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University of Chicago, Japanese Studies Scholarships and Fellowships

Fellowships and Scholarships offered by the Center for East Asian Studies, University of Chicago

Designated by The U.S. Department of Education as a National Resource Center, the Center is able to offer academic year and summer language study Title VI (FLAS) fellowships to qualified students. The academic year awards cover tuition and stipend for language study, and the summer fellowships offer a stipend and money toward tuition. There are also limited, non-federal funds available for students who do not qualify for federal funding. The distribution of these funds will be decided on a case-by-case basis.

The Center also provides funds to students in area studies at the dissertation stage to assist them in the final phase of their work. Students must be recommended by their department and make an application through the Center. Also, through the Center for East Asian Studies, the Committee on Japanese Studies provides supplemental awards to students in Japanese studies by offering tuition and stipend through their home departments; these awards are renewable for up to three years based on the student's progress and academic achievement. Initial inquiries concerning funding should be made directly to one's divisional department. Departments will then pass requests for special East Asian funding to the Center.

The Luce Scholars' Program Competition

The University of Chicago is one of the nominating institutions for the Henry Luce Foundation Scholars Program. Applications are accepted in late October. Students must be nominated for this program and must NOT be in East Asian Studies. The program is designed for people who have not already had significant exposure to Asian culture. Nominees from the University then advance to the Luce Foundation itself for the final selection process. The program is open to 4th-year undergraduates or graduate students under age 30.

Contact information:

Center for East Asian Studies
302 Judd Hall
5835 S. Kimbark
Chicago, IL 60637
Tel: 773-702-8647
Fax: 773-702-8260
japan@uchicago.edu

Deadline: Varies

For more information please visit: http://ceas.uchicago.edu/resource/grants.html

Date Posted: 3/31/2008