Must demonstrate commitment to a career related to the Asian country and language; Applicants for Blakemore Kingfisher Fellowship must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or a foreign national studying in a graduate program in the U.S. or Canada; Applicants for Blakemore Freeman or Blakemore Fellowships must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; Must have language proficiency equivalent to at least third-year college-level study; Undergraduate seniors may apply if they will receive their degree before the program start date; Applicants do not need to be currently enrolled in graduate school or living in the U.S.
Requirements
If minimum coursework is not met, must provide a Language Evaluation Form completed by an instructor; Must provide proof of language proficiency (e.g., OPI, JLPT, HSK, TOCFL, TOPIK, or ACTFL-aligned test scores)
Application materials
Language Evaluation Form; Proof of Language Proficiency documentation
How to apply
Apply via the online application portal; If overseas access is blocked, contact the foundation via email to request assistance or a paper application; Applicants must list only one language program on their application
Important dates
Grants awarded in spring 2026 must start between August 2026 and May 2027
Documents
Language Evaluation Form
Contact
contactus@blakemorefoundation.org; (206) 427-4838; P.O. Box 50347 Bellevue, WA 98015
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