Regarding Summer 2021 and Academic Year 2021-2022 programs, our office in conjunction with UB administration, our overseas partners, and SUNY Office of Global Affairs is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. When advising students regarding study abroad programs, UB is informed by the recommendations of the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO). We are unable to predict what the future will look like, but are moving forward with accepting applications for some programs, truly hoping that the situation improves globally. We understand that these are concerning times and we are doing what we can to provide accurate information to students as quickly as possible.
Generous contributions from our alumni, faculty, and broad community of people interested in the study of Asia help to support study abroad in Asia. We would be so pleased if you would apply for one of our awards if you are a student, or support UB students by contributing to the award fund.
Visit UB’s Study Abroad Scholarships page to learn about other Study Abroad funding opportunities. Or, contact Megan Stewart, UB’s Fellowships and Scholarships advisor in the Office of Fellowships and Scholarships.
We are extremely gratified that, despite the obstacles presented with studying a South Asian language in India this summer due to the ongoing pandemic, two students were selected to pursue thier academic goals through an on-line program offered by the American Institute of Indian Studies.
We are so pleased to announce that three highly qualified applicants were awarded the Rustgi South Asian Language Award to study in the American Institute of Indian Studies this coming summer! As it turns out, our remarkable UB students qualify for many prestigious postings and awards and just one student will be funded by our Rustgi Award. Here are their stories:
Yue Zhang ’20 is a third-year international student at UB. We spoke to Yue to learn a little bit about how the study abroad experience provided by the Rusgi Award fits into her academic, career, and life goals.
Congratulations to five UB students planning study abroad and language study in Japan, India, and Korea! We wish them well in their studies and are proud to support their endeavors!
Current UB undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for funding to attend intensive summer language programs such as those offered by
· The American Institute of Indian Studies
· University of Wisconsin South Asia Summer Language Institute
· University of Washington Summer Nepali Language Course
· University of Texas at Austin Summer Language Courses in Malayalam, Telugu, or Kannada
Applications for funding will be evaluated by UB Asian Studies Program faculty and staff. The Rustgi South Asian Language Award provides partial tuition subventions. Additional funds for living expenses incurred during the summer program may also be available. It is anticipated that the average award will be approximately $1,000 per student.
Eligibility:
Criteria for Selection:
Required Application Materials:
Applicants should send the following components in a single PDF file:
1) Completed language program application form
2) one-page (less than 500-word) statement of purpose describing your academic reasons for selecting a particular program, detailing how the study abroad program will fit into your overall academic program and goals, and how the program benefits you
3) Transcripts: Applicants should scan their undergraduate and graduate transcripts (from U.S. or Canadian universities only) and include them in the single pdf file.
4) Confirmation (email or scanned document) from AIIS, SAFLI, etc. indicating receipt of complete summer language program application.
5) A simple budget indicating anticipated expenses and other sources of funding to which the applicant has applied.
6) Recommended: documentation confirming submission of completed applications for the Critical Language Scholarship and/or Boren Scholarship
7) Applicants should also submit one (1) letter of recommendation emailed as an attachment directly from their professor or instructor. Instructors may also mail their recommendations in a sealed envelope signed by the instructor to Asian Studies Program, 412 Clemens Hall, Buffalo NY 14260.
*Application deadline is March 29, 2021
Please contact the Asian Studies Program at Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.
The 2020-2021 study abroad award supports study abroad for Fall 2021, AY 2021-2022, or Spring 2022. The deadline for applications is March 29, 2021.
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 majoring or minoring in the Asian Studies Program and/or minoring in Korean.
Eligibility Requirements:
Criteria:
Application Materials and Guidelines:
Please submit the following 4 items:
All application materials must be submitted no later than 4pm on Monday, March 29, 2021.
Submission Guidelines:
Email Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu with “Study Abroad Award Application: [your name]” in the subject line. Attach the completed application form, your personal statement, and your transcripts. Ask your professor to email their letter of recommendation as an attachment to Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu with “Study Abroad Recommendation: [your name]” in the subject line.
Please contact the Asian Studies Program at Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.
Current UB undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply for funding to attend online courses offered by the Southeast Asian Studies Summer Institute in summer 2021. The languages offered through SEASS include:
Applications for funding will be evaluated by UB Asian Studies Program faculty and staff. The award provides partial tuition subventions. Additional funds for living expenses incurred during the summer program may also be available. It is anticipated that awards will be between $1,000 and $4,000.
The application deadline is March 29, 2021.
Eligibility:
Criteria for Selection:
Required Application Materials:
Applicants should send to Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu the following components in a single PDF file:
1) Completed language program application form
2) one- to two-page (750-word) statement of purpose describing your academic reasons for selecting a particular program, detailing how the language program will fit into your overall academic program and career goals, and how the program benefits you
3) Transcripts: Applicants should scan their undergraduate and graduate transcripts and include them in the single pdf file.
4) Confirmation (email or scanned document) from SEASSI indicating receipt of complete summer language program application.
5) A simple budget indicating anticipated expenses and other sources of funding to which the applicant has applied.
6) Recommended: documentation confirming submission of completed applications for WISLI and/or SEASSI Tuition scholarships
7) Applicants should also submit two (2) letters of recommendation emailed to Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu as an attachment directly from their professor or instructor. Instructors may also mail their recommendations in a sealed envelope signed by the instructor to Asian Studies Program, 412 Clemens Hall, Buffalo NY 14260.
Please contact the Asian Studies Program at Asian-Studies@buffalo.edu if you have any questions.