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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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- 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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Luce Scholars applicants must be nominated by the Dartmouth College Committee on Graduate Fellowships. Dartmouth College can nominate three candidates for this award in 2006-2007. Candidates must submit the following to Scholarship Advising by the campus deadline. The application is available online as a fillable PDF. Must use IBM compatible PC with Internet Explorerer or Netscape. Hard copies of application are available through Scholarship Advising.
- Application Form
- Personal Statement
- Four Letters of Recommendation
- Official Transcript
- 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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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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The Scholarship Advising office will submit your final application with all materials by the Luce Scholars Program deadline.
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November 3, 2008
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Campus deadline for nomination materials
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December 1, 2008
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Luce Scholars Program Application Deadline
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February 2008
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Finalists Announced
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March 2008
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Luce Scholars Announced
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Luce Scholars Program website
Email Scholarship Advising
Frequently Asked Questions
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