Jefferson Fellowship 2025 in USA, Thailand, Indonesia | Fully Funded: (Deadline: 13 April, 2025)

Jefferson Fellowship 2025 is now open for applications, offering a fully funded international fellowship across the USA, Indonesia, and Thailand. This prestigious three-week program provides professionals, journalists, and scholars a unique opportunity to explore critical issues in the Indo-Pacific region. Running from October 5-23, 2025, the fellowship is designed to enhance cross-cultural understanding, focusing on the theme “The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia.” Participants will engage in discussions, field visits, and networking sessions with global experts, gaining valuable insights into economic, environmental, and policy challenges affecting the region.

This fully funded fellowship covers all essential expenses, including international travel, accommodation, meals, ground transportation, and program-related activities. Selected fellows will have the chance to collaborate with thought leaders, policymakers, and researchers while experiencing diverse cultures firsthand. Whether you are a journalist, researcher, or professional passionate about global issues, this is your chance to participate in an enriching academic and cultural exchange. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—apply now and take part in shaping the future of food security in the Indo-Pacific!

Scholarship Summary

• Host Countries: USA, Thailand, Indonesia
• Duration: 3 Weeks
• Program Dates: October 5-23, 2025
• Organized by: East-West Center
• Financial Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 13 April 2025

Financial Benefits for Jefferson Fellowship 2025

The Program Covers:

• Roundtrip Airfare
• Accommodation
• Most meals and a Meal Allowance
• Ground Transportation
• Airport Transfers
• Cultural Activities
• Interpretation services
• Organized meetings and visits

Eligibility Criteria

• • The Fellowship is open to the Nationals of the Pacific Region and United States Citizens.
  • Print, broadcast, or online journalists working in the Indo-Pacific region, including the United States.
  • 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.

Required Documents

• 2025 Jefferson Fellowships Application Form
• Letter of interest
• Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
• Employer’s statement of support
• Letters of recommendation

Program Theme

• Theme: The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia.

This year the Jefferson Fellowship will explore the growing issues of Food Security in the Southeast Asia region caused by changing environmental conditions, rising prices, declining fisheries, and disruptions in global supply chains. The need for Journalists to address this topic is clear.

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.