Student Funding
Funding opportunities geared toward or applicable to students in Southeast Asia studies.
CSEAS offers various funding opportunities for students specializing in Southeast Asia studies. Unless otherwise noted, CSEAS scholarships and fellowships have been consolidated on the UH Star System. Click “Scholarships” and use the advanced search to look for the scholarships/fellowships listed below.
The Center maintains a database of scholarships which are applicable to study in and of Southeast Asia, accessible via this link: Southeast Asia Related Scholarships Database
Latest Student Funding Info
- The Albert D. Moscotti 2026 Fellowship
Open for applications until March 7, 2025 - 2026 Blakemore Foundation Asian Language FellowshipsApplication 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… Read more: 2026 Blakemore Foundation Asian Language Fellowships
- Allan Nevins Dissertation Prize — Society of American HistoriansDeadline: 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… Read more: Allan Nevins Dissertation Prize — Society of American Historians
- 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,… Read more: John Young Scholarship (Endowment Fund) — UH Mānoa College of Arts, Languages & Letters (CALL)
- 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… Read more: UH System Common Scholarship Application (2026–2027)
UH-Administrated Funding
- The Albert D. Moscotti 2026 FellowshipOpen for applications until March 7, 2025
- 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,… Read more: John Young Scholarship (Endowment Fund) — UH Mānoa College of Arts, Languages & Letters (CALL)
- 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… Read more: UH System Common Scholarship Application (2026–2027)
- The Albert D. Moscotti 2025 FellowshipOpen for applications until March 7, 2025
- Apply Now: PPSEAWA Hawaii Scholarships 2025 for Undergraduate StudentsApplication Deadline: February 15, 2025 The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is excited to announce two scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students! 1. PPSEAWA… Read more: Apply Now: PPSEAWA Hawaii Scholarships 2025 for Undergraduate Students
- Hawaii/Wisconsin Luce Fellowships for Research in Southeast AsiaApplication Deadline: October 1, 2024 The Luce Scholars Program is a year-long opportunity for emerging leaders to deepen their ties and understanding of Asia’s countries, cultures, and people. Through language… Read more: Hawaii/Wisconsin Luce Fellowships for Research in Southeast Asia
The John Fee Embree Endowed Scholarship | Deadline: TBA
The scholarship is earmarked to assist graduate students in anthropology or sociology (or other disciplines in the absence of anthropology or sociology applicants) who are concentrating their academic work on Southeast Asia related studies at UHM. Non-US citizens are eligible to apply. Administered by CSEAS.
The Moscotti Fellowship | Deadline: March 7, 2025
This fellowship is to assist full-time, classified graduate students in a degree program at UHM in any department or program in the arts, humanities or social sciences whose area of focus is Southeast Asia. Non-US citizens are eligible to apply. Administered by CSEAS.
Deadline: March 7, 2025
External Funding
- American Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation – Travel and Research ScholarshipsDeadline: 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… Read more: American Indonesian Cultural and Educational Foundation – Travel and Research Scholarships
- 2026 Blakemore Foundation Asian Language FellowshipsApplication 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… Read more: 2026 Blakemore Foundation Asian Language Fellowships
- Allan Nevins Dissertation Prize — Society of American HistoriansDeadline: 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… Read more: Allan Nevins Dissertation Prize — Society of American Historians
- LEAP Emerge Fellowship Info SessionDate: February 18, 2025Time: 9:00 AM (HST)Location: Virtual Event The LEAP Emerge Fellowship is an academic-year program designed to empower rising young leaders by equipping college students with tangible leadership… Read more: LEAP Emerge Fellowship Info Session
- Fulbright CORE Scholar Program for Faculty and Experienced ProfessionalsApplication Deadline: Varies by Program The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers over 400 awards in more than 135 countries for U.S. citizens to teach, conduct research and carry out professional… Read more: Fulbright CORE Scholar Program for Faculty and Experienced Professionals
- East-West Center Graduate Degree FellowshipApplication Deadline: December 1, 2024. The East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship provides funding for graduate students from Asia, the Pacific, and the U.S. to study at the University of Hawai‘i… Read more: East-West Center Graduate Degree Fellowship
- Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship ProgramApplication Deadline: December 1, 2024. The Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP) provides financial support for Master’s degree study at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM) in… Read more: Asian Development Bank – Japan Scholarship Program
- Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)Application Deadline: December 15, 2024. The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD), sponsored by the US Department of State, provides a scholarship for one semester of non-degree study at a… Read more: Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD)
- Community College Initiative (CCI) ProgramApplication Deadline: December 31, 2024 (extensions possible if on a weekend or holiday). The CCI Program offers non-degree academic and professional training for Indonesian citizens at U.S. community colleges, focusing… Read more: Community College Initiative (CCI) Program
- Fulbright US–ASEAN Visiting Scholar ProgramApplication Deadline: December 2, 2024 The Fulbright US–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program supports university faculty, government officials, and professionals in the private sector, NGOs, and think tanks from ASEAN countries to… Read more: Fulbright US–ASEAN Visiting Scholar Program
Graduate Assistantships
- Graduate Assistant Opportunity (APME Project Coordinator) – University of Hawai‘i at MānoaClosing Date: November 29, 2024 Description The Center for Southeast Asian Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is seeking a Graduate Assistant to coordinate the Asia Pacific Museum… Read more: Graduate Assistant Opportunity (APME Project Coordinator) – University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- We are hiring: Web Resources CoordinatorThe Center for Southeast Asian Studies at UHM is seeking for a Web Resources Coordinator.
- Graduate Assistant Outreach Coordinator Position at UH CSEASIf you are qualified, please apply and join our team!
- Accepting Applications for Grad. Asst.Now accepting applications for a PR Coordinator & Vietnamese Film Project Graduate Assistant in UH CSEAS – Apply by April 21!
UH Funding (Recurring)
- AAUW
- EWC Graduate Degree Fellowship (MA and PhD students)
- The Society of Asian Art of Hawai’i Inc. Scholarships
- Fulbright US Scholar Program
Previous Grants (recurring)
- Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy (PhD students)
- Ford Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship (PhD students)
- Blakemore Freeman Fellowships
- Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
- Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (GPA) Program
- CAORC – INYA Short Term Fellowships for U.S. Graduate Students
- Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship
- Rotary Peace Fellowship
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship: Critical Need Language Award
- Mansfield-Luce Asia Scholars Network
- The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
- YSEALI Professional Fellows Program
- ACLS Humanities and Social Sciences Funding
- Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program
- CAORC Multi-Country Research Fellowship
- Singapore Academies ASEAN Fellowship Programme
- Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) – Senior Fellowships, Dissertation Research Fellowships, Khmer Language and Culture Program
- The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhist Studies
- Endangered Material Knowledge programme
- SEAREG Pre-Dissertation Fellowship
- CAORC-INYA Fellowships for U.S. Graduate Students Conducting Research on Myanmar/Burma in a Third Country
- The Society of Asian Art of Hawai’i Scholarship
- SEALC-GETSEA Language Tuition Support Award