Freeman-Asia Scholarship

http://www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia/

PURPOSE

The goal of Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-Asia) is to increase the number of U.S. undergraduates who study in East Asia.  Funded by the Freeman Foundation and administered by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the Freeman-Asia scholarship has been awarded to over 2,500 U.S. undergraduates. 

PROGRAM

Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses such as airfare, additional living costs, books, etc.  Three different awards are made depending on length of study: summer ($3,000), semester ($5,000) or the year ($7,000). 

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be current first year, sophomore or junior students.  Applicants must also have applied or been accepted to either Pepperdine's Chiang Mai or Shanghai programs or a study abroad country-based program.  Proof of need-based financial aid is also required.

SELECTION

According to their website application tips, applicants will be expected to participate in language study and demonstrate interest in East Asian Studies in future academic or professional plans.

CONTACT

Melissa Umbro for general information (melissa.umbro@pepperdine.edu) or
Dr. Tom Reilly  (thomas.reilly@pepperdine.edu)

INTERNAL DEADLINE

March 7, 2008

FINAL DEADLINE

April 2, 2008