Overview
The Freeman Asian Scholars Program (FASP) at Wesleyan University, funded by the Freeman Foundation, provides full-tuition scholarships to undergraduates from a defined list of East and Southeast Asian countries, making it one of the more generous fully funded options for students from that specific region.
Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to citizens of a specific set of countries the Freeman Foundation targets (historically including countries such as China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Myanmar, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam) — check the current list directly, since Freeman-funded programs periodically adjust which countries are included.
How to Apply
Applicants apply to Wesleyan through the standard undergraduate admissions process and indicate interest in FASP; a strong academic and leadership profile combined with eligible citizenship is required, since the number of scholarships awarded each year is limited.
What It Covers
FASP typically covers full tuition; some additional need-based aid may also be available through Wesleyan's general financial aid process for costs beyond tuition, such as room, board, and books.
Tips
- Confirm your country of citizenship is on the current eligible list before applying — this is a hard eligibility gate, not a preference factor.
- Apply through Wesleyan's standard admissions process; there typically isn't a fully separate FASP-only application track.
- Ask Wesleyan's financial aid office directly what FASP does and doesn't cover for your specific situation (room and board, health insurance) before assuming it's fully comprehensive.
Always confirm current deadlines, award amounts, and eligibility directly on the official program's website (wesleyan.edu/finaid) before applying — these details change from year to year.