Luce Scholarship
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The Luce Scholars Program is a nationally competitive fellowship program. It was launched by the Henry Luce Foundation in 1974 to enhance the understanding of Asia among potential leaders in American society. The program provides stipends, language training, and individualized professional placement in Asia for 15-18 Luce Scholars each year, and welcomes applications from college seniors, graduate students, and young professionals in a variety of fields who have had limited exposure to Asia. The program is unique among American-Asian exchanges in that it is intended for young leaders who have had limited experience of Asia and who might not otherwise have an opportunity in the normal course of their careers to come to know Asia. Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program. On the other hand, candidates may have taken Asian language or Asia-focused courses (without majoring in Asian Studies). They may have spent up to a total of twelve weeks in countries where Luce Scholars are placed.
| Eligiblity Information |
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Academic Level:
Junior, Senior, Bachelors degree (not currently enrolled)
Age minimum or maximum:*
Yes
Minimum and/or maximum age? 30 (maximum)
Open to international students:
No
Required to demonstrate financial need:
No
Discipline Area(s):
Open to All Disciplines
Minimum GPA:
Yes
If yes, what is the minimum? 3.5
Demographic Information (preferred or required):
Award type:
Fellowship
Amount Awarded:
Amount varies
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Application Deadline:
October
Date application is available:
Varies
USC endorsement required:
Yes
USC endorsement application deadline:
USC endorsement process explanation:
USC endorsement website/URL:
| Award Details: |
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Is there an interview:
Yes
Approximate date finalists are notified:
January
Approximate date selected candidates are notified:
February
Previous USC recipients:
1975: Laurie M. Phillips
1978: Daniel A. Waxer
1982: Douglas N. Hamilton
1983: Dennis J. Scannell
1988: Amy R. Forbes
1991: Pamella J. Dana and William S. Gregory
1997: Nicole M. Fraser
2000: Tyler Kelley
2001: John R. Cochran IV and Caroline P. Hennen
2005: Samuel A. Bazzi
2006: Roberto C. Padilla
2007: Miles Dail Killingsworth
2011: Craig Western
2013: Tamara Shogaolu
Average number of applications received:
Number awarded:
Average GPA of recipients:
3.7
| Sponsor: |
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Henry Luce Foundation
| Contact Information: |
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Primary Contact:
Erica Lovano McCann
Position:
Director, Academic Honors & Fellowships
Phone:
213-740-9116
Email:
lovano@usc.edu
Website:
https://ahf.usc.edu/fellowships/luce/
Address:
3601 Trousdale Parkway, STU 300,
Los Angeles, CA 90089
United States