UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT FINANCIAL AID

 

Please carefully read the information below to learn about the financial aid and scholarships available at the University of Pittsburgh. For applications and further information, please see the Eligibility and Applications page. Please note that many of the scholarships below require an additional application. Please address questions to Katherine Carlitz, Assistant Director for Academic Affairs, Asian Studies Center, (412) 648-7371, or by e-mail at kcarlitz@pitt.edu.

 

Summer 2010 Undergraduate FLAS Fellowships

Undergraduate FLAS Fellowships will be available in Summer 2010 for the study of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.

The dealine is Monday, March 15, 2010.

Click here to download the application: PDF File

China Studies Scholarships

The Study-in-China Scholarship

These scholarships provide tuition assistance to undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh who have demonstrated a strong interest in Chinese studies. Applicants must have completed two years of Chinese language study by the inception of the award period. These awards can be used for summer, semester, or academic-year programs in China or Taiwan. The Study-in-China Supplementary Application form must be submitted in addition to the general application form.

• Study-in-China Supplementary Application Form (PDF)

Japan Studies Scholarships

Intensive Summer Japanese Program Scholarships

All out-of-state students who register for either of the intensive summer Japanese Language courses (First and Second Year Japanese ONLY) will receive a scholarship that will reduce the tuition fee to the in-state tuition rate for the 10-week, 10-credit course. All applicants to SEALS are eligible to apply for additional financial support.To find out term dates for Summer 2010 and more information visit the SEALS website.

 

To apply for financial aid, please send a letter of application (hardcopy or e-mail). In the letter, please include the following points:

• Indicate whether you are interested in the First Year Japanese program or the Second Year Japanese program;
• Explain your academic background
• Include a statement of purpose explaining the reason for studying Japanese and how training in Japanese will fit into your overall academic goal and/or professional career.

In addition to the letter, have the last school you attended (or are now attending) send us the transcript of your academic performance. There is not a specific application form.

 

Summer 2010 deadline to be announced in January 2010. Please send your letters to plocante@pitt.edu or mail to:

 

Paula Locante
East Asian Languages and Literatures
702 Old Engineering Hall
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA 15260

 

Japanese Studies Undergraduate Scholarship

This provides a $4,000 tuition award to an undergraduate enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh who has compiled a strong record in Japanese language (at least two years of study) and in area studies courses on Japan. It can be used only at the University of Pittsburgh.

 

The Study-in-Japan Scholarship

These scholarships provide tuition awards ($10,000 for one year, or $5,000 for one semester) to undergraduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh who have demonstrated a strong interest in Japanese studies. Preference is given to applicants who will have completed at least two years of Japanese language study or the equivalent by the inception of the award period.

 

The Japanese Summer Language Study Scholarship

These scholarships provide $2,000 tuition awards to undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh for an approved program of study in the United States or Japan. Summer Intensive Japanese at the University of Pittsburgh is not included in this award. (See “Intensive Summer Japanese Program Scholarships” above for financial aid for Summer Intensive Japanese at Pitt.) Preference is given to applicants who will have completed at least one year of Japanese language study or the equivalent by the inception of the award period. 

 

Korean Studies Scholarships

Korean Studies Tuition Remission Scholarship

The Korean Studies Tuition Remission Scholarship covers in-state tuition expenses for one semester of full-time study at the University of Pittsburgh.  Applicants must have attended the University of Pittsburgh for at least one academic year and be: (1) an undergraduate or graduate student, of any nationality, with a demonstrated interest in Korean studies; or (2) an undergraduate or graduate students, in any field, from Korea.

The Korean Summer Language Study Scholarship

(Details of this scholarship to be announced in November 2009)

South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Pacific Islands Studies

The Asian Studies Center is pleased to announce the INPAC (Indo-Pacific) Studies Tuition Remission Scholarship for Pitt students. INPAC Studies encompasses the Pacific Islands, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. The INPAC Studies award covers in-statetuition expenses for one semeseter of full-time stydu at the University of Pittsburgh. Applicants must have attended the University of Pittsburgh for at least one academic year and be an undergraduate or graduate student, of any nationality, with a demonstrated interest in INPAC studies. Applications will be evaluated based upon the strength of academic achievements and commitment to INPAC studies.

Indo-Pacific Area Studies Student Awards

Application and Deadline Information: To be announced in November 2009
Follow the link below to download the separate application form for this grant.

In special cases, candidates may apply early if the circumstances of their projects warrant it.

 

Updated November 6, 2009