Luce Scholars Program
Henry Luce Foundation
ClosedBuild experience in Asia through language learning and a professional placement tailored to your interests.
- Location
- Asia; placement-dependent
- Format
- 13 months of language study and professional placement
- Funding
- Location-adjusted living stipend and funded language training
- Application deadline
- 2027–28 closed September 8, 2026 · 5 p.m. ET
Who can apply
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a bachelor’s degree before the program starts; under age 33 at departure. Limits apply to recent time spent in Asian placement countries.
Before you apply
The published 2027–28 deadline has passed, even if the page still says applications are open. Next-cycle dates are not assumed.
Official sources
Program details checked September 15, 2026. Application status checked September 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, funding, and deadlines with the program.