The Asian Studies Center can help connect students to scholarships and awards that support their studies, research, and work in Asian language and culture.
The Shao Chang Lee Scholarship Fund was established by friends and colleagues of the late Professor Lee to provide scholarship awards for undergraduate students enrolled at MSU who have made outstanding accomplishments in Asian studies and are pursuing or planning to pursue a program that includes Asian studies.
Applications are now closed. Check back in December 2025.
The Dr. Delia Koo Global Student Scholarship, administered by the Asian Studies Center, provides funding to support Michigan State University students - both domestic and international - engaged in globally focused academic activities related to Asia.
Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) fellowships are academic scholarships that provide funding and support to graduate and undergraduate students who are pursuing Asian language and area studies.
Applications for FLAS Summer 2025 and AY 2025-26 are now closed.
The David Cho Scholarships are awarded by the Council on Korean Studies Center at the Asian Studies Center. Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need. Special consideration will be given to students who promote an understanding of Korean culture and students that are U.S. veterans, ROTC members, and/or active members of the military.
The Richard Kichu & Joan Sojeon Moon Scholarships are awarded by the Council on Korean Studies at the Asian Studies Center. Recipients are selected based on academic performance and financial need with special consideration given to students who promoted an understanding of Korean culture through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities.
Additional scholarships and awards are available to students at Michigan State University pursuing study in Asian language and culture.