Luce Scholars
Established in 1974, the Luce Scholars Program is a competitive leadership development fellowship that provides emerging leaders with immersive professional experiences in Asia. The Luce Scholars 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.
Eligibility
- Class year: Applicants may be graduating seniors, recent graduates, or young professionals under the age of 32, who have earned at least a bachelor’s degree before the start of the Program, OR if older than 32, applicants must have received their bachelor’s degree within the past three years.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizens or permanent residents
Other eligibility guidelines:
- Applicants who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in more than one of the countries where Luce Scholars are placed are not eligible to apply.
- Applicants who have spent 18 weeks or more (since beginning college) in only one of the countries where Luce Scholars are placed may still apply, but they will not be placed in the country where they have spent significant time.
Eligible applicants may submit applications directly to the Luce Scholars program.
Follow the instructions for submitting an application and review application tips and resources in the Luce Scholars Application Toolkit (Davidson login required).
Schedule an Office of Fellowships advising appointment with Gaylena Merritt, Director of Fellowships, to discuss your candidacy.
Davidson Luce Scholars
2007 - Dane A. Erickson '01 (China)
2006 - Elizabeth Marie Melchionna '02 (Thailand)
2001 - Jason Prince '99 (Japan)
1991 - Mark Sandy '87 (Japan)
1985 - Lillian Grace Woo '86 (Malaysia)
1981 - Robert F. Campany '81 (Taiwan)