These full scholarships cover the costs of tuition and fees at the University of Hawai'i, books, housing in an East-West Center dormitory, meals and incidental expenses and health insurance. Funding for field study is also offered on a competitive basis. The Asian Development Bank-Japan Scholarship Program funds students from developing member countries of the Bank for graduate degree study in fields relevant to the development needs of their countries, such as economics, business administration, or urban and regional planning. The U.S. State Department, through the Bureau of Cultural Affairs, provides funding for two special degree study programs for citizens of South Pacific nations and East Timor. Scholarships are awarded for undergraduate or masters degree study.
Priority is given to applicants seeking degrees that address national development needs.
November 1 Student Affiliate Program Students enrolled in graduate programs at the University of Hawai'i are eligible to apply to the Center's Student Affiliate Program. In addition, students have opportunities to interact with scholars, policymakers, journalists, and other professionals who participate in the Center's seminars and professional development programs. Students are also encouraged to become involved in the broader community of the university and the metropolitan area of Honolulu, with its distinctive multicultural population. Beyond fulfilling degree requirements at the University of Hawai'i, East-West Center students are required to take part in the Center's education program. In addition to participating in regular student activities and seminars, EWC students are required to take part in an East-West Center research project or complete one of several interdisciplinary certificates.