Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans


Asian Cultural Council

437 Madison Ave.
New York, NY 10022-7001
Ph: (212)812-4300
Fax: (212)812-4299
E-mail: acc@accny.org
URL: http://www.asianculturalcouncil.org

Asian Art and Religion Fellowships
Asian Cultural Council Fellowships
Asian Cultural Council Humanities Fellowships
Ford Foundation Fellowships

Asian Art and Religion Fellowships

(Fellowship)

Purpose: One-time award for American scholars, specialists, and artists to conduct research and projects in Asia involving the analysis of religion and the arts. Graduate scholars are eligible to apply. Write for details. Focus: Architecture; Museum Studies; Historic Preservation and Conservation; Performing Arts; Art History; Arts; Religion/Theology Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: $8000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 fellowship(s), totalling $20,500. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Ralph Samuelson, Director, 212-812-4300, acc@accny.org.

Asian Cultural Council Fellowships

(Fellowship)

Purpose: One-time fellowships of less than one year duration for American artists or scholars to pursue projects in designated fields of the arts, humanities, and religion. Contact the Asian Cultural Council for specific guidelines. Focus: Art History; Arts; Humanities; Museum Studies; Performing Arts; Religion/Theology; Area/Ethnic Studies; Architecture; Foreign Language Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: $15000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 25 fellowship(s). To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Ralph Samuelson, Director, 212-812-4300, acc@accny.org.

Asian Cultural Council Humanities Fellowships

(Fellowship)

Purpose: One-time awards for American graduate scholars to pursue projects concerning the visual and performing arts of Asia. Projects should emphasize designated fields of the arts, humanities, and religion. Write for more information. Focus: Art History; Arts; Humanities; Museum Studies; Performing Arts; Religion/Theology; Area/Ethnic Studies; Architecture; Foreign Language Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: $10000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Ralph Samuelson, Director, 212-812-4300, acc@accny.org.

Ford Foundation Fellowships

(Fellowship)

Purpose: One-time award for graduate support to Asian individuals for training, travel, and research in the U.S. Individuals must be engaged in the documentation and preservation of Asian traditional arts. Write for more information. Focus: Museum Studies; Historic Preservation and Conservation; Performing Arts; Art History; Arts; Filmmaking/Video Qualif.: High school students not considered. Award available to the following races: Asian.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $5000. Maximum award amount: $15000. To Apply: Required: application form. Deadline: 2/1. Contact: Ralph Samuelson, Director, 212-812-4300, acc@accny.org.