The fellowship provides full tuition and stipend for nine to twelve months of intensive Chinese or Korean language study in East Asia. It targets individuals aiming for academic, curatorial, or art conservation careers focused on Chinese or Korean art history before the 20th century. Study occurs at approved programs in Taiwan, China, or Korea, covering travel, living, and study expenses.
Eligible applicants are U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents, and foreign nationals studying in U.S. or Canadian colleges. Applicants must have at least a bachelor's degree, completed two years of college-level language study, demonstrate need for advanced language training, and intend