Economically disadvantaged individuals not belonging to one of these minority groups may apply also. Applicants must be citizens or Permanent Residents of the United States. Open to graduate students from underdeveloped countries in East Asia, Southeast Asia, or Africa. The recipient must have completed a minimum of two semesters on an American campus before receiving the award. The candidate should be planning to return to his or her country upon completing their Ph.D. Permanent residents of the United States are not eligible.
Facilities are available for both female and male residents.
Fellowship covers tuition, room and board, living expenses, and income taxes. Competition is open to US citizens pursuing graduate studies in the United States in any recognized field. Applicants must be US citizens or Permanent Residents. While receiving FLAS support, your cousework must include formal language study, unless you are a dissertator. Awards recognize superior teaching by graduate assistants on this campus.