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The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA) Sponsored by Freeman Foundation Administered by Institute of International Education (IIE) | |||
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**** AWARD Award Type: Grant Annual # of awards: 400-500 Duration: Summer/Semester/Academic Year Date Effective: Three cycles annually: Summer, Fall/Academic Year, and Spring Purpose: The Freeman Awards for Study in Asia provides information and financial assistance for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad in East and Southeast Asia.
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**** LOCATION Country: Asia and Oceania, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Republic of, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam Fields of Study: All Fields of Study **** FINANCIAL DATA INFORMATION Average Amount per Award: $3,000-$7,000 Award Includes: tuition, travel expenses, living expenses, housing, health insurance **** APPLICATION INFORMATION Deadline: First Wednesday of March (for Summer Awards), First Wednesday of April (for Fall/Academic year Awards), Third Wednesday of October (for Spring/Early Academic Year Awards) Notification Date: Please refer to the Freeman-ASIA Website Procedure: Students must submit an application online at www.iie.org/freeman-asia. All applicants must submit a FAFSA at the time of application and obtain a Student Aid Report to verify their financial need. **** ELIGIBILITY Level of Study: undergraduate Nationality/Residency: Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents at the time of application. Other Criteria: Students must demonstrate financial need in order to participate in the Freeman-ASIA Program. Applicants must have little or no previous experience in the country in which they plan to study. For additional eligibility requirements, please visit th **** ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The overall aim of the Freeman-ASIA Program is to increase greatly the number of Americans who know Asia first-hand and understand its peoples and cultures. As a condition of the award, upon their return to the U.S., students must agree to promote study in Asia by sharing their experience and enthusiasm with peers on their home campuses and in their communities. | ||
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