Southeast Asian Studies Graduate Scholarship

Deadline

March 7, 2025, 11:59 PM.

Your two recommendation letters must also be submitted no later than March 7, 2025, 11:59 PM. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be accepted. 

Overview

The Southeast Asian Studies Graduate Scholarship, made possible by an endowment from Norman Sundberg, Professor Emeritus, Psychology, and Donna Sundberg, is designed to support graduate students studying Southeast Asia. Awards may be requested for educational expenses, including tuition supplements, travel, equipment purchase, books and supplies, or other educational needs. 

Award Details

1 award of $2,000.

Eligibility and Criteria

  • ​​​​​​​Current Master's, Doctoral, and Law students.
  • Professional interests related to Southeast Asia.
  • ​​​​​​​Citizens from any country are encouraged to apply. Per donor request, priority will be given to support graduate students from Southeast Asia, specifically, students from Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
  • Must be enrolled full time at the time of award distribution.
  • ​​​​​​​Must be making satisfactory academic progress toward completion of degree requirements. Review the Division of Graduate Studies' satisfactory progress requirement.

Application

Applicants must apply online. The online application includes:

  • A statement (no more than 600 words) directed to an audience of non-specialists, that includes a description of your scholarly pursuits and interests studying Southeast Asia. Please also address professional interests, how they relate to the requirements of this award, and a description of how you will use these funds.
  • 1 letter of recommendation from the designated UO faculty advisor.
  • 1 letter of recommendation from another UO faculty member.

Apply Now

For more information, please contact the Division of Graduate Studies.

Graduate Students with Financial Aid
Receiving this award may reduce your financial aid award. Please contact the Financial Aid Office prior to applying for this (and any other type of) support.

You may apply for this award regardless of immigration status or work eligibility.