Freeman-ASIA Scholarship

The Freeman-ASIA program (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) supports U.S. undergraduate students with financial need who plan to study abroad in East or Southeast Asia. The goal is to expand cross-cultural understanding and increase American engagement with Asia.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. citizens or permanent residents

• Undergraduates in good academic standing with at least one term of enrollment remaining upon returning to the U.S.

• Must have or demonstrate financial need (need-based aid or a verifiable need)

Program Requirements & Preferences

• Study abroad program must last at least 8 weeks (summer term) or 12 weeks (semester)

• Preference for programs with substantial host-country involvement (such as local faculty instruction)

• Bonus points for including language study or Asian Studies content

• Applicants should have minimal prior experience in the country of intended study

Award Amounts

• Up to $3,000 for summer abroad programs

• Up to $5,000 for one semester abroad

• Up to $7,000 for a full academic year abroad

Selection Criteria

• Financial need

• Demonstrated interest in East or Southeast Asian studies

• Quality and feasibility of the proposed service or return-home project

• Academic merit

Deadline
Applications for the 2025–2026 cycle are expected to open in early 2025 — interested students should monitor the official website for the exact submission window