Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study
Description:
Since 1990, the Foundation has awarded over $11.2 million in language grants. Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund a year of advanced study of an Asian language in Asia for American citizens and permanent residents of the United States who have a college degree and who plan to use an Asian language in their careers.
Academic Level:
Field(s) of Study:
Amount:
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are intended to cover basic expenses at a graduate student level necessary to pursue a year of full-time language study in Asia.
No. of Scholarship Recipients:
varies
Criteria:
To be eligible for a grant, an applicant must:
bullet Be pursuing an academic, professional or business career that involves the regular use of a modern East or Southeast Asian language
bullet Have a college undergraduate degree
bullet Be at or near an advanced level in the language as defined below
bullet Be able to devote oneself exclusively to language study during the term of the grant; grants are not made for part-time study
bullet Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
Includes:
The stipend for Blakemore Freeman Fellowships is a lump sum paid periodically and may be used for the following types of expenses:
bullet Round-trip airfare, economy class
bullet Books and study materials related to language study
bullet Housing/utilities
bullet Food and ordinary daily living expenses
bullet Local commuting
bullet Travel within country during holidays and school breaks
bullet Health insurance/medical evacuation insurance
bullet Immunizations appropriate for country
bullet Visa application fees
bullet Other fees or expenses required by language program or approved by Trustee
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China
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
Myanmar
South Korea
Thailand
Tibet
Vietnam