Freeman-ASIA Award Program

 

link: http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman-ASIA

 

Description

Designed for U.S. undergraduates with financial need who are planning on studying overseas in East or Southeast Asia. Grantees are expected to share their experiences in Asia on their home campuses "to encourage study abroad in Asia by others and to spread greater understanding of Asian peoples and cultures within their home communities."

 

Qualifications

Strict requirements may be found online.

 

Amount of Award

Academic year-$7,000 (but could be less if other assistance is received), Semester/quarter-$5,000, Summer-$3,000

 

Length of Award

Minimum 8 weeks for summer term, 10 weeks for quarter term, and 12 weeks for a semester term.

 

Application Deadline

For Study Abroad during Spring Semester: September 15

For Study Abroad during Summer: February 15

For Study Abroad during Fall Semester: March 15

 

Application Process

Student must email rough draft of application essays to UVU Freeman-Asia Advisor prior to completing online application.

UVU Freeman-Asia Advisor: Danny Damron (danny.damron@uvu.edu), International Study Programs, UVU International Center.

Application instructions online.