Asian Studies Study Abroad Fund - Summer, Fall, or Academic Year Programs

The Asian Studies Study Abroad Award supports undergraduate study abroad in Asia during summer, fall, or academic year programs.

The awards will range between $500 and $1000. All UB undergraduate students who are studying abroad in Asia are welcome to apply, but preference will be given to students enrolled or minoring in the Asian Studies Program.

Eligibility

• Full-time enrollment as an undergraduate at the University at Buffalo in good academic standing at the time of your application

• At the time of applying for this award, you must already have applied to a study abroad program in Asia through UB Education Abroad. Exceptions will be considered with prior approval from the Asian Studies Director.

Criteria

• Foreign language study is a component of the program

• Participation in an established, credit-bearing study abroad or exchange program

• Preference shall be given to applicants who are studying abroad for the first time or who are studying in a country or region where they have not previously studied.

• Awards are based on academic merit and seriousness of purpose

• The applicant agrees to be an ambassador for Asian Studies at UB by sending occasional posts and photos of their experiences while in-country for use on the Asian Studies Program’s social media and website. The applicant must also be willing to talk with other students about their study abroad experience upon returning to UB.

Financial need is considered for eligibility of this opportunity. Applicants should file an annual FAFSA. Students ineligible to file a FAFSA may demonstrate financial need on the General Application by selecting “Yes” to the Financial Hardship question and providing a brief summary of their circumstances (if “No,” leave blank).