East West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship 2024

Overview

East West Center graduate degree fellowship program provides funds to international students for master's and PhD. The main aim of this scholarship is to build Asia- An pacific community that will be concerned about leadership roles. EWGF is focusing about to bring change of harmony and togetherness to the region. EWC graduate degree fellowship program engages the students in leadership development programs during their studies at the University of Hawaii.

East West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship grants cover the student’s tuition fee, books, and accommodation cost of MS and PhD enrolled students.

Eligible Countries For East West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

Students belonging to the following countries/ region can apply for the fellowship program.

• USA

• Pacific Region

• Southeast Asia

• South Asia including Pakistan

• East Asia

Benefits Of East West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship

The following funds are provided by the EWC graduate degree fellowship program

• Full tuition fee as charged by the University of Hawaii for masters or PhD programs

• Accommodation will be provided in East West Center residence hall

• Monthly stipend to cover food and living expenses

• Books or any study material allowance

• Health insurance

• Travel cost for field study programs (in the USA)

Estimated Expenses Beyond The Fellowship Grant

• $350 per month may be paid by the student beyond the living expenses of the fellowship

• The health insurance plan selected by the student may exceed the health insurance subsidy decided/ granted by the fellowship program

• Travel cost from home country to the USA

Courses For EWC Fellowship Program

EWC graduate degree fellowship program provides funds for all study programs offered at the University of Hawaii. The University of Hawaii offers graduate degree programs in all study fields except

• Medicine

• Law

• Business studies

Some of the most famous study disciplines offered by the University of Hawaii for MS and PhD fellowship programs are

• Animal Sciences

• Arts

• Botany

• Chemistry

• Molecular biology

• Engineering

• Disaster management and Humanitarian Assistance

• Economics

• Education

• Epidemiology

• Food Science

• International Culture Studies

• Architecture

• Microbiology

• Marine Biology

• Mathematics

• Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering

• Neurosciences

• Political Sciences

• Public Administration

• Public Health

• Sociology

• Telecommunication

• Zoology

Eligibility Criteria For EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship

Students who want to apply for an EWC graduate degree fellowship have to fulfill the following eligibility criteria

• Must be a Pakistan national  

• Must have a graduation degree from a HEC recognized university

• The minimum CGPA required for Master or PhD at the University of Hawaii is 3.0/4.0

• Dual nationals are not accepted, but the second nationality of the USA is acceptable

• Applicants have to get a J1 visa

• One of the following English language test scores is required by the university

• TOFEL with minimum 79 scores

• IELTS: 6.5 bands

Application Process For East West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship Program

• Applicants have to enroll first in any master's or PhD study program to proceed to the fellowship program

• University of Hawaii accept admission application from 1st August each year

• After getting an offer letter from University, students have to send all required documents to East West Center for the fellowship program

Documents Required For EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship

• Acceptance letter from the university

• Updated CV

• Copy of passport

• Statement of purpose

• Attested educational transcripts

• Letters of recommendation (3)

• English language test score certificate

Deadline For EWC Graduate Fellowship Application

East West Center accepts the applications for graduate degree fellowship programs till 1st December each year.  Students have the relaxation to submit some of the above mentioned documents later on.