Foreign Language University

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INDO PACIFIC LANGUAGES

• UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA

www.ipll.manoa.hawaii.edu
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The Department of Indo- Pacific Languages and
Literatures is the largest
IPLL Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures
language-teaching unit at the
University of Hawaii. The 14
languages that we teach are
located primarily in the Pacific
and in Southeast Asia, but we also teach Hindi,
Sanskrit and
Arabic.
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Vision
IPLL is devoted to excellence, innovation and
leadership inteaching Indo-Pacific Languages and
Literature research in languages, literature, and
cultures of the Indo-Pacific area, and community
service.
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Mission

• Our mission is to enhance knowledge of
  Indo-Pacific Languages, Literatures, and
  Cultures, and facilitate the exchange and the
  diffusion of such knowledge, to prepare students
  to become knowledgeable about and competent in
  Indo-Pacific Languages, Literatures, and
  Cultures.

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Degrees Certificates
B.A. in Philippine Language and Literature
(concentration in Filipino or Ilokano) B.A. in
Interdisciplinary Studies (concentration in
Hindi, Indonesian, Samoan, Sanskrit, Thai, or
Vietnamese) Certificate in Indo-Pacific
languages (Filipino, Hindi, Ilokano, Indonesian,
Khmer, Samoan, Sanskrit, Tahitian, Thai, or
Vietnamese) Minor in Filipino or Ilokano
Language and Culture
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FEDERAL WORK STUDY The Department of Indo-Pacific
Languages and Literatures employs students who
have Federal Work Study (FWS) grants. The FWS is
a financial-aid based program that subsidizes a
portion of college expenses by offering
employment in career or community service
positions.
Funding Opportunities
FILIPINO MAJOR/ MINOR SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarship grants are available to students who
are taking either a major or a minor in Filipino
under the BA Philippine Language and Literature
Program.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND AREA STUDIES
FELLOWSHIP Graduate and undergraduate students
of Indo-Pacific Languages and Literatures may
avail of the Foreign Language and Area Studies
Fellowship (FLAS). FLAS is a program under the
US Department of Education and administered at
UH Manoa by the Center for Southeast Asian
Studies (CSEAS) and the Center for Pacific
Islands Studies (CPIS).
FINANCIAL AID Several scholarships, grants, and
aid are available to UH Manoa students through
the Financial Aid Services Office.
Visit the UHM Financial Aid Services Office for
details on how to apply.
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Ilokano Program Scholarships
J. Watumull Scholarship for Study in India
Scholarship grants are available to students who
are taking either a major or a minor in Ilokano
under the BA Philippine Language and Literature
Program.
The J. Watumull Scholarship supports students
who would like to take on an extended period of
study in India in any area such as the visual
and performing arts, history, philosophy,
religion and politics.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
SAMUEL H. ELBERT GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
JACK HAVEN WARD GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
PACIFIC ASIAN SCHOLARSHIPS
The Samuel H. Elbert Graduate Scholarship is
available to UH graduate students to. pursue
graduate degrees (MA and PhD) through the the
study of Hawaiian and other Polynesian
languages. For details, please contact Prof.
John Mayer.
The Jack Haven Ward Graduate Scholarship is
available to UH graduate students who would like
to pursue graduate degrees (MA and PhD) through
the study of Tahitian and related French
Polynesian languages and Balinese. For details,
please contact Prof. John Mayer.
Scholarships and grants are available to
students undertaking Pacific and/or Asian
studies.
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OUR NEW LOCATIONS
Study Abroad Programs Study Abroad Programs The
US Department of Education through the
Fulbright-Hays Program has awarded Study Abroad
Program grants to the Department of Indo-
Pacific Languages and Literatures for the
Cambodian, Filipino, Indonesian, Samoan, Thai,
and Vietnamese Language Programs.
Other Student Funding Opportunities There are
many other student funding opportunities, such
as the David L. Boren Graduate Fellowship, which
are available especially for less commonly
taught languages (LCTL). Dr. Yuphaphann
Hoonchamlongs Thai Language Program Website
contains valuable information about fellowships
focusing on LCTL study programs.
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MAILING ADDRESS
Indo-Pacific Languages and LiteraturesSpalding
2552540 Maile WayHonolulu, HI 96822
Contact Information For any questions or
concerns
EMAIL ADDRESS hip_at_hawaii.edu
PHONE NUMBER
808-956-8672
www. ipll. manoa. hawaii. edu