Mastercard Asian Studies Scholarship
The Mastercard Asian Studies Scholarship competition is held annually. This scholarship was established by Ms. Rebecca George and H. Eugene Lockhart Jr. to encourage the study of Asia. It is based on merit with a successful candidate showing excellence in language study and creative approaches to topics in South Asian or East Asian studies or languages. The award will go toward the payment of tuition and fees. South Asia or East Asia majors who apply for the Distinguished Majors Program will automatically be considered for the Mastercard Scholarship. The deadline for consideration of the Mastercard Scholarship is March 20, when the DMP applications are due. A separate application is not required for the Mastercard Scholarship. For details about the Distinguished Majors Program, please visit
http://www.virginia.edu/deallc/degreeprograms_dmp.html
This grant is awarded by the East Asia Center at the University of Virginia. Funds granted are to be used towards the cost of round-trip air fare between Charlottesville and East Asia. Travel within an Asian country will not be covered by the grant.
Both students and faculty members are eligible. Applicants must plan to be in East Asia at least two weeks for study or research. They are also required to be in residence at the University the following academic year and must be willing to share their newly acquired knowledge with the University community via lectures, seminars, and/or other presentations. Student applicants must spend eight weeks or more in East Asia to be eligible for funding up to full round trip air fare. A complete statement of eligibility, selection criteria, and application procedures may be found in the Weedon Travel Grant Information listed below. The deadline for application is March 12, 2007.
Freeman-Asia Program
The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce that funding for the Freeman-ASIA Program has been approved for two years, beginning with the Summer 2011 term. The application system will open in January 2011, and grants will be offered for Summer, Semester, and Academic Year terms.
Detailed information will be available on December 1, 2010 on the program website at: http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia .
The Freeman-ASIA Program, generously supported by the Freeman Foundation and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), aims to increase the number of U.S. undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing them with the information and financial assistance they will need. Award amounts vary from $3,000 for a summer program to $5,000 for a semester/quarter program to $7,000 for an academic year program. From 2001 to 2009, Freeman-ASIA provided scholarships for more than 4,000 U.S. undergraduate students to study in East and Southeast Asia.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)
U.S. Student Programs
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
Tel: 212-984-5542
Fax: 212-984-5325
Email: freeman-asia@iie.org
Margaret M. Coughlin Memorial Award in Asian History
PRIZE
Cash award of $2,500, up to $1,300 in Airfare to Asia, Award Certificate, and Recognition in Graduation Ceremonies.
ELIGIBILITY
Competition is open to all graduating fourth-year students, any major, with 12 credit hours in South or East Asia-related courses, including at least 6 credit hours in Asian history. Candidates must have a demonstrated record of academic excellence and a commitment to pursue Asia-related interests in graduate school, professional school, or in a career.
TO APPLY
Submit 1) the application form (available online at www.virginia.edu/eastasia or at 214 Randall Hall); 2) a copy of your official transcript; 3) two letters of recommendation; 4) a 500-word statement of purpose; and 5) an academic paper of at least 1,000 words from an Asian history course to Professor Brad Reed, 214 Randall Hall.
The deadline for all applications is 3:00 Monday, April 9. No electronic submissions, please.
To access the application, click here
Lorna Sundberg Scholarship for International Students
The University of Virginia's Lorna Sundberg International Center is
accepting applications for its namesake scholarship, which is offered to
rising fourth-year international students who have demonstrated
academic merit and dedication to the community.
The winner of the 2012 Lorna Sundberg Scholarship will receive $1,500 to put toward tuition. Applications are due March 16.
Contact Information: Tanya Reeves, Assistant Director, Lorna Sundberg International Center, tanyareeves@virginia.edu
For more information click here
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