Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one academic year (two semesters or three quarters) of advanced level language study in East or Southeast Asia. Eligible languages are Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indonesian, Khmer, Thai, and Vietnamese. Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Fellowships are awarded for advanced level language study at the IUP-Chinese Center at Tsinghua University in Beijing. All fellowship programs cover tuition, and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs and transportation. The Blakemore Foundation is looking for high-achieving individuals who will make significant contributions to their field. The ideal candidate is someone with stellar grades, outstanding recommendations, and a demonstrated commitment to the Asian country and language. Beyond commitment, we are looking for purpose: a career path that will benefit from professional fluency in that modern Asian language throughout that individual's life. Superior candidates pursuing careers in fields such as academia, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math), environmental studies, international business, accounting, law, medicine, journalism, architecture, teaching, social or NGO work, and government service are encouraged to apply. By the start of the grant, applicants must have (at minimum) a bachelor's degree. By the start of the grant, applicants must have completed (at minimum) the third year of language classes at the college level, through formal classroom study at a college or university and/or in rigorous college-level language programs. Applicants must submit a list of all study-abroad language programs and summer intensive language programs you have attended for the language you wish to study; and a list of all classes or training you have taken in your chosen language of study. They must also submit two letters of recommendation from academic or professional contacts, which focus on the applicant's overall intellectual, academic, professional and personal qualities. Please visit the fellowship's website for more information.