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Posted: January 9, 2025

Announcement: Advanced Study of Khmer (ASK) Summer Program

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Application Deadline: March 30, 2025 / Program Dates: June 9 – August 1, 2025

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies is excited to announce the Advanced Study of Khmer (ASK) program, an intensive eight-week summer abroad program in Cambodia. This program, equivalent to two semesters of Khmer coursework at the University of Hawai‘i, combines rigorous academic training with cultural immersion and hands-on activities.

Organized by the Khmer Language Program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM), the program is conducted in collaboration with the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) and the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP).

Participants will gain:

  • A solid foundation in Khmer language.
  • Skills for academic research and professional discourse.
  • A deeper understanding of Khmer society and culture.

For more details, visit the program website: manoa.hawaii.edu/ask

Program Overview

  • Program Dates: June 9 – August 1, 2025
  • Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
  • Application Deadline: March 30, 2025
  • Program Equivalent: Two semesters of advanced level (level 3- to Level 3+) Khmer coursework at the University of Hawai‘i.
  • Participants must pay for the program’s total cost ($4500 to $4800).
  • The program requires at least 6 to 9 participants.

The program is administered by the Khmer Language Program at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa (UHM), in collaboration with the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) and the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL) at the Royal University of Phnom Penh (RUPP), Cambodia.

This hands-on program provides students with a linguistic foundation for academic research, professional discourse, and cultural immersion across Khmer society. It also fosters scholarly cooperation and cultural understanding between Cambodia and the United States.

Program Benefits

  • Intensive language and cultural training in an immersive setting.
  • Hands-on activities that enhance linguistic and cultural proficiency.
  • Collaboration with renowned Cambodian institutions, including CKS and RUPP.
  • Build the skills necessary for research, professional communication, and cultural engagement.

Estimated Costs

Estimated Cost to Participate in the Program:

  • UH Mānoa Tuition and Program Package Fee: $4,500
  • Program Package Fee: $200
  • Registration Fee (6 credits): $142
  • Total: $4,842

Additional Estimated Costs (Personal Responsibility):

  • Meals: $700
  • Airfare & Local Transportation: $1,500–$2,000
  • Visa (2 months): $72
  • Personal/Miscellaneous Expenses: $100–$200
  • Total: $2,372–$2,972

Scholarship and Financial Aid Opportunities

Applicants are encouraged to apply for scholarships or financial aid to cover tuition and other costs. For more information, see the following resources:

Contact Information

Dr. Chhany Sak-Humphry
Project Director
sak@hawaii.edu

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your Khmer language skills and cultural knowledge while experiencing life in Cambodia!

For more information, visit: manoa.hawaii.edu/ask