Tibetan/Uyghur Language Tuition Waiver
Overview
The Center's Tuition Waiver covers tuition for 3-hour Tibetan and Uyghur language and culture courses offered at the University of Kansas. Anyone is eligible, including non-KU students and members of the general public interested in learning these languages and cultures.
While the waiver covers tuition, students are responsible for student fees (approximately $295) when they enroll for the course. Please note that the student fees are subject to change.
Our tuition waiver program in entirely funded by federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education; therefore, the continuation of this program is contingent upon the receipt of federal funding.
Courses
All courses are offered in a synchronous online format (students are required to virtually attend classes at a scheduled time).
Fall Semester Deadline: June 30. 2025
Language Courses
- Tibetan: TIB 101 Elementary Tibetan I & TIB 201 Intermediate Tibetan I
- Uyghur: UYGR 101 Elementary Uyghur I & UYGR 201 Intermediate Uyghur I, & EALC 590 Advanced Uyghur I
Non-Language Course: EALC 331 Modern Uyghur Culture and History
Spring Semester Deadline: TBD
Language Courses
- Tibetan: TIB 102 Elementary Tibetan II* & TIB 202** Intermediate Tibetan II [Prerequisite: *TIB 101 or **TIB 201 or instructor's permission]
- Uyghur: UYGR 102 Elementary Uyghur II*, UYGR 202 Intermediate Uyghur II** & EALC 590 Advanced Uyghur II*** [Prerequisite: *UYGH 101, **UYGH 201, or *** EALC 590 Advanced Uyghur I or instructor's permission], EALC 331 Modern Uyghur Culture and History
Non-Language Course: EALC 331 Modern Uyghur Culture and History
How to Apply
You will need to submit an application that includes a one-page, single-spaced statement of interest, a C.V. or resume, and an unofficial transcript (non-KU student) or a current KU Degree Progress Report. Your statement of interest should
- addresses why you are interested in learning the Tibetan or Uyghur language and
- explains how this language award will benefit you and enhance your research, academic, and career development and/or life goals.
The award committee will begin reviewing applications immediately after the deadline. Applicants will be notified of their award status by mid-July. DO NOT enroll until you have received a notification of award.
Enrollment
KU students: KU students should add these classes to their schedule using normal course enrollment procedures.
Non-KU students: Non-KU students must apply to the KU Non-Degree seeking program (a non-refundable application fee is required), as our tuition-free courses are offered through this program. You will receive further instructions regarding this step with your award notification.
If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Ayako Mizumura, mizu@ku.edu.