Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch Fellowships in Asian Studies

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

It is important for America to continue to train future leaders with strong expertise in Asia. To mark its 35^th anniversary, the F.Y. Chang Foundation launched the Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch Fellowships in Asian Studies with the support of LiUNA, Laborers’ International Union of North America. The JCB Fellowships will nurture the next generation of Asian specialists and Asia-engaged leaders in the U.S. by encouraging student research on Asia, particularly China, and its important relationship to the United States.

These competitive awards are open to undergraduate students at specific institutions, beginning in 2023 with students at the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Miami. The awards will provide each fellow with $1,500 to complete a research project on strategic, political, economic, or socio-cultural issues related to Asia. 

CRITERIA AND ELIGIBILITY

Undergraduate students currently studying at the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Miami, and the George Washington University are welcome to apply, with preference given to proposals from junior/senior and graduate students. Applicants with a major in Asian regional studies or international studies are preferred but not required.

Fellowship recipients may use the funds for: 1) thesis/research writing; 2) field research, and 3) attending academic symposiums. To be nominated for this fellowship, each recipient will be required to submit: 1) an application form; 2) a resume; 3) a research proposal no longer than 3 pages single-spaced; 4) a budget breakdown of utilization of awarded funds; and 5) a letter of recommendation from university faculty or administration. At the end of the fellowship, recipients will submit a short report to USCET on their use of the fellowship and completed research project. Applicants must apply through their institution to be considered.