CONTACT MARYLAND’S NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS OFFICE AT scholarships@umd.edu TO DISCUSS YOUR INTEREST IN THE LUCE SCHOLARS PROGRAM AND TO RECEIVE SUPPORT ON YOUR APPLICATION! 

****The Luce Scholars Program is a 13-month leadership development program that provides immersive, professional experiences in Asia.****

Designed to deepen mutual understanding and strengthen relationships across borders, the Luce Scholars Program emphasizes experiential learning rather than academic study. Scholars are not enrolled in a degree-granting program or engaged in traditional research, but instead participate in hands-on, cross-cultural, and professional learning through their language training and placements. The Luce Scholars Program is open to American citizens or permanent residents who are under 32 years of age, have received at least a bachelor’s degree, have demonstrated leadership potential and a record of high achievement, and possess a strong interest in deepening their engagement with Asia. Placements are currently possible in the following countries and regions: Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Timor Leste. [Want to learn about Fulbright opportunities in Asia? Complete this brief survey!] 

Monday, May 12 – 11am-12pm Eastern – Open to All Webinar on the Luce Scholars Program

Wednesday, May 21 – 2pm-3pm Eastern – Open to All Webinar on the Luce Scholars Program

Monday, June 10 – 10am-11am Eastern – Open to All Webinar on the Luce Scholars Program

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 

Here is a link to access the application for the 2026-2027 Luce Scholars year in Asia. 

To learn more about the Luce Scholars Program, review eligibility criteria or gain access to the application, and visit the Luce website. In the meantime, if you have any questions about the program, please feel free to reach out to the UMD National Scholarships Office at UMD by writing to scholarships@umd.edu