Blakemore Kingfisher Fellowships are awarded for nine to twelve months of full-time, intensive language study of Chinese or Korean in East Asia to individuals who have demonstrated intent to pursue an academic career in Chinese or Korean art history before the 20th century. These grants are open to citizens or permanent residents of the United States and Canada and foreign nationals studying in colleges or universities in the United States or Canada. The ideal candidate is someone with stellar grades, outstanding recommendations, and a demonstrated commitment to art historical scholarship. Fellowships are intended to cover basic expenses including tuition and/or tutoring fees, plus a stipend for travel, living, and study expenses.