Category: Students
International Graduate Student Conference (IGSC) 2026
February 12–15, 2026, Jefferson Hall, East-West Center, Honolulu, Hawai‘i The East-West Center will host the International Graduate Student Conference (IGSC) 2026, an annual gathering that brings together graduate students from around the world to present research on the Asia-Pacific region. Founded in 2002, IGSC is a student-run, interdisciplinary conference that fosters scholarly exchange through paper […]
American Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation – Travel and Research Scholarships
Deadline: May 1, 2026 | Notifications: June 1, 2026 The American Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation (AICEF) offers travel and research scholarships to support Indonesian PhD students currently enrolled at accredited colleges or universities in the United States. These grants fund dissertation research in Indonesia, helping students complete their fieldwork and associated research expenses. Award […]
SAIL 2026: Summer Study Abroad in Laos
Dates: June 29 – July 31, 2026 | Application Deadline: April 16, 2026 Join the Summer Study Abroad in Laos (SAIL) program and study at the Lao-American Institute in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR, while engaging with local communities on a daily basis. The program is organized by the Center for Lao Studies. Program Overview SAIL […]
2026 Blakemore Foundation Asian Language Fellowships
Application deadline: December 30, 2025, 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) The Blakemore Foundation Asian Language Fellowships support one academic year (2026–2027) of full-time, intensive advanced language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Khmer. Fellowships are limited to approved language programs in Asia. Applications are submitted through […]
Allan Nevins Dissertation Prize — Society of American Historians
Deadline: December 31, 2025 The Allan Nevins Dissertation Prize recognizes outstanding dissertations in American history for both literary distinction and significant contribution to historical knowledge. The prize includes $2,000 and publication by one of the Society’s publisher members, and is awarded at the Society’s annual meeting in New York in May.Key Details (2025 Competition) For […]
John Young Scholarship (Endowment Fund) — UH Mānoa College of Arts, Languages & Letters (CALL)
The John Young Scholarship (Endowment Fund) provides financial support for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing fields related to the arts at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s College of Arts, Languages & Letters (CALL). Scholarship funds may be used for costs associated with attendance (e.g., tuition, books, fees). Application information and submission are available through […]
UH System Common Scholarship Application (2026–2027)
The UH System Common Scholarship Application for the 2026–27 academic year is now open. With one online form, students can apply for several hundred scholarships across all UH campuses. For additional scholarship and funding announcements curated by the Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS), please also check the CSEAS Student Funding page:https://www.cseashawaii.org/opportunities/studentsfunding/ Scholarships Numerous nonprofit […]
Tria Kerkvliet Southeast Asia Studies Graduate Fellowship 2026–2027
Opens: November 15, 2025 | Deadline: February 15, 2026 The Center for Southeast Asian Studies is pleased to announce the Tria Kerkvliet Southeast Asia Studies Graduate Fellowship for the 2026–2027 academic year. This endowment fund provides support to PhD students at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa whose research focuses on Southeast Asia in the […]
Two Public Talks on Land, Inheritance, and ʻĀina – November 19
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Environmental Humanities and Environmental Justice (AAPI EHEJ) initiative will co-host two public talks on Wednesday, November 19, bringing together perspectives on inheritance, land, and collaborative conservation in Hawaiʻi and beyond. Talk 1 – A Theory of Inheritance Drawing on more than a decade of work in the middle hills […]
2025 Mānoa International Education Day
Thursday, November 20, 2025, UHM Campus Center Courtyard Join us in celebrating the rich cultural diversity of performance courses and student groups across the UH Mānoa campus! Enjoy live performances representing Asia and the Pacific through music, dance, and chant. Co-sponsored by the Office of Global Engagement, Asian Studies, the Ethnomusicology Program, and the Center […]
