The Applications are now open for the Jefferson Fellowship 2026. It is a Fully Funded International Fellowship taking place in Honolulu, USA, Tokyo, Japan, and Seoul, South Korea. The Jefferson Fellowship is a three-week reporting and study Tour on cultures, issues, and Trends. The Program will run from October 25 to November 12, 2026, and participants will spend three weeks in three countries. The Primary objective of the program is to enhance the understanding of cultures, issues, and trends in the Indo-Pacific region. The Fellowship will cover the applicant’s Transport, International Travel, Food, Accommodation, Ground Transport, and all activities. Below are more details about the Jefferson Fellowship requirements, financial benefits, and the application process.
Details About Jefferson Fellowship 2026
- Host Countries: USA, Japan, and South Korea.
- Duration: 3 Weeks
- Program Dates: October 25 to November 12, 2026
- Organized by: East-West Center
- Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 10th March 2026
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Airfare Tickets to all destinations.
- Accommodation
- Most meals and a Meal Allowance
- Ground Transportation
- Airport Transfers
- Cultural Activities
- Interpretation services
- Organized meetings and visits
Note: All Fellows must pay a USD$900.00 program fee to cover costs not provided by the scholarship funds.
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Program Theme
- Theme: New Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence: Navigating AI’s Impacts on Societies and Economic Security in the Asia-Pacific Region.
This year’s Jefferson Fellowships will explore the opportunities and challenges posed by AI in the region.
Eligible Countries
The Fellowship is open to the Citizens of:
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.
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Eligibility Criteria
- The Fellowship is open to the Nationals of the Pacific Region and United States Citizens.
- Print, broadcast, or online journalist working in the Indo-Pacific region, including the United States.
- This program is for full-time journalists only.
- At least 5 years of professional journalism experience.
- Ability to communicate in English in a professional setting.
- Strongly encouraged to generate content during and after the program in the form of formal print and broadcast stories, blogs, and social media communications.
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Required Documents
- 2025 Jefferson Fellowships Application Form
- Letter of interest
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
- Employer’s statement of support
- Letters of recommendation
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How to Apply for the 2026 Jefferson Fellowship?
Applicants can apply online from the official website. Create an account and start the application form. The Link to the website is below. For more Fully Funded International fellowships, kindly check out the Fellowships Category.
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