Call for Applications: 2026 Oberlin Shansi In-Asia Grants

2026 Oberlin Shansi In-Asia Grant Applications are Open for Business!

Calling for applications from students with an interest in pursuing a Winter or Summer research project,  internship, artistic/creative project, or a service learning venture in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia. 

Applicants may earn up to $1,500 for research, an internship, an artistic/creative project, or a service learning venture in South Asia, Southeast Asia, and East Asia during Winter Term 2026 or Summer 2026. First, second, and third-year students are eligible to apply. We will also consider applications from fourth-year double-degree students.

Previously, In-Asia Grant winners have:

• Interned at an economic think tank in Sri Lanka

• Created an online zine on Queer activism in Taiwan

• Conducted research on medical care systems in South India

• Designed artistic projects exploring Pangalay dance and Kulintang music in the Philippines

• Carried out experiential learning projects at organic farms in Taiwan and Japan

• Learned to play horsehead fiddle and explored folk music in Mongolia

Additionally, applications from students seeking to study Asian languages not taught at Oberlin will be considered. Only language programs based in Asia will be considered. Applicants will be encouraged to propose a small, community-engaged project in addition to their language course.

If you are interested in exploring more about what In-Asia Grant projects have looked  like for previous applicants, visit the In-Asia Grants section of the Shansi website. 

If you would like to schedule an advising appointment, please contact Ted Samuel (tsamuel@oberlin.edu) or email us at shansi@oberlin.edu to schedule a meeting.

The deadline for Grant applications is Monday, Oct. 27th, 2025.