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The EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship 2027 is fully funded. It covers tuition and fees, housing in an East-West Center dormitory, and part of your daily costs, for a master’s or PhD at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. It also puts you in a residential community and leadership programme at the East-West Center.
Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | United States (Hawai’i) |
| Institution | East-West Center and the University of Hawai’i at Manoa |
| Study level | Master’s and PhD |
| Funding | Tuition and fees, dormitory housing, and partial living costs, plus a residential and leadership programme |
| Who can apply | Citizens or permanent residents of the US, and citizens of Asia and the Pacific (including Russia) |
| Application fee | None for the fellowship |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026. See the Deadline section. |
What is the EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship?
The East-West Center is a United States institution in Hawai’i built to strengthen ties between the US, Asia, and the Pacific. Its Graduate Degree Fellowship funds people from that region to study for a master’s or PhD at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa while living together in an East-West Center community.
It is more than money. Fellows join leadership projects, cultural exchange, and service work, and they build a lifelong network of people focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
What the fellowship covers
- General tuition and fees for your University of Hawai’i graduate programme
- Housing in an East-West Center dormitory
- Partial funding toward your daily expenses
- Competitive funding for field study and conference presentations during your studies
Who can apply
- Citizens or permanent residents of the United States
- Citizens of countries in the Pacific and Asia, including Russia
- You are applying for a master’s or doctoral programme at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa
- You can show a commitment to the future development of the Indo-Pacific region
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
The University of Hawai’i asks for proof of English from most international applicants. Check your programme for the exact score and book the test early so it does not delay you.
Can I apply with average grades?
This is a competitive fellowship, so strong grades help. If your academic record and your commitment to the Indo-Pacific region are clear, you are a good fit. Make both plain in your application.
Required documents
- The East-West Center fellowship application
- A separate University of Hawai’i at Manoa graduate application to your chosen programme
- Your transcripts and degree certificates
- Proof of English, if required
- References and a statement of your goals
How to write your application
The East-West Center funds people who will help the Indo-Pacific region grow. So connect your subject, your career, and the change you want to make in the region. Be specific about the problem you care about and how this degree helps. Write plainly and stay within the length asked.
How to apply, step by step
- Read the fellowship page and confirm your country is eligible.
- Choose a master’s or PhD programme at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
- Submit the East-West Center fellowship application by the deadline.
- Submit your separate University of Hawai’i graduate application to your programme.
- Prepare your transcripts, references, English score, and goals statement.
Selection process
The East-West Center reviews applications on your academic strength and your commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. You also need to be admitted to your University of Hawai’i programme, so treat both applications as equally important.
Deadline
1 December 2026.
Give yourself time for two applications, the fellowship and the university, plus your English test. Start early and confirm the date on the official East-West Center page before you submit.
Have a question?
Drop your question in the comments and we will help. Tell us your country and your field, and we will point you in the right direction.
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