoral Studies at the University of Hawaii, Manoa, USA

The East-West Center (EWC) Graduate Degree Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications for a prestigious, fully funded scholarship to study at the University of Hawaii, Manoa campus. Open to U.S. citizens and individuals from Asia and the Pacific, this fellowship supports Master’s and Doctoral programs with comprehensive financial coverage. The application deadline is December 1, 2025. Below, find detailed information on eligibility, benefits, required documents, and how to apply.

Fellowship Overview

  • Host Country: United States
  • Organization: East-West Center (EWC)
  • Institution: University of Hawaii, Manoa Campus
  • Degree Levels: Master’s and Doctoral
  • Application Deadline: December 1, 2025

What the Fellowship Covers

The EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship provides extensive financial support, including:

  • Full coverage of tuition and fees
  • Health insurance
  • Book expenses
  • Housing in an EWC dormitory
  • Partial funding for meals
  • Monthly stipend for living expenses
  • Additional funding for field study or conference attendance (awarded competitively)

Eligible Countries

The fellowship is open to citizens or permanent residents of the following regions:

United States

U.S. citizens are eligible to apply.

Pacific Region

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

Southeast Asia

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, 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

Eligibility Requirements

  • Must be a citizen or permanent resident of an eligible country
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree
  • Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
  • Provide proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL, or Duolingo English Test)
  • Exemption from English tests if you earned a degree in an English-speaking country within the last five years
  • Apply to the University of Hawaii for the Fall 2026 semester by December 1, 2025

Required Documents

Submit the following by January 10, 2026:

  • Online application for the EWC Fellowship at www.eastwestcenter.org/applyGDF
  • Separate application to the University of Hawaii by December 1, 2025
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • Application acknowledgment
  • Passport bio page
  • Official transcripts
  • Official IELTS or TOEFL score (if applicable)

How to Apply

Ready to apply? Visit the official EWC website to submit your application for the Graduate Degree Fellowship 2026.

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