East-West Center LEAD Scholar Info Session (Virtual)

The East-West Center's (EWC) Leadership Exchange Advanced Degree (LEAD) Scholar Program (formerly Student Affiliate) brings together accomplished scholars from the across the world to participate EWC’s educational programs and to live in its international residence halls. Full-time UH Mānoa graduate students in good academic standing or students attending UH Mānoa on special graduate exchange may apply. Participants become part of a dynamic international community; are eligible for competitive Center travel awards; live in EWC's discounted housing adjacent to the Mānoa campus; engage in educational, cultural, leadership development and extracurricular programs; can participate in a professional mentoring program; and so much more. Register for our upcoming webinar to hear from EWC Program Staff and learn more about the application process. Fall 2026 applications are due May 15th. Visit the LEAD Scholar Program webpage (go.hawaii.edu/i3f) to start planning.