University of Southern California

East Asian Studies Center

Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowships for Undergraduate Students

The East Asian Studies Center is proud to announce that Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS)
fellowships are now available for USC undergraduates for summer 2010 and academic year 2010-11.
FLAS awards will be given for intermediate or advanced study of Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, or
Korean.

About FLAS Awards

FLAS fellowships are provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education Title VI program.
The purpose of the program is to enrich the nation’s pool of area and international specialists.
Applicants should be planning to use their training to teach, to serve in government or international
agencies, or to engage in other work that advances American understanding of other countries.

Summer 2010 FLAS

Summer 2010 FLAS fellowships are awarded for intensive language study at an institution in the U.S.
or abroad. The language study must be at least 6 weeks in length and include 140 or more contact hours
for intermediate level study or 120 or more contact hours for advanced level study. Fellows are
awarded $4,000 maximum toward tuition and a $2,500 stipend.

Academic Year 2010-11 FLAS

Academic Year 2010-11 FLAS fellowships provide awardees with $10,000 toward tuition and a $5,000
stipend. FLAS fellows must enroll in one East Asian language course during both fall and spring
semesters and must take at least two area studies courses during the award period. All language and
area studies classes must be taken for a letter grade.

Academic year 2010-11 FLAS awards are contingent upon U.S. Department of Education funding.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents

• Applicants must be enrolled full-time at USC
• Applicants must engage in intermediate or advanced language study (2nd year and above)
• FLAS-eligible languages include Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, and Korean

Application Deadline: April 30, 2010

For questions regarding FLAS awards, please contact the East Asian Studies Center at
easc@usc.edu, call (213) 740-2991, or visit our office in CLH 101.
 University of Southern California East Asian Studies Center
Undergraduate Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship
SUMMER 2010 & ACADEMIC YEAR 2010-11

Name: ( Mr. Ms. ) __________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle
Please note that academic year FLAS fellowships are contingent upon continued
funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

Please check which program of study you will follow:

Summer 2010 Applicants (select one) Academic Year 2010-11 Applicants (select one)

_____ Completion of an intensive summer _____ One language course per semester plus at least
language program at USC (equivalent two area studies courses during the academic
to 2 semester-long language courses) year at USC

_____ Completion of an intensive summer _____ Language and area studies courses in a formal
language program at another academic program at another institution in the U.S. or
institution in the U.S. or abroad abroad

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 30, 2010

Section I. Personal Information

Local Address: ___________________________ Email: ___________________________

___________________________ Local Phone: _____________________

Permanent Address: ___________________________ Permanent Phone: _________________

___________________________ Birth Date: ________________________

USC ID#:_____________________________________ Birth Place: _______________________

Citizenship Status: □ US Citizen □ Permanent Resident

Native Language: ___________________________

Section II. Academic Information

(1) Department/School: _____________________________________

(2) Major: ___________________________________

(3) Degree objective: ___________

(4) Units earned toward degree by the end of this academic year: ______

(5) Cumulative GPA: ________________

(6) Expected date of graduation: _______________________________

(7) For academic year applicants, have you applied for, or received, other scholarships for the
2010-11 year? □ Yes □ No

If yes, please specify: __________________________________________

Section III. Language Information

(1) East Asian language you intend to study during the award period: ______________________

(2) Number of semesters or years of study you have completed in this language:

__________ semester(s) (OR) __________ year(s)

(3) Language level for which this award is sought:

□ 2nd year □ 3rd year □ 4th year □ 5th year

(4) Other languages you have studied and level completed:______________________________

NOTE: FLAS fellowships are awarded for intermediate-advanced language study only. FLAS awards
are not intended for native speakers of the target language.

Section IV. Personal Statement

In 2-3 pages, please describe your study plan, including the language and area studies courses you
propose to study. Please also discuss your scholarly or professional ambitions, particularly as they
relate to incorporating an East Asian language and area studies into your future plans.

Section V. Supplemental Requirements

Please provide the following supplemental information:

_____ Two (2) letters of recommendation (one from a language instructor and one from a non-
language faculty member)

_____ Resume (not exceeding 2 pages in length)

_____ Copies of transcripts from all institutions attended (may be unofficial)

_____ Copy of financial aid summary from OASIS

Submit completed application along with all supporting materials by April 30, 2010 to the USC East
Asian Studies Center, 823 W. 34th St., CLH 101, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0127.

"I certify that to the best of my knowledge all information contained within this application is accurate."

Applicant's Signature Date

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East Asian Studies Center

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION WAIVER

To the applicant: Please make one copy of this form. After filling out and signing both copies, one
form should be given to each instructor or professor that is providing you with a letter of
recommendation. The recommender should submit this form to the East Asian Studies Center along
with his or her letter of recommendation. For the convenience of your recommenders, please provide
them with stamped envelopes addressed to: East Asian Studies Center, University of Southern
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California, 823 W. 34 Street (CLH 101), Los Angeles, CA 90089-0127.

Under the Federal Law, "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974," students are entitled to
review their records, including letters of recommendation. However, those writing recommendations
and those assessing recommendations may attach more significance to them if it is known that they
will retain confidentiality. It is your option to waive your right of access to these recommendations or
to decline to do so. Please mark the appropriate phrase below, indicating your choice of option, and
sign your name:

I do waive I do not waive

my right of access to review of this recommendation.

Signature Date

Name
(please print)

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To be completed by the applicant:

Applicant’s degree objective and department at USC:

Name of recommender: