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East-West Center
Award Services Office
Attn: APLP
John A. Burns Hall, Room 2066
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA
East-West Center student fellows develop Each year, approximately 40 participants are
lifelong relationships and a powerful sense of selected who have strong leadership experience or
community with others who share an interest in exhibit high leadership potential. All participants
the Asia Pacific region. Located in Honolulu have at least a Bachelor’s degree and most have a
adjacent to the University of Hawai‘i, the Center’s Master’s degree. APLP participants come from a
21-acre campus features conference, research, minimum of 20 countries and a tremendous range
and residential facilities nestled in the heart of of backgrounds (for example, science, business,
beautiful Mānoa Valley. development, politics, government, civil society,
medicine, religious orders, art, finance, academia or
research). The age of participants ranges from mid
THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI`I 20s to mid 40s with an average of 32 in 2009.
The East-West Center maintains close
institutional ties with the University of Hawai`i The first five months (August through December)
through a variety of programs. The University of involves coursework and living and working on
Hawai`i at Mānoa was founded in 1907. It is campus within a diverse community. First semester
located on 300 acres of land in Mānoa Valley, program content focuses on three areas:
close to the center of metropolitan Honolulu. It interpreting emerging issues facing the Asia Pacific;
enrolls approximately 20,000 full-time students developing leadership capacity; and professional
each semester of whom 6,000 are graduate development. Activities include workshops,
students. All reference in this bulletin to the discussion seminars, outdoor challenges, lectures,
University of Hawai`i refers to the Mānoa campus simulations, field experiences, independent work
unless otherwise specified. Visit www.hawaii.edu and online activities.
for information on the University of Hawai`i.
In the second semester, participants engage in a
range of flexible, customized activities for an
additional four months (January to May). These
activities may include: working in internships, Southeast Asia Korea, Palau
advanced coursework at the University of Hawai’i, Brunei Republic of Papua New Guinea
developing applied leadership projects, carrying out Burma Mongolia Samoa
extended field studies, or returning to employment. Cambodia Russia Solomon Islands
In all cases there is a continuation of the program Timor Leste Tokelau
through online and/or face-to-face meetings. A Indonesia South Asia Tonga
graduation re-union is held in May in Honolulu. Lao, People’s Afghanistan Tuvalu
Democratic Vanuatu
Bangladesh
Fellowships are awarded annually in an Republic Wallis & Futuna Islands
Bhutan
international competition. The deadline for the next Malaysia
India
competition is December 1, 2009 for study to begin Philippines U.S.
Iran
in August 2010. Singapore United States
Maldives
Thailand Puerto Rico
Nepal
Vietnam Virgin Island
Pakistan
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT CONDITIONS
Sri Lanka
East-Asia
Length of Award China
Pacific
All APLP fellow awards are granted on an annual o Hong
Region
basis, starting in August. The initial award is for Kong
o Macau American
five months with an option of extending for nine
o Mainland Samoa
months depending on which spring semester
Australia
option the participant chooses. o Taiwan
Cook Islands
Japan
Federated
Korea,
States of
Eligibility Democratic
Micronesia
Eligibility to apply is determined by an individual’s People's
Fiji
ability to meet the following conditions: Republic of
French
Polynesia
Bachelor’s Degree and Grade Point Average
Guam
Before the start of the award, applicants must
Kiribati
have obtained a 4-year bachelor’s degree or its
Marshall
equivalent from an accredited U.S. college or
Islands
university or from a recognized institution of
Nauru
higher learning abroad. Equivalency is
New
determined by the University of Hawai`i Graduate
Caledonia
Division Admissions Office. Generally, an
New Zealand
applicant must have a minimum grade point
Niue
average of 3.0 (4.0=A scale) or the equivalent, in
Northern
the last four semesters or six quarters of the
Marianas
undergraduate record and in all post-
baccalaureate work.
Citizenship or Permanent Residence Note: For applicants with dual citizenship, if the
The Center’s original mandate by the U.S. United States is one of the countries in which the
Congress established its geographical area of applicant has dual citizenship, the application will
interest as Asia, the Pacific, and the United be processed as a US applicant.
States. Individuals who are citizens or permanent
residents of the United States or a country listed For applicants with dual citizenship, please note
below may apply for the APLP. If you are a that only citizens from countries on the list above
citizen of a country which is not listed below and are eligible for fellowship consideration and for the
would like to apply to the APLP, please email J-1 visa if awarded the fellowship. For example, if
APLP@eastwestcenter.org for further details. an applicant has dual citizenship in the United
Kingdom and Pakistan, the application will be
processed as an applicant from Pakistan. If
awarded a fellowship, the applicant must use
his/her Pakistani passport to be eligible for the
fellowship.
Visa
APLP fellows who are not citizens or permanent
residents of the United States are required to come
to the EWC on the Exchange Visitor (J-1) visa and Living expenses are estimated at a
are subject to all provisions of the Exchange Visitor minimum of $600 per month (total US
Program. $3,000)
East-West Center Program Fees (total US
The intent of the Exchange Visitor Program is to $3,500)
have participants return to their home countries upon Field Experience expenses (total US $750)
program completion to share and apply the Travel to and from home country and
knowledge and experience gained during their Honolulu (varies)
program at the Center. Exchange visitors on East- Visa fee(s) if applicable
West Center sponsorship are required to return
to their home country for an aggregate period of APLP fellows are responsible for all personal and
two years after completing their exchange visitor academic expenses not covered by the EWC
program. Entrance Fellowship. These expenses are
estimated to be US $9,140 for the fall semester,
English Proficiency Exam Required plus airfare, and visa fees if applicable.
Applicants from non-English speaking countries
must submit either official Test of English as Supplemental Scholarships
Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International
English Language Testing System (IETLS) scores. In addition to the EWC Entrance Fellowship granted to
Please refer to the REQUIRED TEST section on all participants, supplemental scholarships are
page 10 of this document. available to help alleviate participant costs. Please
see the APLP website for current information
FUNDING PROVISIONS http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp/applicati
on-and-finances/.
Basic Provisions (to be provided by the EWC)
The EWC Entrance Fellowship Fellows are encouraged to secure financial support
(approximately $15,000, granted to all from other sources wherever possible. In the past,
participants) provides funding for the the majority of APLP fellows have been partially or
award period, including: fully funded by employers, government agencies,
NGOs, fellowships, minority scholarships, and other
University of Hawai`i tuition and fees external sources, including sponsors and family
Health insurance in the fall semester support; or participants have been fully self-funded.
Program events, guest speakers,
workshops, materials, activities The availability of funding from other sources
May reunion/graduation should be noted on the Verification of Funds Form
SEVIS visa fee included in this application packet. If you secure
new resources after December 1, 2009 please send
Estimated expenses beyond the fellowship are an amended form.
noted below to help fellows anticipate and budget
for their round-trip flight, housing in an EWC Spring Semester Options
residence hall and living expenses not covered
by the EWC Entrance fellowship. The Center The spring semester of the APLP is designed to
strongly encourages applicants to seek financial provide the time, space and institutional support for
support from other institutions, funding agencies, fellows to pursue customized individual career
or personal funds to prepare to cover these plans and professional goals. Residency in
estimated additional costs. Refer to the Honolulu is possible but not required.
application materials for additional details.
Spring semester costs vary depending on which
International applicants for the EWC fellowship option the participant selects. These include:
must provide evidence of availability of financial internships (paid or unpaid), extended field study in
support for the estimated living expenses before a Southeast Asia (GIST), applied leadership projects,
DS2019 for the J-1 visa can be issued. elective classes at the University of Hawai‘i, or
return to home country/employment. These options
Estimated Expenses beyond the EWC Entrance are self-funded.
Fellowship (to be provided by the
participant) For additional information, check the APLP website
at:
Accommodations (total US $1,890) http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp/aplp-
experience/second-semester/
Travel 1. Application materials are received at the East-
The EWC Entrance Fellowship does not provide West Center’s Award Services Office where
support for initial and terminal air transportation. they are checked for completeness, including
supporting documents. Incomplete
Housing
applications will not be reviewed.
All APLP fellows are required to live in the Center’s
graduate residence halls during the fall semester.
2. An East-West Center Review Committee will
Information about East-West Center housing screen applications, conduct interviews, decide
facilities may be found at our website: on acceptance, and notify applicants. The final
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/about-ewc/housing/ selection decision will be conveyed in writing
and only to the applicant. No information
Spouses and Dependents regarding final selection will be disclosed over
APLP fellows are required to come alone to the telephone.
Honolulu for the fall semester and to reside in on-
campus EWC housing. This allows participants to
engage fully in all East-West Center activities, as 3. The EWC will forward all accepted applications
well as to gain maximum benefit from the intensive to the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa (UHM).
nature of the APLP experience. The University will review applications to
determine whether the applicant meets
In the spring semester, APLP fellows who choose admission requirements for unclassified
to remain in Honolulu may live-off campus, if they graduate status. UHM will notify the East-West
wish. Wherever possible, the EWC will support visa Center of its decisions.
applications for those participants who wish to bring
their spouse/children to the United States for the 4. The East-West Center Review Committee will
duration of the spring semester (January – May
review the decisions of UHM and notify
2010). The participant is responsible for all costs
involved. applicants. Acceptance at UHM means APLP
courses may be taken for college credit.
Rejection by UHM means applicants accepted
THE REVIEW PROCESS/TIMETABLE by the EWC may still attend the APLP but will
not receive official credit in the fall semester or
Selection for the APLP Fellowship is based take elective courses at UHM in the spring
upon the merits of the application. The final semester.
selection decision takes into consideration the
following: 5. The EWC Supplemental Scholarships
Committee will review finalist applications for
1. Asia Pacific engagement and evidence of supplementary scholarship consideration and
interest in the region; notify applicants.
2. Leadership track record in professional,
public and/or personal realms; 6. Visa Applications: Upon notification of
3. Professional work experience, international acceptance into the program, international
experience and aptitude, including participants will require an Exchange Visitor (J-
overseas residence; 1) visa and will be asked to send to East-West
4. Educational preparation, test scores, letters Center Award Services the following:
of reference, academic record, narrative
statements; PASSPORT: A copy of the passport
5. Language skills, inter-cultural and diversity biodata page (the page inside the passport
exposure; – often the first or last page – that includes
6. Volunteer and community service birth date, birthplace, passport number, and
experience; passport issue and expiration dates)
7. Personal vision (future goals)
8. Experience working collaboratively in small FINANCIAL CERTIFICATION: A bank
teams or large groups. statement showing evidence of ability to
cover expenses not provided by the EWC
The APLP and University of Hawai`i application Fellowship or a supplemental scholarship.
forms are reviewed in the following sequence: This bank statement must be an original
document bearing a bank official’s
signature. An official English translation Note: Please specify your country of
should be provided as well if the original is citizenship and permanent residence when
in a language other than English. There is requesting an application.
no need to show a U.S. dollar account; an
account in local currency is acceptable, as SUBMITTING THE APLP APPLICATION FORM
long as the U.S. dollar conversion amount
covers the anticipated expenses. An application packet contains:
APLP Application Information and
COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROGRAM Instructions
APLP Application
The APLP begins in August 2010, with a University of Hawai`i at Mānoa (UHM)
mandatory EWC Orientation program that includes Graduate Application
an introduction to the East-West Center community Letter of Reference Form (3)
and allows fellows to acclimate to their new home in Verification of Expenses Beyond the EWC
Hawai`i. All fellows are required to participate in the Fellowship Form
EWC Orientation program, including those who are
currently residing in Hawai`i. Please read the application instructions carefully
prior to beginning the application process.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applicants should submit both the APLP and the
UHM application forms to the East-West Center
Award Services Office. Applications must be
postmarked no later than the December 1, 2009
OBTAINING APPLICATION FORMS
deadline.
Application materials may be obtained in a variety
of ways: East-West Center
Award Services Office
East-West Center Website Attn: APLP
APLP application materials may be John A. Burns Hall, Room 2066
obtained from the East-West Center 1601 East-West Road
website at Honolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA
http://www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp/how-to-
apply/ Telephone: 808-944-7738; Fax: 808-944-7730
Email: aplp@eastwestcenter.org
Request an application by telephone, letter, fax Website: www.eastwestcenter.org/aplp
* or email:
Do not submit the University of Hawai`i at 10. Birth date: Note the sequence for your
Manoā (UHM) application fee. The EWC will birth date: month/day/year
cover this fee.
11. Birthplace: Note city/state/country where
The numbers below correspond to the numbers you were born.
noted on the APLP application form:
12. Country of citizenship: Note your country
1. Type of application: Indicate whether or not of citizenship. If you have dual citizenship,
you have previously applied for the APLP. If you have note both countries.
applied previously, indicate the year of your last APLP
application. 13. Country of permanent residence: Note
your country of permanent residence if
2. Financial Assistance. Check this box only different from your country of citizenship.
if you wish to be considered for financial
assistance. Please review the scholarship 14. Passport number, issue/expiration date,
information for eligibility requirements. place of issue
Note: Biographical Data are collected as 15. If U.S. green card holder, alien
part of record-keeping requirements and registration number (#)
have no bearing on the selection process.
16. Office, home, cell (mobile) and fax
3. Name: Be sure to use your full name and numbers: Please note any and all of the
indicate any alternate names that might contact numbers at which we may be able
appear on documents. Please refrain from to reach you during the application phase.
using nicknames unless they appear on
official documents and letters of reference. 17. E-mail address: Print or type your email
If you are an international applicant and address clearly and completely.
already have a passport, please note your
name exactly as it is noted in your 18. EWC participation: If you have
passport. This is essential for visa participated in an EWC program (seminar,
purposes. conference, training session), please let us
know the program and date of your
4. Social Security Number: If you do not participation.
have a U.S. social security number, leave
this field blank. 19. College/university enrollment: Beginning
with your current or most recent
5. Gender: Indicate your gender. college/university experience, list the
universities at which you have been
6. Current or local mailing address: Please enrolled as a student. Do not list pre-
note the address where we can reach you college/university education.
during the application and review phases.
20. Current activity: Please indicate where
7. Address validity: Please note the last day you are currently employed (noting the
you will be at your current address. This nature of your work) or if you are currently a
will help us to reach you in a timely way at student (noting where).
the appropriate address.
21. Relevant Work Experience: Beginning
8. Permanent address: Note a permanent with your current position, list key dates of
address where you can receive mail once employment, names of organizations and
your current/local address is no longer relevant positions.
valid. If your permanent address is your
current address, write “same as above.” 22. Letters of Reference: List the names and
titles of the individuals you asked to provide
9. Visa status: American citizens do not letters of recommendation.
need to complete this item. If you are not a
23. Test/Examinations: Consult the section attach a course syllabus to the transcript or
under “REQUIRED English Proficiency academic record. Do NOT convert numerical
Exams” Indicate the date you are grades to letter grades. A complete grading
scheduled to take the test(s). Please scale or system of evaluation sent by the
request your official scores be sent directly institution is required if not indicated on the
to the EWC institution code #4868. All transcript or academic record.
applicants are urged to take the test(s) as
soon as possible to provide some leeway in 3. Indicate any degree, diploma, professional
completing this requirement. title, certificate of study or other academic
credential received. If not indicated, submit
OTHER APPLICATION SUPPORTING copies and English translations of all academic
DOCUMENTS credentials bearing official verification.
Test Of English As A Foreign Language If applying for the EWC fellowship, only the
(TOEFL) following are required:
• The APLP application form and
The East-West Center minimum TOEFL
required essays
score is: 550 for the Paper-based TOEFL
• One complete set of transcripts
examination, 213 for Computer-based TOEFL
of all previous academic work
examination, and 79-80 for an Internet-based
(photocopies of official transcripts will
TOEFL examination. Results must be from a test
be accepted bearing official
taken within the last two years.
verification)
• An unofficial UH transcript
The Educational Testing Service at P.O. Box • If relevant, one copy of the
6151, Princeton, New Jersey 08541-6151, USA, TOEFL or IELTS score
can provide information on registering for the • Three letters of reference
TOEFL examination. Website: www.ets.org/toefl • Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or
resume
Official test score reports that are sent • Cover letter
directly from the Educational Testing Service
(ETS) are the only acceptable reports. The Remember to sign and date the application.
“Applicant’s Score Confirmation Report” will not
be accepted by the UH Graduate Division.
Please be sure to mark the East-West Center
(Code No. 4868) on the answer sheet on the day
of the test to enable ETS to send the score
reports as quickly as possible.
The following documents must be submitted to the East-West Center to be considered for the Asia Pacific
Leadership Program. Note: Do not send any application documents to the University of Hawai`i; all
documents must be received at the East-West Center.
Does your name appear in English on all documents, including letters of reference and transcripts?
Did you sign the application forms?
All documents should be sent to the East-West Center at the following address:
East-West Center
Award Services Office
Attn: APLP
John A. Burns Hall, Room 2066
1601 East-West Road
Honolulu, HI 96848-1601 USA
16. E-mail address 17. Have you previously participated in an EWC program? If you have,
specify dates and program.
18. EDUCATION: List in order of your attendance all colleges/universities in which you have enrolled. Include the one in which you are currently
enrolled, if applicable. Begin with the most recent.
Name of institution Location Date Major Degree or Date
(City, State or From To Diploma Rec'd Rec'd or
Country) Mo/Yr Mo/Yr or Expected Expec'd
19. CURRENT STATUS:
I am presently employed as a: at
Address:
20. PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE (Begin with your most recent employment.)
Dates To/From Position/Title Employer City/Country
21. LETTERS OF REFERENCE
Name Position
22. TEST/EXAMINATION REQUIRED FOR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH
(Please refer to the instructions and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section of the APLP website for full details on TOEFL or IETLS requirements
and exemptions. Applicants must meet the stated requirements of the University of Hawai`i and the East-West Center.)
Date taken Score Date taken Score
TOEFL _________ _________ or IELTS-Academic only _________ _________
******************************************************PLEASE DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE*********************************************
❏ Cover Letter ❑ UH Application
❑ Résumé or Curriculum Vitae ❑ Official Transcripts/Degree Certifications
❏ Essays ❑ TOEFL or IELTS Score ______ Meets req.? __Y __N
❏ Letters of Reference _____1 _____2 _____3 ❑ Scholarship Application (optional)****
ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (APLP) APPLICATION 2010 – 2011 Page 2 of 2
The following items are required as part of your application to the APLP. Please submit the following essay and
documents in hard copy along with your original, signed application form. Review and sign “Applicant’s
Certification” on the bottom of this page.
1. Cover Letter. In the cover letter, state why you are applying to the Asia Pacific Leadership Program and how you
hope to benefit from the experience. Explain how the APLP fits within the context of your past experiences and your future
plans. Discuss how you will contribute to the international community of the APLP and the East-West Center.
2. Résumé or Curriculum Vitae. In addition to your work experience and higher education, summarize:
a. Scholarships, fellowships, grants or awards you have received, including academic, professional or
community service recognition;
Positions of leadership that you currently hold or have held;
Publications you have authored;
Countries in which you have traveled extensively or resided, especially in the Asia Pacific region;
Particular interests, experiences, skills and talents that may be relevant to the APLP;
Community service or civic engagement activities; and
Personal accomplishments which you feel are significant.
3. Write an Essay on the Following Topic: (maximum 500 words typed). Make sure you answer both parts of the
question.
In your opinion, what is the core issue facing the Asia Pacific region today? What type of leadership is required
from you to address this issue?
4. Verification of Funds for Expenses beyond the EWC Entrance Fellowship (Decisions on supplementary
scholarship awards will be made after acceptance into the APLP)
5. Supporting Documents – Submit all required supporting documents (Letters of reference, official
transcripts/degree certifications, TOEFL or IELTS score, UH application) to the East-West Center to complete your
application.
6. How did you learn about the Asia Pacific Leadership Program? Please check all that apply:
APPLICANT'S CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the information I have given on this application and supporting documents is complete and correct to the best of
my knowledge, and that I have attended no institution other than those listed on this application. I understand that the concealment
of such information may result in the rejection of my application or disciplinary action if discovered after enrollment. I understand that
it is my responsibility to arrange for the forwarding of official transcripts of records from all schools specified in the instruction booklet,
and that such transcripts and other application materials become the property of the East-West Center and will not be returned to me.
Further, I authorize access to and if necessary, release of my educational records of any academic work done at the University of
Hawai`i as part of the evaluation of my application by the East-West Center and the University of Hawai`i.
1SEMESTER 11. U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER, IF AVAILABLE. 1GENDER 1BIRTHPLACE 1BIRTH DATE 12. ETHNICITY
(State or Country) MM DD YY
FALL 2010 FEMALE
MALE
13. FULL LEGAL NAME (Do not use nicknames. International applicants: Use name as listed on passport.)
FAMILY/LAST FIRST FULL MIDDLE
14. OTHER NAMES (under which transcripts, records, 1COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP 15. NON-U.S. CITIZEN IMMIGRANT STATUS OR VISA TYPE
or
test scores may be issued):
United States (If you have dual citizenship for the United
States and another country, check United States.) U. S. PERMANENT RESIDENT
Date Received (MM/DD/YY)________________________________
OTHER ______________________________
F-1 STUDENT VISA
Specify country.
Indicate immigrant status or visa type in #5. OTHER VISA (specify) ________________________________
1CURRENT MAILING ADDRESS CITY/PROVINCE STATE/COUNTRY 1ZIP/POSTAL CODE 1VALID UNTIL (MM/DD/YY)
1CURRENT TELEPHONE
Area Code ( )
1PERMANENT MAILING ADDRESS CITY/PROVINCE STATE/COUNTRY 1ZIP/POSTAL CODE 1PERMANENT TELEPHONE
Area Code ( )
16. EMAIL ADDRESS FAX NUMBER Area Code ( )
17. INTENDED GRADUATE PROGRAM (See pages B-1 through B-3.) DEGREE OBJECTIVE 18. CHANGE IN GRADUATE PROGRAM
ASIA PACIFIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (APLP) CERTIFICATE1 19. DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM
1Have you applied for graduate admissions 1Were any of your ancestors Hawaiian? 110. Person authorized by you to access info regarding
to UHM previously? (optional) your application status:
Monique Wedderburn, APLP Senior Program Officer, EWC
No Yes (semester & year) ___________ No Yes Jeane Yamamoto, APLP Program Assistant, EWC
1NAME OF HIGH (SECONDARY) SCHOOL FROM WHICH YOU GRADUATED STATE or COUNTRY GRADUATION DATE (MM/YY)
1SUMMARY OF COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY ATTENDANCE. Provide an official transcript from each institution. See page D-4 for additional space.
List bachelor’s degree(s) first; advanced degree(s) second, if any; and all other institutions of college/university level, regardless of the length of attendance.
International applicants: List actual name of degree received or expected, DO NOT translate or interpret in terms of U.S. equivalent.
STUDENT TYPE M R C T
Address
Under East-West Center policy, this letter may be viewed by you unless you waive your right to see it or the person writing this letter wishes it to be held in
confidence (#9). In the event that you do not waive your right to see this letter but the referee indicates in item #9 that he/she wishes the letter to be held in
confidence, the referee's preference will take precedence.
_________________________________________________________ _________________________
Signature of Applicant Date
LETTER OF REFERENCE
1. How long have you known the applicant?
2. How well and in what capacity do you know the applicant?
3. Please rate the applicant in terms of each of the following:
AverageWell Above
Unable to Judge
Above Average
Below Average
Exceptional
Average
Top 2%
Top 5%
Top 10%
Top 20%
6. To your knowledge, what has been this individual's greatest achievement (personal, professional, academic, community)?
7. Please provide any additional comments that you deem relevant regarding the applicant. If helpful, please attach a letter of reference.
8. Do you recommend the applicant for an East-West Center fellowship to pursue this program of study?
I have no objection to disclosing this letter of reference to the applicant if he/she requests
The East West Center Entrance Fellowship for the APLP provides funding covering the educational costs noted in Column A of
the table below.
For the fall semester, APLP applicants need to cover additional expenses beyond the EWC Entrance Fellowship. These
additional expenses are estimated to be US $9,140. In addition, applicants need to budget for round-trip airfare to/from
Honolulu.
The Center strongly encourages applicants to seek financial support from other institutions, funding agencies or personal funds
well in advance, to prepare to cover estimated additional costs. Please also see the APLP website (Applications and Finances)
for current information on supplemental scholarships: http://www.eastwestcenter.org/education/aplp/application-and-finances/
Instructions
To indicate your budget and resources for the estimated expenses beyond the EWC Entrance Fellowship (fall semester only),
please complete columns B, C, and D in the table below in US Dollars where “$” is noted. Also, complete the back of this form.
In all cases, please endeavor to keep the Column D total as low as possible.
A B C D
Item EWC Entrance Fellowship Amount Covered Amount Covered Amount not yet
Fall Semester only by Personal or by Other covered
Family Funds Funding Sources
Tuition and Fees
Tuition Covered
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Covered
Travel Expenses
SEVIS fee for international Covered
fellows
Visa fee for international Not covered $ $ $
fellows (see note below)
Airfare (to/from Honolulu) Not covered $ $ $
Field Experience
Field Expenses ($750) Not covered $ $ $
$ $ $
Totals for columns
Column B Total Column C Total Column D Total
B, C, D
Visa Fee Note: All international fellows are required to pay for the visa application (Machine Readable Visa--MRV) fee of $100.
Citizens of some countries are required to pay a visa issuance (reciprocity) fee. Check the following site for details on visa costs
related to your country: http://travel.state.gov/visa/reciprocity/index.htm
Instructions
If you indicated in column D that you do not have resources yet to cover certain anticipated costs, please
provide further explanation below so that we have a clear understanding of your situation. If you need
additional space, please attach a separate sheet (maximum 500 words). Your explanation will be provided
to the EWC Supplementary Scholarship Committee.
Please submit this form to the Award Services Office by December 1, 2009
I hereby certify that the information I have provided on this form is complete and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also
understand that if selected for an APLP Fellowship, I will be expected to provide official financial certification for additional
expenses not covered by the EWC Entrance Fellowship.