Stanley Summer Scholarship for Asian Language Study

Awarded to currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students in Asian Languages and Literatures/Asian Civilizations for intensive language study.

These scholarships may be used either in the United States or abroad, but will be awarded only for study in a recognized summer language program. The proposed summer course must provide the equivalent of a full academic year of language study in an intensive Russian or Asian language course. Such summer courses generally meet the equivalent of 20 hours a week for an eight-week term.

Students are strongly encouraged to meet with their Study Abroad Advisor to discuss their study abroad plans and scholarship eligibility before applying for this scholarship. Students who are pursuing Direct Enrollment programs are not allowed to use Federal Financial Aid or Iowa Scholarships to cover program costs if the hosting institution does not have a Federal School Code.

Preference will be given to students who demonstrate: (1) an aptitude and achievement in previous work in their chosen language, and (2) a serious commitment to incorporating this language in their future study and career goals. Consideration will be limited to students who intend to return to The University of Iowa for further study either upon completion of their summer work or after a limited time in a formal study-abroad program following the summer award period.

Final award of scholarship funds will be contingent upon acceptance into an intensive summer language program approved by the scholarship selection committee.

Award
Up to $5,000.
Scopes
Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Deadline
03/18/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Upload Supporting Document: Academic Transcript

    Upload a copy of your current transcript in PDF format. Login to MyUI and click on the GRADE REPORT button on your home page.
  2. Native Language

    Please provide your native language.

  3. Telephone number(s) at which you can be reached concerning this application.
    • 1. Telephone number (1)
    • 2. Telephone number (2)
    • 3. Telephone number (3)
  4. Provide language to be studied:
  5. Provide name and location of summer program:
  6. Provide summer program start and end dates:
  7. Provide a statement of purpose describing how your language study will fit in with your future academic or career plans, and why you feel a summer intensive course will be of particular benefit to you.
  8. Provide an estimated budget. This would include tuition, room and board, transportation, and any other expenses applicable to the summer language study. This should be as detailed an itemization as is possible.
  9. Provide evidence of your application to, and ultimately acceptance by, one or more summer language programs (such as a copy of your submitted study abroad application). It is understood that many programs will not have made final acceptance decisions by this application due date, and notification of such may be turned in as soon as received by the applicant.
  10. Provide number of years of study in chosen language, including current year:
  11. List courses taken for this language and where taken. If you acquired the language in ways other than in coursework, please explain.
  12. List any other languages you have studied, and describe your level of competence in each, including reading and oral competence.
  13. Letters of Recommendation

    Two (2) letters of recommendation required, one of which must be an evaluation by an instructor of chosen language of study. Make sure you have the full name and correct e-mail addresses of those submitting letters on your behalf. Once the reference names and e-mail addresses are entered and you click "Save and Keep Editing" or "Finish and Submit", an e-mail will be automatically sent to the individuals writing your letters of recommendation. That e-mail will contain the correct information on how to submit the letters electronically. Please note that you are not able to view the information submitted by your references.
    • Provide Name and E-mail Address
  14. Provide the name of the Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures faculty member with whom you have consulted regarding your summer plans.
  15. By signing below, I certify that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand that consideration for scholarships may be denied or revoked if any information is found to be incomplete or inaccurate. My signature acknowledges that the University of Iowa will include my academic record with my scholarship application and to release pertinent information to the scholarship selection committees. My signature below expressly authorizes the University of Iowa to share my name and email address with University of Iowa Center for Advancement for publications and thanking donors who made the award possible.
    • 1. Signature (Type Full Name):
    • 2. Today's Date
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