Luce Scholars Program

Fifty Years of Exchange

Established in 1974 by the Henry Luce Foundation, the Luce Scholars Program is a competitive and prestigious leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia. The program aims to strengthen relationships across borders by offering Scholars opportunities to deepen their understanding of Asia’s countries, cultures, and people. Through this yearlong immersion, the Program equips scholars with knowledge and skills to address global leadership challenges and build a more interconnected world. The Asia Foundation has had the honor of administering the Luce Scholars program in Asia since 1974. Today, there are more than 800 Luce Scholars alumni living around the world, making invaluable contributions as global leaders and citizens, and building lifelong professional relationships that began with this program. Their experiences demonstrate that there is no better way to build mutual understanding and a sense of common purpose than through sustained, immersive, in-person engagement with others. We are honored to bring this experience to young Americans each year. Learn more about the program at: lucescholars.org.