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Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships
Funding for intensive East Asian language study
Last Update: May 3, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This fellowship supports up to twelve months of intensive Chinese or Korean language study in East Asia for future scholars of pre-20th-century art history. It covers tuition and tutoring fees in full, plus a stipend for travel, living, and study expenses.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Attract or retain talent
- Conduct research and development activities
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Ontario, Quebec
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
- Youth (<40)
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Full-time intensive study of Chinese in East Asia
- Full-time intensive study of Korean in East Asia
- Study at one of the approved language programs in Taiwan, China, or Korea
Documents Needed
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Personal essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- List of prior language study and honors
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Citizens and permanent residents of the United States
- Citizens and permanent residents of Canada
- Foreign nationals studying at a college or university in the United States or Canada
- Students focused on Chinese art history
- Students focused on Korean art history
Who is not eligible
- Applicants planning part-time study or research
- Applicants seeking study in the United States or Canada
- Applicants who are related to a member of the Blakemore Foundation Board of Managers or Trustees
- Applicants whose program study is not in Chinese or Korean language study
Eligible expenses
- Tuition and tutoring fees for the approved language program
- Travel, living, and study costs covered by the stipend
- Airfare, housing, food, local commuting, books, health insurance, visas, and related study-abroad costs
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Part-time study or research
- Part-time employment or teaching English
- Other grants or fellowships, except for family expenses or other uncovered costs
- Expenses for an accompanying dependent
Eligible geographic areas
- Taiwan
- China
- South Korea
- United States
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed after submission through the online portal or paper form
- Funding depends on acceptance to an approved language program
- If admission is later denied, the fellowship offer is rescinded
- Recipients must submit regular activity and financial reports during the fellowship
- An official transcript is required at the end of the grant
Additional information
- Applicants from underrepresented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- The fellowship is contingent on acceptance by an approved language program.
- Applicants must apply separately to the language program.
- No grants are available for study in the United States or Canada.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships?
This fellowship supports up to twelve months of intensive Chinese or Korean language study in East Asia for future scholars of pre-20th-century art history. It covers tuition and tutoring fees in full, plus a stipend for travel, living, and study expenses.
Who is eligible for the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships program?
To be eligible for the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships program, you must:
U.S. or Canada-linked applicants only
Academic career in Chinese or Korean art history
At least two years of college-level language study
What expenses are eligible under Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships?
Full-time intensive study of Chinese in East Asia
Full-time intensive study of Korean in East Asia
Study at one of the approved language programs in Taiwan, China, or Korea
Who can I contact for more information about the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships?
You can contact Kingfisher Foundation by email at ContactUs@blakemorefoundation.org or by phone at none.
Where is the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships available?
The Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships program is available the province of Ontario, Quebec.
Is the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships?
Blakemore Kingfisher Art History Language Fellowships is funded by Kingfisher Foundation