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Blakemore Freeman Fellowships

1 year Advanced Study of Asian Languages in East or Southeast Asia.

Eligibility

  • U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
  • Completion of undergraduate education
  • At least three years of college-level language study

About the Blakemore Foundation Fellowship

The Blakemore Foundation was established in 1990 by Thomas and Frances Blakemore to encourage the advanced study of Asian languages and to improve the understanding of Asian fine arts in the United States. The Blakemore Foundation offers fellowships to fund a year of advanced language abroad to college graduates using East or Southeast Asian language in their careers.

The Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one year of advanced level language study in East or Southeast Asia in approved language programs.

Amount Awarded

Varies; Covers tuition, stipend (airfare, books, accommodation, food, travel, health insurance, immunizations, visa application fees, income taxes, etc.)

Application Process

The Blakemore Freeman Fellowship does not have a campus process. The national deadline is typically at the end of December. We encourage you to begin your application early.

Campus Application Deadline

No campus process

National Application Deadline

December 30, 2026

Additional Info

Additional information, including application criteria, can be found on the Blakemore Freeman Fellowship website.

Campus Endorsement Process: No

Application Deadline

Location

  • Africa,
  • Asia / Pacific Islands,
  • Europe

Duration

  • 1 Year

Open To

  • Graduating Students,
  • Masters / PhD Students,
  • Recent Graduates / Alumni

Eligibility - Citizenship

  • U.S. Citizen

Deadline Quarter

  • Autumn

Type of Scholarship

  • Study

Eligibility Field of Study

  • Humanities Focused