Asian Studies Scholarships

There are several scholarships available for study abroad in Asia, including: 

• JASSO (Japan): A variety of scholarships are made available by the Japanese government. Check website for details.
• S. Telan Hu Scholarship The Department of Modern & Classical Languages & Literatures again invites students to apply for the scholarship in honor of S. Telan Hu, OSB.  S. Telan developed CSB/SJU's Chinese Language program. She teaches Chinese language, literature and academic skills courses and makes exceptional contributions to the community through a wide range of service activities. The $1000 Scholarship will be given to a CSB/SJU student in Asian Studies with a concentration in Chinese and who demonstrate a strong commitment to service.
• Fr. Neal Lawrence OSB Travel Scholarship This scholarship honors the life and work of Fr. Neal Lawrence, OSB, who spent more than 45 years in Japan. In 1993 he was honored by the Emperor and the Government of Japan for his post-WWII reconstruction work in Okinawa and his efforts on behalf of world peace and understanding with its highest cultural award, “The Order of the Rising Sun”. The scholarship provides financial assistance to CSB/SJU students studying in Japan. By applying to the Japan program, students are automatically eligible for this scholarship. Several awards are distributed each year.