The Luce Foundation: Luce Scholars Program

Summary: 

1-year professional placement and immersion in an Asian country.

Application Deadline Date: 
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Academic Area: 

Any

Description: 
The Luce Scholars Program offers early career leaders immersive, professional experiences in Asia. The Program aims to forge stronger, more informed, more compassionate relationships across geographic borders by creating opportunities for young Americans across diverse sectors and interests to deepen their ties and understanding of the countries, cultures, and people of Asia.
 
Award Purpose: 
Internship
Other
Year In School: 
Masters
PhD
Post Doctoral
Eligibility Requirement - Gender: 
Any
Eligibility Requirement - Citizenship: 

US Citizen

Eligibility Requirement - Residency: 

Any

Eligibility Requirement - Other: 

* Below 32 years old * Must be nominated by institution. Applications must be submitted by the institution, the Foundation will not accept applications submitted directly by candidates * Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible * 1-year commitment

Specializations: 
Business and the Environment
Climate Change Science and Solutions
Ecosystem Management and Conservation
Energy and the Environment
Environmental Policy Analysis
Forestry
Industrial Ecology and Green Chemistry
People, Equity, and the Environment
Water Resource Science & Management
Urban
Date Updated: 
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Eligibility - Citizenship: 
US Citizens/Permanent Residents