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.
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.
