Goes By: Freeman-ASIA
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Freeman-ASIA Electronic Deadline
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
5 p.m. EST
Provides scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia.
Applicants must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad based program in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. A multi-country program is eligible only if the applicant will spend at least 8 weeks in one of the countries stated above and will have intensive language study during that period.
Please note the April deadline is for study abroad for all of the following academic year (summer, fall, spring and academic year programs).
Also, applicants 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.
Please note: USC students should contact Ashleigh Speaks in the Financial Aid Office to verify their financial need.
Students applying for the Freeman-ASIA must also complete the study abroad application process with the Education Abroad Office. See more information about the study abroad application process and their deadlines at the Education Abroad website.
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Disability Resources
For general information about studying abroad with a disability, visit the Mobility International USA (MIUSA) website.
Summer awards up to $3000, semester awards up to $5000, and academic year awards up to $7000.
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
2.8 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | Yes |
Last updated: June 28, 2024
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