Freeman-ASIA Program for U.S. Undergraduates to Study in East and Southeast Asia

Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students for Spring 2012 & Early Academic Year 2012-13

Study Subject(s):Any
Course Level: Graduate
Scholarship Provider: Freeman Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: East or Southeast Asia
Eligibility:
An applicant:
1. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.
2. Must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in the proposed study abroad program. The applicant is required to submit the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) figure, calculated through FAFSA, with the statement of financial need through the online Freeman-ASIA application.
3. Must be an undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.8, pursuing his or her first bachelor’s degree (or associate’s degree), at a two-year or a four-year institution of higher education in the United States.
4. Must apply through the U.S. home campus and have at least one term of enrollment remaining at the home institution in the U.S. upon returning from studying abroad in Asia.
Scholarship Open for International Students: No
Scholarship Description: A Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc. Grant amounts are: Summer Award up to $3,000 . Semester/Quarter Award up to $5,000 . Academic Year Award up to $7,000 Freeman-ASIA Award funds may be adjusted should the recipient receive additional financial assistance not reported at the time of application. Award funds are distributed to the award recipient’s checking account via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in one lump sum for summer and semester awards and in two installments for academic year awards. Students may apply for institutional/program-based Freeman Foundation grants and the Freeman-ASIA Awards at the same time, but may only accept one per proposed study abroad term should the student be awarded both.
How to Apply: Online
Scholarship Application Deadline: October 12, 2011
Further Scholarship Information and Application