Transnational Asian Studies - Rice in Country Scholarship Program

The Department of Transnational Asian Studies is pleased to offer scholarships to support students participating in Rice in Country programs in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean languages. These scholarships are designed to make language immersion experiences more accessible and affordable for Transnational Asian Studies majors and minors.

Available Scholarships

1. Merit-Based Scholarships

Four scholarships available
Award Amount: Up to 50% of program tuition fees
Eligibility: Open to Transnational Asian Studies majors only. Merit-based funding toward tuition fees not covered by the Financial Aid Office of The Center for Languages & Intercultural Communication (CLIC)
Selection Criteria: Merit-based selection

2. Supplemental Need-Based Scholarships

Four scholarships available
Award Amount: Supplemental funding toward tuition fees not covered by the Financial Aid Office or The Center for Languages & Intercultural Communication (CLIC)
Eligibility: Open to Transnational Asian Studies majors and minors with demonstrated financial need
Selection Criteria: Financial need

3. Airfare Travel Awards

Six scholarships available
Award Amount: Up to $2,000 for a roundtrip airfare to program destination*
Eligibility: Open to Transnational Asian Studies majors and minors
Selection Criteria: Financial need

*This award covers only one piece of luggage for an economy class ticket.

4. Personal Expenses Allowance

Award Amount: Variable based on need, availability, and destination
Eligibility: Open to all TAS Rice in Country participants
Application Process: Submit confidential request via email to the Director of Language Instruction, Hossam Elsherbiny (he9@rice.edu)

Application Process

To be considered for TAS Rice in Country scholarships:

  1. Complete the standard Rice in Country application through CLIC
  2. Check the box stating: "I am an Asian Studies Major/Minor and would like to be considered for a TAS scholarship"
  3. For personal expenses allowance, please submit a separate confidential request to the Director of Language Instruction, Hossam Elsherbiny (he9@rice.edu)

Program Destinations

Scholarships support study in the following Rice in Country programs:

  • Arabic
  • Chinese
  • Japanese
  • Korean

For questions about scholarship eligibility or the application process, please contact the Director of Language Instruction in Transnational Asian Studies, Dr. Hossam Elsherbiny (he9@rice.edu).