2009 Korean Language Study Awards

Details: Category: Language Study Awards

The Korea Society awarded two scholarships for Korean language study at a university in Korea in 2009-2010, one for a summer term and one for an entire academic year. The two selected scholars received full tuition, round-trip airfare to Korea, and a stipend to cover living expenses.

2009 Scholarship Recipients

Eric Drake

Eric Drake studied at the Yonsei University’s language program during the 2009 Summer semester. After finishing his master degree in anthropology at The New School in June of 2010, he plans to return to Seoul to continue a course in Korean Studies at the Graduate School of International Studies at Yonsei University.

Laura Reizman

Laura Reizman is enrolled at Seoul National University’s language program for 2009-2010 academic year. She holds a Master's degree in East Asian Studies from Columbia University. During her studies at Seoul National University, she has improved her academic reading and writing skills. She plans to continue her Ph.D. in Korean Studies, with a focus on how globalization has reshaped popular perceptions of gender, nationalism, and religion in Korea.