Furman University’s International Internship Program in East and Southeast Asia
As part of The Furman Advantage, the Freeman Fellowship supports students who independently seek and obtain a full-time international summer internship (i.e., 8 weeks, 35-40 hours/week) in one of the following locations: Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Philippines, Cambodia, Myanmar/Burma, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam, Bhutan, Nepal, or Laos.
Furman University is the fortunate recipient of a grant (subject to renewal each year) from the Freeman Foundation which provides individual students with funding up to $8,000 to participate in these engaged learning experiences. The application process is competitive and only a small cohort of 14 students are awarded these fellowships each year.
First-Years, Second-Years, and Juniors are eligible to apply. Graduating Seniors are no longer eligible. International students are also eligible, provided they intern in countries outside their country of origin.
Applicants MUST complete this Anticipated Budget Excel Spreadsheet and upload it to the end of their application.
The 2026 Freeman Fellowship Application is closed.
The 2027 application will open in late October. The Deadline is February 1, 2027.
*All students planning to apply for the Freeman Fellowship are required to meet with Katie Maxwell before submitting their applications. Students can book an appointment with Katie at the following link.
