Is financial assistance available for APLP fellows?
A All APLP participants are granted a generous APLP Entry Fellowship by the East-West Center worth approximately $15,000. Regarding the supplemental costs of participation in the APLP (accommodation, living expenses etc.), a number of East-West Center funding opportunities are available. However, these supplemental scholarships are competitive and require a separate essay found on the application form (see Verification of Funds for Expenses beyond the APLP Entrance Fellowship). Supplemental funds are awarded based on merit, proven need, program goals (such as diversity), and scholarship availability. Priority is given to the five-month residency period in Hawaii, as well as supporting participants from under-represented countries in the Asia Pacific region in line with the mission of the EWC. Almost all supplemental awards are partial scholarships. All APLP fellows are encouraged to find their own funding. In the past, the majority of APLP participants have been partially or fully fund
A All APLP participants are granted a generous APLP Entry Fellowship by the East-West Center to cover the majority of program fees. The value of these fellowships is approximately $15,000. Regarding the supplemental costs of participation in the APLP (accommodation, living expenses etc.), a number of East-West Center funding opportunities are available. However, these supplemental scholarships are competitive and require a separate essay found on the application form (see Verification of Funds for Expenses beyond the APLP Entrance Fellowship). Supplemental funds are awarded based on merit, proven need, program goals (such as diversity), and scholarship availability. Priority is given to the five-month residency period in Hawaii, as well as supporting participants from under-represented countries in the Asia Pacific region in line with the mission of the EWC. Almost all supplemental awards are partial scholarships. All APLP fellows are encouraged to find their own funding. In the past,
