Next deadline: November 1, 2025 – 11:59 EDT (application now open)
Princeton in Asia (PiA) fosters mutual appreciation and cross-cultural understanding between the United States and Asia through immersive one- or two-year work fellowships in host organizations and communities. Approximately 60 fellowships are awarded each year. Fellows work at some of Asia’s most innovative business and social enterprises; they teach at kindergartens, secondary schools, polytechnics, and universities; and they write for newspapers and create content for international media platforms. All host organizations provide a local living stipend, which is designed to meet a Fellow’s essential living costs in their host community. PiA provides additional funding for language study in the host country.
Prospective applicants must make an individual advising appointment with Keila Diehl, the Princeton in Asia campus representative.
Eligibility Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from any college or university. Some positions may require additional work experience or credentials. Candidates with master’s degrees are also eligible to apply.
- Applicants are generally college seniors or recent college graduates.
- No age limit.
- PiA does not restrict eligibility based on US citizenship or residency status, but all candidates must have a valid passport and present a compelling rationale for how they will contribute to PiA’s mission of United States-Asia exchange. (Note: host countries’ visa restrictions may limit our ability to place citizens of certain nationalities.)
- Professional proficiency in English. Asian language skills are welcome but not required for most fellowships.
Selection Criteria
PiA Fellows embody the following values:
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Transformation: open to being transformed by their work and their relationships with the people with whom they interact abroad.
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Immersion: strive to be citizens of the communities in which they live and work, becoming fully immersed in the life of their host organization and communities.
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Relationship building: build meaningful and long-lasting relationships with their peers, community members, and each other.
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Humility: dedicate themselves to professional service in the organizations where they work and the communities where they live, and approach their daily interactions with respect and understanding.
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Mutuality and interdependence: both learning from the communities in which they work and teaching people in those communities about what life is like in the United States, fostering cross-cultural understanding and mutual understanding and respect.
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Contributing to the community: endeavor to contribute to their host communities and broader global community by making a lasting difference.
Application Requirements
- One essay and two short responses
- 60-second video
- Resume (3 pages max.)
- One letter of recommendation
- Unofficial college or university transcript
For more information about this opportunity, visit the Princeton in Asia website (opens external site).
