2020 Asian Language in Asia Application

Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
GWID*
GW Email*
Current Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Home Phone*

Area CodePhone Number
Fax

Area CodePhone Number
Citizenship*

U.S. CitizenPermanent U.S. ResidentForeign National
If you selected "Foreign National" in the preceding question please specify from which country
Visa Status
VISA Type
Academic Standing
Level*

UndergraduateGraduateDoctoral
Degree*
If other, please specify
Program*
Asian Studies, International Affairs, Economics, etc.
Undergraduate (B.A/B.S.) Standing

FreshmanSophmoreJuniorSenior
Graduate (M.A./M.S/ M.B.A.) Standing

First YearSecond YearThird Year
Graduate (PhD)

First YearSecond YearThird YearFourth YearFifth Year
Expected Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Current GPA*
Education
Undergraduate Institution*
Major*
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
GPA*
Graduate Institution (if other than GW)
Program
GPA
Graduation Date

MonthDayYear
Language Training
Institution 1*
Years*
Credits*
Institution 2
Years
Credits
Current level
Language Program Information
All language study must be conducted in the relevant country of the language and applicants need to confirm acceptance into a language program before leaving.

Language programs must be at least 8 weeks long. If you also intend on taking part in an internship over the summer it must be completed either before or after the language program.

Applicants can only apply to one type of grant. Those selected for these grants must submit four blog posts (two written posts and two video blog posts) throughout the course of the program and, during the following academic year, participate in an informal discussion with Sigur Center staff and other language grant recipients about your experience abroad.
Name of Program*
Institution*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Tuition Costs*
Related Fees
Course Descriptions*

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Statement of Purpose
Please provide a detailed description of how language training (specify which Asian language) will contribute to your current studies and career goals (maximum 500 words)
Statement of Purpose*

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Budget
Please note that the Total Amount Requested should not exceed $6,000.
Total Amount Requested*
Please submit a detailed budget that includes: program fees, travel expenses, living expense, and other costs associated with your studies in the country where the proposed language is spoken. Please use the budget template found here:

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Budget*

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Previous Sigur Center Funding Status
Have you previously received a grant from the Sigur Center?*

YesNo
If so, when?
What type of grant?
Amount awarded
Transcripts
A recent photocopy will be accepted, but a GWeb printout will not. Please request an unofficial transcript from the Registrar
Undergraduate Transcript*

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Graduate Transcript

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Other Transcript

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Current Resume
Resume

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Letters of Recommendation
The Sigur Center requires two letters of recommendation. One of the two letters should be from a current or recent language instructor. We strongly recommend that you contact your recommenders before submitting this application. You should also specify which language you are applying for, as it will not be specified in the email that the recommender receives. As soon as you hit submit, an auto-generated message will be sent to your recommenders with instructions on how to submit letters. Please advise your recommenders to adjust their email settings so that messages originating from noreply@jotform.com will not be sent to the junk mail folder.

Your recommenders can find the form to submit recommendations at the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/63334248277157
Recommender 1*

First NameLast Name
Recommender 1 Email
Title of Recommender 1*
I agree to waive access to this recommendation

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Signature

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Recommender 2*

First NameLast Name
Recommender 2 Email
Title of Recomender 2*
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Signature

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Personal Information

Academic Standing

Education

Language Training

Language Program Information

Statement of Purpose

Budget

Previous Sigur Center Funding Status

Transcripts

Current Resume

Letters of Recommendation