Jefferson Fellowship 2025: Fully Funded Opportunity in the USA, Thailand, and Indonesia
Applications are now open for the Jefferson Fellowship 2025, a fully funded international program across the USA, Thailand, and Indonesia. This three-week study tour, held from October 5 to October 23, 2025, is organized by the East-West Center. It aims to deepen understanding of Indo-Pacific cultures, issues, and trends, with this year’s theme: “The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia.”
The fellowship covers all costs, including airfare, accommodation, meals, transportation, and cultural activities. Ready to explore food security challenges and network with global leaders? Here’s what you need to know about the Jefferson Fellowship 2025, from eligibility to application details!
Jefferson Fellowship 2025: Key Details
- Host Countries: USA, Thailand, Indonesia
- Duration: 3 Weeks
- Program Dates: October 5–23, 2025
- Organizer: East-West Center
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: April 13, 2025
Financial Benefits
This fully funded fellowship includes:
- Roundtrip international airfare
- Accommodation
- Most meals plus a meal allowance
- Ground transportation and airport transfers
- Cultural activities and interpretation services
- Organized meetings and visits
Program Theme: Food Security in Southeast Asia
The 2025 Jefferson Fellowship focuses on “The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia,” addressing challenges like environmental shifts, rising costs, declining fisheries, and supply chain disruptions. Journalists are encouraged to highlight these critical issues through their work.
Eligible Countries
Citizens from these Indo-Pacific nations and the United States can apply:
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a citizen of an eligible Pacific region country or the United States
- Work as a print, broadcast, or online journalist in the Indo-Pacific region
- Have at least 5 years of journalism experience
- Be proficient in English in a professional setting
- Be willing to create content (articles, broadcasts, blogs, or social media) during and after the program
Required Documents
Submit these with your application:
- 2025 Jefferson Fellowship Application Form
- Letter of interest
- Résumé or CV
- Employer’s statement of support
- Letters of recommendation
How to Apply for the Jefferson Fellowship 2025
Follow these steps:
- Visit the official East-West Center website.
- Create an account and fill out the online application form.
- Submit all documents by April 13, 2025.
Join the Jefferson Fellowship 2025 to tackle global food security issues and connect with a network of change-makers. Apply today!