<p>Luce</a> Scholars News</p>
<p>Every year since 1974, 15 to 18 young men and women with an interest in Asia and proven leadership abilities have been selected as Luce Scholars by the Henry Luce Foundation. This is a very specialized but highly coveted fellowship that provides funding and internships to those the foundation considers future leaders of American society. The Scholars are selected from about 70 leading universities and colleges across the country.</p>
<p>The U. of North Carolina Chapel Hill led the nation with two Scholars this year. Princeton, Columbia, Cornell and Penn each had one along with 12 other universities. No other Ivies were represented.</p>
<p>2013 Luce Scholars</p>
<p>2---UNC Chapel
1---Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, Penn (+12 others outside Ivy League)</p>
<p>This year’s Luce Scholar from Princeton was Gene B. Merewether ’13.</p>
<p>Merewether</a> '13 receives Luce Scholarship to explore rescue tech in Asia</p>