Undergraduates of any level may apply. Funding provided by the Folger Grants for Asian Research are available to students who focus on any aspect of East, Southeast or South Asia. Applicants must be a concentrator in East Asia Studies. Priority is given to travel to Japan for studies with a focus on Japanese language, business practices and economy. Fellowships are available for study abroad in China, Japan and Korea.
Award includes round-trip airfare, tuition and a stipend for room and board.
Available to students in all social sciences and humanities fields who wish to do research in Korea for a senior honors thesis or an equivalent project. One candidate per year is nominated by the University. The successful candidate will also be required to fill out a separate application to the Foundation and make separate application for admission to the Japanese university of their choice. The purpose of this grant is to afford students the opportunity of a summer primarily of advanced training in an East Asian language and of cultural contact. Where appropriate, research is encouraged.