Freeman Awards for Study in Asia (Freeman-ASIA)

Freeman-ASIA supports U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program's goal is to increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures. Upon their return from study abroad, award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others and fulfill the program's goal of increasing understanding of Asia in the United States. The awards vary based on the length of study: summer programs receive up to $3,000, semester programs receive up to $5,000, and academic year programs receive up to $7,000. Applicants must be undergraduates receiving financial aid with a minimum GPA of 2.8 who will be studying abroad in East or Southeast Asia and must have little or no previous experience in the country where they plan to study.