There are several grants and prizes for which Asian Studies majors and minors are eligible. We plan to add more information to this page as time allows. Undergraduates majoring in any field of study are eligible to apply for these scholarships, and prior Japanese language study is not a prerequisite. Deadline for Spring Semester 2001 is October 4, 2000. For information on programs approved by the Asian Studies faculty, see Study Abroad in Japan .
All Asian languages are eligible.
Fund are available for summer study abroad for programs of greater than six weeks' duration, as well as for the academic year. Amount of award is determined by financial need. Government-funded scholarships for study in areas of the world outside western Europe, Recipients are required to fulfill a service requirement by working in higher education or for the US government. Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarships provide funding for one academic year of study in another country. Lang grants may be used to support research activities related to social service.