Goes By: Blakemore
Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.
Fellowships for individuals who want to spend a year abroad in an intensive language program to improve their Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, or Vietnamese language skills.
The Blakemore Foundation was established to encourage the advanced study of Asian languages and to improve the understanding of Asian fine arts in the United States. This award provides several different types of language grants to students with an undergraduate degree and an advanced command of their chosen language. Recipients must apply independently to an approved language program.
The Foundation is looking for exceptional candidates who will make significant contributions to their career field. The ideal candidate is someone with stellar grades, outstanding recommendations, and a demonstrated commitment to the Asian country and language. Beyond commitment, they are looking for a mature purpose: a career path that will require and benefit from fluency in that Asian language throughout that individual's life.
Candidates pursuing careers which will involve the regular use of an East or Southeast Asian language in fields such as academia, STEM, international business, accounting, law, medicine, journalism, architecture, teaching, NGO and government service, and similar fields are encouraged to apply.
The Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Fellowship offers intensive Chinese or Korean language study funding for individuals who have demonstrated intent to pursue an academic career in Chinese or Korean art history prior to the 20th century.
Deadlines are typically in late December. Refer to the program website for details.
Provides for all basic expenses at a graduate student level necessary to pursue an academic year of full-time intensive language study in East or SE Asia, including tuition and/or tutoring fees, plus a stipend for travel, living and study expenses
| Requirements | Details |
|---|---|
| Year(s) of Application | Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral |
Minimum Grade Point Average |
3.75 |
Citizenship |
US Citizen, Permanent Resident |
| Campus Nomination Required | No |
Last updated: June 18, 2025
Supports graduate students seeking to study a less commonly taught language abroad in a non-English speaking country (outside of Western Europe). Up to $25,000 for overseas study of a less commonly taught language in a non-English speaking country. Some funding available for domestic language study to supplement overseas component, for a maximum overseas and domestic program value of $30,000.
The CLS Program provides intensive language study for US undergraduate and graduate students, funded by the US Department of State. Students spend eight to ten weeks abroad studying one of 9 critical languages. The program funds eight to ten weeks of language immersion and cultural enrichment, including travel, room, and board.
Available to graduating seniors, graduate students and recent alumni to conduct research, pursue advanced study, practice a creative art or undertake teaching assistantships for one year in a foreign country. Supports one year of research, study, or teaching English abroad. Travel and living expenses provided.