Financial Information
AsiaLearn is committed to providing participants with the best educational
experience without excessive added cost. Our staff and services, including the
on-site Program Introduction and Resident Coordinator, enhance the quality
of the overall experience and compliment the resources of the host institution.
Before choosing to study abroad, students should review any program carefully
to determine exactly what is included in the program fees. AsiaLearn provides
comprehensive details on what is covered in our fees and allows participants to
pay in U.S. dollars to avoid fees for exchanging currency and offer protection
from fluctuating exchange rates. See page 4 for details on what is included in
AsiaLearn fees. Once accepted, AsiaLearn will provide participants with cost of
living information so that students can budget accordingly.
Financial Aid
Financial aid for a semester or year abroad will come from your home university, not from AsiaLearn. You can use the federal financial aid you currently receive at your home university as long as your home university allows you to apply your aid on study abroad programs. AsiaLearn will accept it as payment, but the aid must be disbursed by your college/university. Please contact the study abroad or financial aid office at your home university or college to see how much of your aid can be applied abroad. If you do not currently receive financial aid or if you need your award amount increased to cover the program fees, then you will need to apply for it as soon as possible through your home university.
Scholarship Resources
AsiaLearn strongly encourages students to apply
for scholarships to help fund their study abroad
experience. The following scholarships may provide
helpful financial assistance:
Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship - http://www.iie.org//programs/gilman/index.html
The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers
grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of
limited financial means to pursue academic studies
abroad. Additional scholarships are available for
students who study critical languages, including
Chinese (all dialects) and Korean. The deadline for Fall 2008 scholarships is April 15, 2008.
Foundation for Asia Pacific Education - http://asia-pacificfoundation.org/
The Foundation for Asia Pacific Education is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization located in Denver, Colorado whose mission is to create global citizens and leaders by assisting students in achieving their personal and professional goals of obtaining cultural and academic experiences within the Asia Pacific region.
The Foundation will support this mission by awarding scholarships to help enable students to obtain international experience in the Asia Pacific region. Students who are from underrepresented populations in international education are a priority.
Application Deadlines
Programs that begin May 1 through August 31: April 30th
Programs that begin September 1 through December 31: August 1st
Programs that begin January 1 through April 3: December 31st
Freeman-ASIA Award - http://www.iie.org/programs/Freeman%2DASIA/
The primary goal of Freeman-ASIA is to increase the
number of U.S. undergraduates who study in East and
Southeast Asia by providing financial assistance. Freeman-ASIA Scholarship deadline for Fall 2008 programs is April 2, 2008. You must apply and be accepted to a study abroad program, such as AsiaLearn, to be eligible for the scholarships. Other eligibility requirements also apply. See website for more details.
National Security Education Program - http://www.iie.org/programs/nsep/default.htm
NSEP is a merit-based scholarship for U.S.
undergraduates pursuing studies abroad in regions of
the world that are critical to U.S. interests, including Asia.
Diversityabroad.com - http://www.diversityabroad.com/scholarships
This website offers a list of a variety of scholarships for minority/low income students as well as a general list for anyone.
IIEPassport: Study Abroad Funding - http://www.studyabroadfunding.org/
This website offers a list of funding opportunities and scholarships searchable by country or subject area.
InternationalScholarships.com - http://www.internationalscholarships.com/
This website provides a list of scholarships specifically for those who wish to study abroad.
Fastweb.com - http://www.fastweb.com
Fastweb.com is a free, scholarship search engine that compiles national, community, and college-specific scholarships available anywhere.
Your Home University
You should also check with your study office or academic department to see what scholarships might be available through your home university.
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