Rolling deadline.
This grant funds an event related to Asian studies.
All registered student groups are eligible to apply for funding.
Up to $300
To apply, please provide a brief description of your event along with a detailed budget to lieul@pitt.edu.
February 2, 2026
Funds participation in Chinese summer language programs.
Students must have completed 1 year of college-level Chinese, and preference is for students who have completed 2 years. Preference is also for students who are participating in an organized program of study abroad.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$5,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
The International Studies Fund (ISF) is intended to help students at the University of Pittsburgh conduct research on international issues or in international settings and/or with international collaborators. “International” is defined as relating to another country or culture, comparative analysis covering more than one country or culture, studies of international relations or of transnational activities, or studies which examine topics related to global issues or collaborative projects with partners around the world.
Please note: the application requires a faculty recommendation. The online application system will only prompt your selected faculty to submit the required recommendation upon your submission of the application. You should, therefore, aim to submit your application with ample time for faculty to submit the recommendation by the deadline.
Important: ISF grants may not be used for tuition, language study, internships and other non-research related expenses. Conference, workshop or symposium travel is not eligible for funding under the ISF program.
See below for application form and procedure.
Full-time graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh from all Schools and Campuses are eligible to submit a proposal, including international degree-seeking students. Visiting, non-degree, and post-doctoral students are not eligible to apply.
Awardees must be enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh when applying and when using the award.
Only one International Studies Fund award per student and fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) is allowed.
Please note: An ISF grant may be used to support participation in a group project; however, funds must directly support the student’s individual participation in the project (including direct costs such as travel, supplies, etc.).
The ISF selection committee uses the following criteria in evaluating proposals:
The maximum grant amount is $1,000. Because of the limited availability of funds, smaller requests may be more likely to be funded. Grants awarded must be used by June 30 of the next calendar year.
Student applicants should carefully consider requesting funds to travel to countries with a level 3 State Department travel advisory; UCIS may use that as one criterion when considering applications. No requests for support for travel to countries with a level 4 State Department advisory will be considered.
Applications are to be completed online. The first time that you access one of the following application forms, you will be directed to a welcome screen at our partner, Submittable.com and invited to create a new user account. After completing this simple process, you will be shown the application form.
Please note:
Applications will be reviewed by committee. Awardees will be notified approximately four weeks after the deadline.
March 2.
Allyson Delnore
adelnore@pitt.edu
University Center for International Studies
4400 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
February 2, 2026
This scholarship awards students with a strong record in Japanese language (2+ years of study) and area studies on Japan.
Undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh are eligible for this scholarship. Award can only be used at the University of Pittsburgh's Oakland campus during the academic year while the student is in residence at the Oakland campus.
To apply: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$4,000
To apply, submit an application through PittFund$Me.
February 2, 2026
This scholarship funds summer study abroad to Japan not focused on language study. If your program is focusing on language study, please apply for Japanese Summer Language Study Scholarship.
Undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$6,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
February 2, 2026
This scholarship funds Japanese summer intensive language study at an approved summer language program in the U.S. or Japan.
Preference is given to students who have completed at least one year of college Japanese. This award cannot be applied to SEALS Japan courses at the University of Pittsburgh. For information about SEALS funding visit the SEALS website.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Up to $5,000 with an additional $1,000 for those studying in Japan.
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
February 2, 2026
This grant funds research travel to East Asia.
Students at the University of Pittsburgh enrolled in the Humanities and Social Science Divisions within the Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences. Preference is given to graduate students.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$2,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
February 2, 2026
Undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
This award funds study of Korea or Korean language at the undergraduate level during the academic year. Scholarship can be used for study abroad to Korea, Korean language study, or Korean cultural studies. Preference is given to students who are planning on studying abroad in Korea.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$1,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
February 2, 2026
Undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh.
This award funds study of Korea or Korean language at the undergraduate level during the summer. Scholarship can be used for study abroad to Korea, Korean language study, or Korean cultural studies. Preference is given to students who are planning on studying abroad in Korea.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
$500
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
Mid-March
Full-tuition scholarship.
Undergraduate students enrolled in Intensive Summer Japanese (JPNSE 1061 or JPNSE 1062).
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Full-tuition scholarship.
To apply, submit an application through PittFund$Me.
Mid-March
Partial-Tuition Remission Scholarship: Reduces tuition to in-state amount.
All out-of-state undergraduate students at the University of Pittsburgh enrolled in Intensive Summer Japanese (JPNSE 1061 or JPNSE 1062).
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
Partial-tuition, reduces tuition to in-state amount.
To apply, submit an application through PittFund$Me.
February 2, 2026
Funds Study Abroad in Japan for 1 or 2 semesters.
Students must have a strong record in Japanese studies at Pitt. Preference for students who have completed two years of college-level Japanese.
To apply for all funding, all students will need to: Complete an application form on PittFund$Me. You can access PittFund$Me through your my.pitt.edu portal. Use the dashboard to search for the scholarship you wish to apply to; Submit unofficial transcripts from each college or university attended; Submit a statement of purpose no more than 1500 words that explains your interest in the area and the purpose of the grant; Secure two letters of recommendation (for language-based scholarship applications, it is highly encouraged that you submit a letter of recommendation from your language teacher).
One semester: $6,000 | Full academic year: $12,000
To apply, please submit an application through PittFund$Me.
