Deadline:
March 01, 2025
Program Starts: July 07, 2025
Program Ends: July 27, 2025
Location(s)
Singapore
Singapore
Overview
Are you interested in a career in international affairs or business? Do you want to discuss complex contemporary issues in a diverse academic setting? Are you eager to visit Hong Kong, a modern city built on an ancient civilization, where cultures intersect and East meets West? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, the Asia Institute for Political Economy (AIPE) is the program for you. Stand out in the competitive global job market and in graduate school admissions by gaining invaluable international experience this summer!
Details
The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) has organized international academic programs for more than 20 years. Our objective is to provide a rigorous academic experience, foster dialogues that cross borders, and create a global network of responsible future leaders.
AIPE is a unique program that brings together approximately 65 students from across Asia and the United States together to explore fundamental issues related to political economy and government. The combination of educational, cultural, and social exchange will allow participants to explore challenging ideas, form life-long friendships, and will greatly benefit their educational and professional development.
TFAS ASIA
Join outstanding young leaders from over fifteen countries across Asia and the United States for a three-week long academic program that explores the fundamental principles of a free society and examines how economic and political freedom are intertwined. In addition to formal classes and Socratic seminars held at the National University of Singapore (NUS), one of the region’s top ranked universities, TFAS Asia includes guest lectures, cultural events, and tours of local institutions that will highlight the unique culture and history of Singapore. By participating in TFAS Asia, you will not only learn about the culture of Singapore but that of your fellow participants while establishing a network of peer leaders.
ACADEMICS
The goal of TFAS Asia is to further an understanding of American government, political economy, and the liberal tradition. Through an interdisciplinary course on political economy and political philosophy, students will examine how economic and political freedom are intertwined. The political philosophy portion will place particular emphasis on the principles and ideas that animated the American Founding while the economics portion will serve to demonstrate how market economies contribute to greater prosperity and human freedom.
Program Format
AIPE consists of the following major components:
- Courses in political economy and government and academic credit through George Mason University
- Guest lectures and panel discussions featuring prominent academics, diplomats, government officials, and business leaders
- Visits to famous sites in Hong Kong and optional excursions to various well-known places in the region
- Social & cultural events
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Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Dates
Deadline: March 01, 2025
Program starts:
July 07, 2025
Program ends:
July 27, 2025
Program Starts: July 07, 2025
Program Ends: July 27, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
The costs associated with our programs cover tuition (including transferable academic credit), accommodation, most meals, and all program-sponsored events.
The additional benefits of our comprehensive programs, including guest lectures, cultural activities, and site briefings, add value beyond just the classes and accommodation. The experience, knowledge and contacts you will gain by participating in a TFAS international program will be valuable assets and can increase your earning potential in the job market.
PROGRAM COSTS
The total cost of AIPE is $3,750 USD. This covers tuition (including academic credit from George Mason University), housing, meals, health insurance for the duration of the program, and all program-sponsored events. The program costs do not cover travel arrangements to and from the program.
All applicants are eligible to apply for scholarships to cover part of the program costs. The scholarship application is available in the online application. Please note that scholarships are awarded on a rolling basis, so if you need financial assistance we encourage you to apply early.
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