Luce Scholars Program for Internships in Asia

The Luce Scholars Program provides stipends and internships for eighteen 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. Candidates may be graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32 or, no more than three years out from receiving bachelor’s degree. 

The intent of the program is to provide an in-depth experience in Asia to young Americans who would not otherwise have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the country where they are placed. 

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.  
• Candidates who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in one of the countries where we place Luce Scholars are eligible to apply to be placed in a country where they do not have significant experience. 
• Candidates who have majored in Asian Studies are now eligible to apply. 

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

Please visit the Luce Scholars Website and follow the instructions outlined.

Vassar Recipients

In 2020 William Wheeler, Class of 2014 for his work in Art, Education and Technology 

In 2019, Frank NaJarro, Class of 2018 for his work within anthropology and the marginalization of our elderly population

In 2017, Sophia Wallach, Class of 2015 for mediation studies.

In 2015, O'Mara Taylor, Class of 2012 for work in women's health education.

In 2006, Liana Bianchi, Class of 2001 for work in the area of international policy.

In 2004, Marie Doezema Class of 2000 for work in the area of journalism.