Asian Women′s Studies

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Master of Arts in Asian Women’s Studies Program

Ewha Womans University, Korea

Spring 2023

Asian Women's Studies (AWS) at Ewha Womans University is an interdisciplinary master's degree program offered in English. AWS seeks to train professionals and equip them with feminist knowledge and perspectives derived from and applicable to the realities faced by Asian women. Although the main subject of study is "Asian women," AWS does not limit its scope within the regional boundaries of Asia. Adopting the perspective of tricontinental postcolonial theories, AWS encourages its students to reconceptualize Asia and Asian women, and, by extension, pave the way to building solidarity among women in Asia and other non-West regions. By delving into the heterogeneity within Asia and shared commonalities across regions, students will be able to decolonize western-centered feminism and produce feminist knowledge regarding women, gender, and sexuality in nonwestern contexts.

■ Program Descriptions

- Degree : Master of Arts in Asian Women’s Studies (taught in English)

- Duration : Two-year course, starting in March 2023

■ Eligibility : International students only. Particularly applicants from Asian region are encouraged to apply. Applicants need to have completed a bachelor’s degree from an accredited education institution or proof of equivalent qualification guaranteed by their respective government, and also provide proof of proficient English skills.

■ How to Apply

- Online Application : for detailed information, visit

http://rwcms.ewha.ac.kr/oisa/1442/subview.do

- Deadline : September 2, 1pm – October 13, 5pm (Korean Standard Time, UTC+9)

■ Financial Aids

- Graduate Assistantship :

∙Eligibility : Incoming and current AWS students

∙Award : approx. US$3,400 - $4,400(full tuition) per semester

∙How to Apply : The recipients will be determined before the registration period of each semester by the AWS program committee.

- Asian Center for Women’s Studies Scholarship :

∙Eligibility : Incoming and current AWS students

∙Award : approx. US$1,000 - $2,000 per semester

∙How to Apply : The recipients will be determined before the registration period of each semester by the AWS program committee.

■ External Scholarship Sources

※ Below scholarships are not provided by Ewha Womans University. If you are interested, you should apply for these scholarships on your own to the relevant organizations.

- Global Korea Scholarship :

∙Eligibility : Both the applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of their country of origin.

The applicant should be under 40 years of age at the date of entrance and hold

a Bachelor’s degree or a Master's degree by the date of arrival.

∙Award : Full tuition and living expenses (for 2 years)

∙Application Period : February (Application deadline may differ by each country. Ask the Korean Embassy in your country for detailed information.)

∙How to Apply : For Global Korea Scholarship information and application, visit

https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/gks/allnew_invite.do

- POSCO Asia Fellowship :

∙Eligibility : Asians (non-Koreans) with a bachelor’s degree who have the potential to grow as a leader in their respective country.

∙Award : Full tuition and living expenses (for 2 years)

∙Application Period : March-April