Korean Studies Program Prize for Writing in Korean Studies
Application Deadline: May 1, 2012 June 1, 2012

The Korean Studies Program Prize for Writing in Korean Studies recognizes and rewards outstanding examples of writing in an essay, term paper, or thesis produced during the current academic year in any discipline within the area of Korean Studies, broadly defined. This competition is open to both undergraduate and graduate students. The prize will be awarded at a special ceremony in the spring, and the winning essays will be published in the Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs. The first place winner will receive a certificate, a copy of the Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs, and $1,000; Honorable mention winner(s) will receive a certificate and a copy of the Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs. Applicants should submit a current CV, their piece of writing (minimum 20 pages double-spaced, Times 12pt., 1″ margins), and one recommendation letter from a Stanford Professor (mailed or emailed directly to CEAS)
Apply by paper to-->John Groschwitz, Associate Director

UNDERGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

Supplementary Grants for Undergraduate Fieldwork in East Asia
Application Deadline: Rolling applications

The Office of Undergraduate Advising and Research sponsors several types of grants designed to support rigorous, independent undergraduate research in all disciplines. CEAS provides a small supplement for students who receive UAR grants. Funds available first-come, first-served until exhausted. To apply, send your approved proposal, budget, and confirmation of the UAR grant.
Apply by paper to-->Christine Liu, Student Services Coordinator

Undergraduate Overseas Language Study Fellowships
Application Deadline: February 13, 2012

Undergraduate Overseas Language Study Fellowships provide partial funding to support Stanford undergraduates who study Chinese, Japanese, or Korean in a full-time, pre-approved, accredited overseas language program for a summer session, semester, or academic year. For detailed program information and eligibility, download the application guidelines and the pre-approved language program list. A Language Study Fellowship recommendation form should be filled out and provided to your langauge instructor.
The application deadline for the current award period has passed.

Academic-Year East Asia FLAS Fellowships for Undergraduates
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012

Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships provide $10,000 in tuition and $5,000 stipend for undergraduate students in any discipline for intensive language study at Stanford during the academic year—at the intermediate (2nd year) or advanced (3rd year+) level—in conjunction with international or area studies courses. Students must enroll in both advanced language (Chinese, Japanese Korean, or other approved Asian langauges) and area-studies courses simultaneously during the entire period of award. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; must complete a 2011-12 application for financial aid by April 15, 2011 before they apply for FLAS; and must be deemed eligible for at least $15,000 in financial aid to receive the award. Grants subject to final approval from the Department of Education. For detailed program information and eligibility, download the application guidelines. A Language Study Fellowship recommendation form should be filled out and provided to your langauge instructor.
Apply online-->Undergraduate Academic-Year East Asia FLAS Fellowships online application

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

Conference Travel Grants for Current Registered Graduate Students
Application Deadline: Rolling applications

These ad hoc grants support Stanford graduate students to present papers at major academic or professional conferences. Awards of up to $500 are paid as reimbursement after completion of travel to offset hotel fees, conference registration, and travel costs. To apply, download and complete the application form, and submit to the Associate Director, with the letter of invitation and/or acceptance of your paper, and conference schedule/brochure showing your name as a presenter. Both U.S. and international students are eligible to apply. Funds available first-come, first-served until exhausted.
Apply by paper to--> John Groschwitz, Associate Director

Fellowship for the Study of Women in Asia
Application Deadline: February 13, 2012

This competitive fellowship provides $10,000 in stipend plus three quarters TGR tuition for one academic year, to support a graduate student at Stanford conducting dissertation research or write-up on topics related to women in Asia. Both U.S. and international students are eligible to apply. Preference given to Ph.D. candidates. For detailed program information and eligibility, download the application guidelines.
The application deadline for the current award period has passed.

CEAS Summer Grants
Application Deadline: February 13, 2012

These grants provide continuing registered Stanford M.A. and Ph.D. students funding for academically related summer work such as formal language training, required coursework, field work, dissertation research, or dissertation write-up. Both U.S. and international students are eligible to apply. For detailed program information and eligibility, download the application guidelines.
The application deadline for the current award period has passed.

Summer East Asia FLAS Fellowships for Graduate Students
Application Deadline: February 13, 2012

Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships provide tuition and stipend for continuing registered Stanford students in M.A. or Ph.D. programs who plan to undertake intensive advanced language study in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean during the summer quarter, either at Stanford or an approved overseas institution, in conjunction with area studies courses. Students must enroll in both advanced language and area-studies courses simultaneously during the entire period of award. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Grants subject to final approval from the Department of Education. For detailed program information and eligibility, download the application guidelines.
The application deadline for the current award period has passed.

Academic-Year East Asia FLAS Fellowships for Graduate Students
Application Deadline: February 13, 2012

Department of Education Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships provide tuition and stipend for students in M.A. or Ph.D. programs who plan to undertake intensive advanced language study in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean during the academic year, either at Stanford or an approved overseas institution, in conjunction with area studies courses. Application is open both to current students as well as those concurrently applying to a graduate program at Stanford. Students must enroll in both advanced language and area-studies courses simultaneously during the entire period of award. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Grants subject to final approval from the Department of Education. For detailed program information and eligibility, download the application guidelines. Open to continuing Stanford graduate students in all disciplines. Open to prospective students only in the East Asian Studies M.A. program.
The application deadline for the current award period has passed.

SPECIAL CEAS M.A.-ONLY GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS

CEAS M.A. Student Summer Internships
Application Deadline: February 13, 2012

Open to CEAS M.A. students only. CEAS provides limited funding to support summer internships in Asia for continuing M.A. students (students graduating in the spring before the internship are not eligible). Awards will provide $3,500-$6,000 in stipend support for unpaid internships with private companies, government agencies, and NGOs in Asia for a period of 6-12 weeks. To be eligible to receive funding, you must: 1) be a continuing CEAS student (i.e. not graduating at the end of summer quarter); 2) have the necessary language skills to live and work in the host country; and 3) commit to full-time work with the host organization during the agreed period. Students may identify a host organization on their own, or request help from CEAS in securing a host. CEAS does not guarantee the availability of internship positions in your preferred industry. Visit the East Asia Internships page for more information about applications and host organizations.
The application deadline for the current award period has passed.

CEAS M.A. Student Research Travel Grants
Application Deadline: March 16, 2012

Open to CEAS M.A. students only. These competitive travel grants support continuing CEAS M.A. students to travel abroad for research in conjunction with their M.A. Thesis project. Up to 8 awards of $1,500 each will be awarded each year. To apply, submit a one-page research proposal and budget, with advisor signature to the Associate Director.
Apply by paper to--> John Groschwitz, Associate Director

CEAS M.A. Continuing Student Academic-Year Fellowships
Application Deadline: April 30, 2012

CEAS allocates a small amount of funding for continuing M.A. students in the form of tuition-only fellowships, or in some cases tuition plus small stipend for up to three quarters. These awards are designed to help students "finish up" their degree requirements, not as a means to extend time in the program. View the detailed application guidelines for more information. Open to CEAS M.A. students only. To apply, submit a funding application, statement of purpose, and current transcript to the Associate Director.
Apply by paper to--> John Groschwitz, Associate Director