Freeman-ASIA

The Freeman-ASIA program supports U.S.-based undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study abroad 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. A Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc.

Grant Amounts are:

• Summer Award: up to $3,000
• Semester/Quarter Award: up to $5,000
• Academic Year Award: up to $7,000

Website: https://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA

Application Deadline: Early October for spring study abroad programs; Early April for summer and fall & academic year study abroad programs

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application
• Must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in the proposed study abroad program
• Must be an undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.8, pursuing his or her first bachelor’s degree (or associate’s degree)