Luce Scholars Program

Description

The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends and internships for fifteen young Americans to live and work in Asia each year. Dating from 1974, the program's purpose is to increase awareness of Asia among future leaders in American society.

Luce Scholars have backgrounds in virtually any field-other than Asian studies-including medicine, the arts, business, law, science, environmental studies, and journalism. Placements can be made in the following countries in East and Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, China and Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

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Eligibility

• Those who already have significant experience in Asia or Asian studies are not eligible for the Luce Scholars Program.
• Candidates must be American citizens who have received at least a bachelor's degree and are no more than 29 years old on September 1 of the year they enter the program.
• Nominees should have a record of high achievement, outstanding leadership ability, and a clearly defined career interest with evidence of potential for professional accomplishment.

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Nomination

Luce Scholars applicants must be nominated by the Dartmouth College Committee on Graduate Fellowships. Dartmouth College can nominate two candidates (three if finalist in previous year) for this award. Candidates must submit the following to Scholarship Advising by the campus deadline. The application is available online as a fillable document (Word).

1. Scholarship Registration Web Form (Submit by email PRIOR to the campus deadline)
   This form provides Scholarship Advising with the necessary information to open an application file and communicate with you about the application process and important deadlines and considerations.
2. Application Form
3. Personal Statement
4. Four Letters of Recommendation
5. Official Transcripts.  Submit the Dartmouth Transcript Release Form - This will allow Scholarship Advising to request your Official Transcript from the Registrar's Office in a timely fashion. Please submit by MAIL or FAX (see form for information).
6. Two Passport-sized Photographs

The Committee on Graduate Fellowships will read your application materials and decide on nominations. You will be informed of your status via email.

If you are nominated, you will be required to edit and revise your application essays with the Writing Editor.

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Letters of Recommendation

The 4 Letters of Recommendation should be sent to Scholarship Advising, 6201 Wentworth Hall, Hanover, NH 03755 or HB6201.

For more information on recommendation letters, click here.

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Final Application Submission

The Scholarship Advising office will submit your final application with all materials by the Luce Scholars Program deadline.

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Luce Scholars Program Application Schedule

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Additional Information

Luce Scholars Program website

Email Scholarship Advising

Frequently Asked Questions

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