The Center for Southeast Asian Studies

FLAS Application

Welcome to the Southeast Asia form-fillable FLAS application. In addition to completing the following form, you will need to download reference forms to give to your referees. When your application is complete, please click submit to send your application to the review committee. Take special consideration of your entries below as duplicate applications are not allowed. It is highly recommended that applicants click the “?” in each field below to ensure correct answers to the required questions.

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LETTERS OF REFERENCE DEADLINE: 18 January 2012
APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2012

NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

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Please choose which Southeast Asia FLAS you wish to apply: ?

Note to applicants: FLAS academic year awards cannot be held concurrently with major fellowships such as full East-West Center grants and full graduate assistantships.

Only Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship 2012-2013

Only Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowship Summer 2012

Only Southeast Asia Summer Studies Institute (SEASSI) Summer 2012

BOTH FLAS Summer 2012 and Academic Year 2012-2013

BOTH FLAS SEASSI Summer 2012 and Academic Year 2012-2013

Name:

Avoid potential problems by noting your full name as on your UH Student ID card.

Student ID Number:

Please check your UH ID for accuracy.

Email:

Please enter your email address.

Confirm Email:

Please confirm your email address.

Current Address & Telephone: ?

Please enter your current physical address and phone number.

Permanent Address: ?

Please enter your permanent physical address

Citizenship:

Please choose your citizenship status.

Resident Status:

Please choose your resident status for the state of Hawaii.

Academic Department:

Please enter your department.

Degree Sought:

Please choose your current degree track.

Date of Entry into Program Above (Semester/YYYY):

Please enter the date (semester/year) of entry into your academic program.

Date of Projected Graduation (Semester/YYYY):

Please enter the date (semester/year) of your projected graduation.

Prior Fellowships & Awards: ?

Please enter any prior fellowships/awards obtained while at the University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Primary (Native) Language:

Please enter your primary (native) language.

Acquired Languages & Proficiency* (click ? for Proficiency Levels): ?

*Indicate proficiency according to the following scale: 1. No practical usable proficiency 2. Able to read simple prose, follow simple conversation, and use the language to get around, but not as a means of exchanging ideas. 3. Able to read non-technical materials, follow ordinary speech, and carry on an exchange of ideas though haltingly. 4. Fluency, accuracy, and range adequate for most of normal professional and social situations. 5. Fluency equivalent to educated native speakers.

Overseas Experience: ?

List education, employment, military service or residence in any foreign country, covering one month or more, in the order of the most recent experience first. Do not include tourism.

Educational Experience: ?

List college(s) from which you earned degree(s) and include the following information: Name of College, Dates Attended, Major Field, and Degree Earned (BA, MA, MBA, etc.) with the most recent experience first.

Special Qualifications: ?

List any honors, memberships, and titles of publications. Do NOT submit copies of publications, certificates, etc. Please list the most recent qualifications first.

Career Goals

Please choose one (1) career option you plan to pursue from the above list.

Career Goals (if selected Other above)

Please enter your specific career goals ONLY if Other is selected above.

Reference #1

List name, email, and position of the first individual that you asked to comment on your ability and potential for academic study, including at least one faculty member in your field and an instructor of language (if you have taken a course). They must send reference forms directly to the Fellowships Coordinator via fax or email. Please note the deadline of 18 January 2012.

Reference #2

List name, email, and position of the second individual that you asked to comment on your ability and potential for academic study, including at least one faculty member in your field and an instructor of language (if you have taken a course). They must send reference forms directly to the Fellowships Coordinator via fax or email. Please note the deadline of 18 January 2012.

Reference #3

List name, email, and position of the third individual that you asked to comment on your ability and potential for academic study, including at least one faculty member in your field and an instructor of language (if you have taken a course). They must send reference forms directly to the Fellowships Coordinator via fax or email. Please note the deadline of 18 January 2012.

Fall 2012 Projected Courses (Academic Year Applicants Only): ?

Academic year FLAS requires courses in both area studies and approved language. List the courses you plan to take in the award period. At least one course per semester must be SEA focused and of upper division status (300 level and above). Check with CSEAS if you have any questions about course eligibility (cseas@hawaii.edu). Summer FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

Spring 2013 Projected Courses (Academic Year Applicants Only): ?

Please check here if applying for an academic year FLAS to study at an institution(s) outside the United States

If planning to study outside of UHM in Fall 2012 or Spring 2013, please provide program information in the following summer 2012 sections. You will also be responsible for providing the scholarships committee with an official letter of sponsorship from a university or educational organization in your proposed country of research along with an acceptance letter for admission to a language program in your host country. The deadline for submitting these two documents is MARCH 31, 2012. Please be aware that applicants in this category are given lowest priority in the award selection process. Additional material can be mailed to chizuko@hawaii.edu. Summer FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

Name of Program (for Summer 2012 applicants only):

Please list the name of the language institution to which you are applying. If applying for Summer FLAS for in-country study, please provide a copy of the language course syllabus for the level of study in which you intend to enroll. Private tutoring is not allowed. Changes made to your study plans after this application has been submitted must be approved by the CSEAS Scholarships Committee. The program syllabus can be mailed to chizuko@hawaii.edu. Academic Year FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

Web Site URL (for Summer 2012 applicants only):

Please enter the website address of the language institution to which you are applying. Academic Year FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

Tuition and Fees (for Summer 2012 applicants only):

Please enter the US$ amount for tuition and fees of the language institution to which you are applying. Academic Year FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

Contact Hours in Language Training (for Summer 2012 applicants only):

Note that Summer FLAS requires either 120 contact hours in 3rd & 4th year or 140 hours in 1st and 2nd year for a period of 6 weeks or longer. Private tutoring is not allowed. Changes made to your study plans after this application has been submitted must be approved by the CSEAS Scholarships Committee. Academic Year FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

Start Date & End Date MM/DD/YYYY to MM/DD/YYYY (for Summer 2012 applicants only):

Please enter the dates of the language program to which you are applying. Changes made to your study plans after this application has been submitted must be approved by the CSEAS Scholarships Committee. Academic Year FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

Travel Departure Date MM/DD/YYYY (for Summer 2012 applicants only):

Please enter your departure date from Hawaii for the language program to which you are applying. Changes made to your study plans after this application has been submitted must be approved by the CSEAS Scholarships Committee. Academic Year FLAS applicants do not need to complete this section.

SEASSI Applicants:

Yes, I am applying to SEASSI for Summer 2012.

Statement of Purpose Addressing Your Academic and Career Plans (up to 500 words): ?

Explain your academic goals and objectives and how they relate to your language study in a concise statement. No attached statements needed.

Application Certification:
By clicking in the check box, I affirm that the foregoing statements are true and correct. I understand that the awarding committee may alter its decisions if I change my study plans on this application

If I am awarded a FLAS fellowship, I will provide updated information on my tuition and course work and complete post-award evaluation as required by the U.S. Department of Education. I will notify the Fellowship Coordinator before I terminate or change my academic status during the period of this fellowship. I understand that failure to meet the commitments to my planned academic program may result in withdrawal of an award, or a payback obligation in full, or in the amount determined by the awarding committee. ?

By clicking in the check box at the end of this statement, I affirm that the previous statements are true and correct.

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