Name The Freeman-ASIA Program
Sponsor The Institute of International Education and the Freeman Foundation
Website

www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia
JHU Deadline 1 week before official deadline, as applicants must be endorsed*
Official Deadline Spring: October 15, 2004
Summer: March 4, 2005
Fall/Academic Year: April 1, 2005
Requirements U.S. citizenship or permanent resident
Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
Must currently receive financial aid and have need for financial assistance to study in Asia
No previous experience in country of study
Applicants must have been accepted to a country-based study abroad program from among the countries listed below under "location"
Duration Summer, Semester, Academic Year
Financing

Summer: $3,000
Semester: $5,000
Academic Year: $7,000
If program costs are less than the award amount (or covered by existing financial aid) students can use the Freeman-ASIA award to cover related expenses such as airfare, living costs, books, etc.

Location Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam
Field(s) of study Any
Description The primary goal of the Freeman-ASIA program is to increase the number of American undergraduates who study in East and Southeast Asia by providing students with information and financial assistance. So this fellowship supports study abroad before graduation. Awardees will be expected to share their experiences with their home campus to encourage study abroad by others, and to spread understanding of Asia in their home communities.
How to Apply 1. Optional - Meet with Dean Bader — 6 weeks before deadline
2. Hopkins Deadline — 2 weeks before deadline
5. Official Deadline — See above
Application Click here for application information.

The information on this page is subject to change. Check the official scholarship website for information & deadlines.

Modified: April 5, 2004