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Scholarships for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan
1. MOE Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES)
- for students/people at age 18 or up to learn Chinese, beginners are also welcomed.
- only for 2 months, 6~7 or 7~8 in summer for our DC office (http://www.moetwdc.org/).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- only for American citizens of our service states, check the link to see which Division should you reach
for the award: http://www.tw.org/scholarships/. Other Divisions may provide a longer award.
2. Scholarship Program for Advanced Mandarin Studies (AMS)
- for advanced Chinese learners (>= 6-semester AP and/or university-level Mandarin study).
- can be up to 12 months.
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- recipients can choose a language center he/she likes to go.
- we work with US DOE for the award: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/iegps/tecro.html.
- Only provided by our DC Cultural Division.
3. Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program
(TUSA)
- for advanced Chinese learners.
- only for July and August 2 months.
- operated mainly by President, Vice President and colleagues of TUSA, located in Arkansas or nearby.
- recipients will go to one language center together. (from 2012, it's at the National Cheng-Kung University)
- for all American students (or recent graduates).
- details or most correct information needs to be found at the TUSA website: http://taiwanusalliance.com/
Scholarships for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan
As part of its Huayu Enrichment Scholarship (HES) program, the Taiwanese Ministry of Education provides scholarships for American students wanting to study Chinese in Taiwan over the summer. The deadline for summer 2013 applications is March 31, 2013. For more information about the HES, including application materials and submission procedures, please visit the HES website at http://english.moe.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=6777&CtNode=10634&mp=2.
Graduate Degree Scholarship: Waseda University's International Relations Program
The Japanese government has allocated scholarships to Waseda University’s School of Asia-Pacific Studies International Relations Program for foreign students to earn their Master's degree in Japan. If you are interested in earning a graduate degree in international relations in Japan, please see the following link for more information:
New Grant Opportunities for Graduate Internships in Asia
New Grant Funding to Support Student Internships in Asia
Elliott School graduate students looking to gain foreign work experience now have the unique opportunity to receive funding to pursue an internship in Asia, starting as early as summer 2013.
This fall, the Elliott School's Graduate Student Career Development (GSCD) office was awarded a $100,000 grant to support graduate student internships in Asia. The grant, awarded by the Freeman Foundation, will provide individual students with fellowships of $4,000 each to defray the cost of pursuing 8-10 week internships in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
"This generous award offers ample opportunity for our students to engage with international organizations across Asia — from Burma to the Philippines to China — in career-enhancing positions," said Angella Griffin, director of GSCD. "Students focusing on Asian Studies, as well as any student looking to gain international experience, should consider applying for an award."
The Freeman Foundation awards $50 million annually to academic institutions across the United States. Its aim is to increase international understanding between the United States and Asian nations through education and travel.
According to Marcus King, associate director of research and the principal investigator for the project, "These grants will expose students to the region while strengthening ties to employers and alumni mentors in Asia. They are an enormous contribution to a core of the Elliott School's mission."
Foreign experience can be immensely helpful to students during their search for employment. In a GSCD-administered survey given to 275 employers, international work experience was the third most important qualification desired by employers of graduate students focusing on Asian Studies. Foreign language skills and cross cultural and communications skills were also ranked highly.
Info Session on National Security Education Program's Boren Scholarships for Study Abroad
Are you interested in scholarships for studying abroad in a non-traditional location?
Interested in government service?
Learn about the National Security Education Program's Boren Scholarships and Fellowships for study abroad!
Representatives from the NSEP Boren Scholarship program will be on campus to discuss the program.
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2012
Where: ESIA 1957 E Street, NW Room 505
Info about the Boren (Graduate) Fellowships begins at 3:30pm
Info about the Boren (Undergraduate) Scholarships begins at 5:00pm
NOTE: The GW campus deadline for applying for NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarship is January 15, 2013.
Please RSVP to fellcent@gwu.edu
Interested in government service?
Learn about the National Security Education Program's Boren Scholarships and Fellowships for study abroad!
Representatives from the NSEP Boren Scholarship program will be on campus to discuss the program.
When: Tuesday, October 25, 2012
Where: ESIA 1957 E Street, NW Room 505
Info about the Boren (Graduate) Fellowships begins at 3:30pm
Info about the Boren (Undergraduate) Scholarships begins at 5:00pm
NOTE: The GW campus deadline for applying for NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarship is January 15, 2013.
Please RSVP to fellcent@gwu.edu
NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION PROGRAM - Boren Undergraduate Scholarships
http://www.borenawards.org/
GW CAMPUS DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
ELIGIBILITY: US Citizenship; Recommended minimum GPA 3.2
How to Apply: http://www.borenawards.org/
NOTE: If you are planning to apply for an NSEP/Boren Scholarship, please register on-line as early as possible. There is no commitment involved in registering, but it permits us to offer you the highest level of application support.
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study in regions critical to U.S. interests - including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East. (The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.) NSEP focuses on geographic areas and languages deemed critical to U.S. national security and currently underrepresented in study abroad. For a complete list of preferred countries, languages and fields of study please visit this page: http://www.borenawards.org/
NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security applied by the President in his annual National Security Strategy, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including: sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. NSEP emphasizes the importance of language study as a major component of your study-abroad program. Study of a foreign language appropriate to the identified country must be an integral part of each proposal. In addition, you must meet any language requirements of the study-abroad experience you propose.
Length of Study Abroad: NSEP goals will be promoted most effectively if students experience cultural and linguistic immersion in the overseas program for an academic year. For this reason, we strongly encourage undergraduate study abroad proposals based on two consecutive semesters of study. Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants proposing more than a semester of study. NSEP scholarships cover study abroad during summer 2013, fall 2013, and/or spring 2014. All eligible programs for 2013-2014 must begin on or after May 15, 2013.
Special information on Summer Study Abroad: Summer-only programs are limited to applied science and engineering majors, regardless of class standing. Applications for summer-only programs will only be considered if the program is eight (8) weeks or longer and is designed as a "language immersion" program.
NSEP Service Requirement: The NSEP prefers applicants who desire to work in the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Defense, or the Intelligence Community; however, Boren scholars currently work in offices and agencies throughout the federal government. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to a career in government service. There is also an expectation that NSEP Scholars and Fellows will use the language or regional expertise acquired as a result of the award in their work for the U.S. government. The duration of the service requirement is equal to the duration of assistance provided under the program, but in no case less than one year. NSEP Boren Scholars must begin to fulfill the service requirement no later than three years after the date of graduation from or termination of the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded. NSEP Boren program also assists scholars with appropriate job placement.
Award: NSEP Boren Scholarships are merit-based. Award amounts are based on the study abroad costs and financial aid information provided by the applicant. The maximum award is $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for a full academic year. Students must inform IIE/NSEP of any additional outside funding they receive for their study-abroad program.
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http://www.borenawards.org/
GW CAMPUS DEADLINE: January 15, 2013
ELIGIBILITY: US Citizenship; Recommended minimum GPA 3.2
How to Apply: http://www.borenawards.org/
NOTE: If you are planning to apply for an NSEP/Boren Scholarship, please register on-line as early as possible. There is no commitment involved in registering, but it permits us to offer you the highest level of application support.
The National Security Education Program (NSEP) David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships offer a unique opportunity for U.S. undergraduates to study in regions critical to U.S. interests - including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America & the Caribbean, and the Middle East. (The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.) NSEP focuses on geographic areas and languages deemed critical to U.S. national security and currently underrepresented in study abroad. For a complete list of preferred countries, languages and fields of study please visit this page: http://www.borenawards.org/
NSEP draws on a broad definition of national security applied by the President in his annual National Security Strategy, recognizing that the scope of national security has expanded to include not only the traditional concerns of protecting and promoting American well-being, but also the challenges of global society, including: sustainable development, environmental degradation, global disease and hunger, population growth and migration, and economic competitiveness. NSEP emphasizes the importance of language study as a major component of your study-abroad program. Study of a foreign language appropriate to the identified country must be an integral part of each proposal. In addition, you must meet any language requirements of the study-abroad experience you propose.
Length of Study Abroad: NSEP goals will be promoted most effectively if students experience cultural and linguistic immersion in the overseas program for an academic year. For this reason, we strongly encourage undergraduate study abroad proposals based on two consecutive semesters of study. Preference will be given to undergraduate applicants proposing more than a semester of study. NSEP scholarships cover study abroad during summer 2013, fall 2013, and/or spring 2014. All eligible programs for 2013-2014 must begin on or after May 15, 2013.
Special information on Summer Study Abroad: Summer-only programs are limited to applied science and engineering majors, regardless of class standing. Applications for summer-only programs will only be considered if the program is eight (8) weeks or longer and is designed as a "language immersion" program.
NSEP Service Requirement: The NSEP prefers applicants who desire to work in the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Defense, or the Intelligence Community; however, Boren scholars currently work in offices and agencies throughout the federal government. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to a career in government service. There is also an expectation that NSEP Scholars and Fellows will use the language or regional expertise acquired as a result of the award in their work for the U.S. government. The duration of the service requirement is equal to the duration of assistance provided under the program, but in no case less than one year. NSEP Boren Scholars must begin to fulfill the service requirement no later than three years after the date of graduation from or termination of the program of study for which the scholarship was awarded. NSEP Boren program also assists scholars with appropriate job placement.
Award: NSEP Boren Scholarships are merit-based. Award amounts are based on the study abroad costs and financial aid information provided by the applicant. The maximum award is $10,000 for a semester, or $20,000 for a full academic year. Students must inform IIE/NSEP of any additional outside funding they receive for their study-abroad program.
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Graduate Student Grants Available from Freeman Foundation
Graduate Student Career Development (GSCD) recently received a grant to help defray the costs for students pursuing internships in Asia. Please consider adding a work experience in Asia to compliment your academic studies at the Elliott School.
A Freeman Foundation Grant can support an internship in Asia. The funding can be combined with study abroad, so long as your study abroad experience is supplemented with an internship opportunity. Please contact Angela Griffin in Graduate Student Career Development for further details.
Not sure if an internship or work experience will make a difference to employers?
Employers surveyed by GSCD for the Employment Qualifications and Skills Report rated the following qualifications as very important when making hiring decisions:
1) International experience and contacts
2) Foreign language skills
3) Cross cultural competencies and communication skills
Where have previous Elliott School students interned in Asia? A few examples of the countries/organizations past Elliott School students have interned in Asia:
• The Clinton Foundation-China
• US Department of State – Japan, Vietnam, and China
• UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office-Thailand
• US Commerce Department Foreign Commercial Services-Singapore
• Development Alternatives, Inc.-Cambodia
Graduate Student Career Development is pleased to offer Freeman Foundation competitive grants for up to $4,000 that are available immediately to students that intern in Asia.
Please log into Elliott School Career Connection (ESCC) and check the Document Library for more information including the application for the Freeman Foundation Fellowship Grant for Internships in Asia.
If you have any questions, please email Angella Griffin, Director, GSCD at agriffin@gwu.edu
Critical Language Scholarships for Summer 2013 Study Abroad
Upcoming Information Session on
CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPSSummer 2013 Language Study Abroad
WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH at 3:30 PMWHERE: MARVIN CENTER Room 307
A representative from CLS will speak about
How to study a critical language in an immersive setting!
CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPSSummer 2013 Language Study Abroad
WHEN: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH at 3:30 PMWHERE: MARVIN CENTER Room 307
A representative from CLS will speak about
How to study a critical language in an immersive setting!
More details about CLS may be found below
CRITICAL LANGUAGE SCHOLARSHIPS http://clscholarship.org/Deadline: November 15, 2012
Begin your online application here: https://ais.americancouncils.
Eligibility: US Citizens; currently enrolled undergraduates or graduate students; graduating seniors also eligible.
The United States Department of State and the Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for intensive overseas study in the critical need foreign languages of Arabic, Azerbaijani, Bangla/Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Japanese, Persian, Punjabi, Russian, Turkish, and Urdu for Summer 2013.
As part of the National Security Language Initiative (NSLI), a U.S. government interagency effort to expand dramatically the number of Americans studying and mastering critical need foreign languages, the Department of State’s Critical Language Scholarships program will provide funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs at American Overseas Research Centers and affiliated partners.
Recipients of these scholarships will be expected to continue their language study beyond the scholarship period and later apply their critical language skills in their professional careers.
Eligibility Details: All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applicants enrolled in a degree-granting program at the undergraduate or graduate level at the time of application, although they can have graduated by the time the program begins. Students in all disciplines including business, engineering, science, the social sciences and humanities are encouraged to apply. Current undergraduate students must have completed at least one year of general college course-work by program start date (one year is defined as two semesters or three quarters). The U.S. Department of State and CAORC welcome all eligible applications and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or handicap condition.
Duration: Programs range from 7 weeks to 11 weeks, beginning in early to mid-June with a pre-departure orientation in the U.S. Students must attend the full program and participate in all program activities.
Grant benefits: All program costs are covered for participants. This includes travel between the student’s home city and program location, pre-departure orientation costs, applicable visa fees, room, board, travel within country and all entrance fees for program activities. University level credit may be available. U.S. passport fees will not be paid by the scholarship.
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Cosmos Scholars Grant Program
COSMOS SCHOLARS
A Grant Program of
The Cosmos Club Foundation
In Support of Graduate Students
At Washington Area Universities
2012-2013
Purpose
The Cosmos Club Foundation's Young Scholars Grant Program provides grants to graduate students at local Washington-area universities to meet unexpected and otherwise unsupported aspects of their research.
Scope of Program
There is no restriction as to academic field, but the project should be focused on objective scholarly research rather than commercial or political activity, social activism, or other non-academic goals. The number of grants to be awarded is not rigidly fixed, but is expected to be at least fifteen. Amounts of awards will be determined individually, and are contemplated to be in the range of $500 to $3,000.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled, on a full-time or part-time basis, in a program leading to a graduate degree (Masters or Doctoral) at one of the local institutions listed below under "Eligible Institutions".
Budget
Grants will not exceed $3,000. Every research proposal must include (in the space provided on the application form) a brief budget statement that lists clearly the funds requested and explains how the money will be allocated. The budget should also state what other support has been sought or received for the work proposed (a field for this is on the application form).
Items of equipment and special supplies are eligible, but the equipment should be expendable. Items that the institution ought to provide or that graduate students can be expected to own are not eligible. Items and services that will outlive the project are not considered expendable and are generally not eligible.
Travel for field research, or to research facilities to consult documents or to study artifacts in situ or to conduct cultural exploration is generally eligible. Travel to consult with an expert practitioner may be considered. Travel to attend professional meetings to present an accepted paper or poster exhibit may also be considered. Travel to a conference simply for networking or job-hunting is not eligible. Applicants should keep in mind the virtues of economically modest travel requests.
Guidelines
The major criterion for selection is the excellence of the research proposal, which must introduce the problem, state the hypothesis, and explain how the research will apply to the problem.
It is essential to make the project description understandable to scholars in other fields, while retaining enough detail to satisfy a specialist in the field of the proposal.
We do not support work which will be conducted prior to the announced date of awards, or so soon thereafter that the funds, if awarded, could not be applied to it.
Funds for tuition or related expenses for personal professional education will not be provided.
Generally funds will not be provided to support remuneration to participants in studies or stipends for research assistants.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please note: The Application Procedures change slightly from year to year, but the entire application must be submitted online at www.cosmosclubfoundation.org. Applications for a given year's program usually are accepted beginning in late summer, when revised procedures are posted on the Foundation's web site. The deadline for submission is midnight Eastern Daylight Time November 1, 2012.
Questions and other messages may be sent as e-mail messages to grants@cosmosclubfoundation.org.
Evaluation and Selection
Successful proposals will be selected by the Cosmos Club Foundation Trustees after evaluation and recommendation by panels chosen by the Foundation. Proposals will be judged on both substance and clarity. The Foundation may make awards in amounts different from those requested. Decisions of the Foundation are final and are not subject to review. Winners' names will be posted on the Foundation web site usually by early February. Recipients of grants will also receive a letter requiring a reply to the Foundation before funds will be disbursed.
Conditions of Award
Cosmos Scholars are expected to provide a summary report of the results of the project in support of which they have received awards, and to indicate how the award contributed to the project. This report is expected within one year of the date of the award, and the Foundation may post the report on its web site. Cosmos Scholars may also be invited to present their results at a special Cosmos Club Foundation function organized to recognize them and their accomplishments. Publications resulting from supported research must acknowledge the Cosmos Club Foundation's support.
Eligible Institutions
American University
The Catholic University of America
Corcoran College of Art + Design
Gallaudet University
George Mason University
The George Washington University
Georgetown University
Howard University
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Marymount University
Trinity University
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
University of the District of Columbia
University of Maryland, College Park
The Catholic University of America
Corcoran College of Art + Design
Gallaudet University
George Mason University
The George Washington University
Georgetown University
Howard University
Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies
Marymount University
Trinity University
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
University of the District of Columbia
University of Maryland, College Park
Cosmos Scholars
The Cosmos Club Foundation's Young Scholars Awards have been presented annually* since 1998, with the invaluable assistance of the Consortium of Universities of the Metropolitan Washington Area for the years 1998-2007. Through the 2012 academic year, the program, now named the Cosmos Scholars Grant Program, has provided 278 grants to graduate students at local Washington-area universities.
* The absence of a list labeled "2000" reflects a change of the month of the award from December to January.Selection of Cosmos Scholars for 2012
After an arduous process of review, 22 Cosmos Scholars have been selected from a field of 197 applicants. Their names, institutions, and proposal titles appear in the table on this web site. Regrettably, limited resources prevented us from supporting many worthwhile projects, or granting the level of support requested for many of those selected. We congratulate the new Cosmos Scholars and thank all applicants for their participation.
Grants for Internships Abroad
Graduate Student Career Development (GSCD) recently received a grant to help defray the costs for students pursuing internships in Asia. Please consider adding a work experience in Asia to compliment your academic studies at the Elliott School.
Not sure if an internship or work experience will make a difference to employers?
Employers surveyed by GSCD for the Employment Qualifications and Skills Report rated the following qualifications as very important when making hiring decisions:
1) International experience and contacts
2) Foreign language skills
3) Cross cultural competencies and communication skills
Where have previous Elliott School students interned in Asia? A few examples of the countries/organizations past Elliott School students have interned in Asia:
• The Clinton Foundation-China
• US Department of State – Japan, Vietnam, and China
• UNICEF East Asia and the Pacific Regional Office-Thailand
• US Commerce Department Foreign Commercial Services-Singapore
• Development Alternatives, Inc.-Cambodia
Graduate Student Career Development is pleased to offer Freeman Foundation competitive grants for up to $4,000 that are available immediately to students that intern in Asia.
Please log into Elliott School Career Connection (ESCC) and check the Document Library for more information including the application for the Freeman Foundation Fellowship Grant for Internships in Asia.
If you have any questions, please email Angella Griffin, Director, GSCD at agriffin@gwu.edu
2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowships
2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowships & Refresher Grants for Advanced Study of Asian Languages Blakemore language grants are awarded to individuals pursuing professional careers in fields such as business, academia, journalism, public service, law, science, medicine, architecture, engineering, the fine arts, education, etc. who would benefit from improved fluency in an East or Southeast Asian language. For 2013, the Blakemore Foundation plans to award between 12-15 grants for the advanced study of Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Khmer and Burmese. The grants cover tuition and a stipend for related educational expenses, basic living costs and transportation, but do not include dependent expenses. The Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2013 Blakemore Freeman Fellowships and Blakemore Refresher Grants. The postmark deadline for applications is December 31, 2012. For application forms, eligibility requirements, grant guidelines and instructions see the Foundation's website at www.blakemorefoundation.org. The Blakemore Freeman Fellowships fund an academic year of advanced language study at the Inter-University Center for Japanese Language Studies in Yokohama, the Inter-University Program for Chinese Language Studies at Tsinghua University in Beijing, the International Chinese Language Program at National Taiwan University in Taipei, and similar programs in other countries of East and SE Asia. Where there is no structured advanced-level language program at an educational institution in the country, the grant may provide for the financing of private tutorials under terms set forth in the application instructions. The fellowships are limited to U.S. citizens and permanent residents of the U.S. who have an undergraduate degree and are pursuing academic, professional or business careers that involve the regular use of an East or Southeast Asian language. The most important criteria for selection is a focused, well-defined career objective involving Asia in which the regular use of the language is an important aspect. Blakemore Refresher Grants are intended to provide mid-career professionals an opportunity to renew their East Asian language skills by attending a language program in Asia for a summer or semester of intensive full-time language study at the advanced level. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S., working as a professional in an Asian field, or teaching in an Asian field as a professor at a college or university in the United States, or be a former Blakemore Freeman Fellow. |
New Service Learning Opportunity in China!
“Think Global, Act Local”
2012 US-China International Youth Festival (2nd IYF)
July 1-29, Xian & Beijing, China
3-Day Youth Summit…to tackle global issues with elite peers and high-profile experts
3-Week Service Learning…to gain hands-on experience in influencing Chinese young minds
2-Day Xian Tour and 1-Day Beijing Tour…to immerse in an ancient and modern Chinese culture and scenery
Full-package Grant up to $2,000
To get an Early-Bird Registration Rate (Before April 30)
APPLY NOW! at eactus.com
The grants will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Additional background information about the IYF:
The first US-China International Youth Festival (IYF) was held between July 12, 2011 and August 6, 2011 in China. IYF was initiated and hosted by Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT), one US 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization. Through the Global Development Youth Summit, volunteer teaching, and cultural immersion programs, IYF provided an excellent platform for youths from all over the world to exchange ideas and perspectives on mutual understanding, self-improvement, youth entrepreneurship and career development, climate and environmental sustainability issues, and the realization of the Eight Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations.
The first IYF was officially included in "UN’s International Year of Youth" (From August 12, 2010 to August 11, 2011) which gained plenty supports from related governmental agencies as well as a good number of organizations and individuals from US, China and many other countries. Participating parties include US Embassy in Beijing, World Bank, World Health Organization, UN-Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UN-Volunteer, Dream Corps International, Civic Concepts International, and several renowned universities and institutions. Other supporting organizations are US Department of State-“100,000 Strong Initiative”, American Congressmen, the State governments of Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Chinese Embassy in the United States- Department of Education, International Monetary Fund, top-ranked universities like Harvard, Yale and Cornell, and many overseas Chinese groups.
For more information:
Visit IYF web page: eactus.com/2012-us-china-international-youth-festival/
Follow “EACT” on Facebook
Or, contact:
Amanda Ding
Program Manager
Education Association for China Tomorrow
10411 Motor City Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (240) 395-1376, Fax: (240) 395-2347
Email:amanda.ding@eactus.com
2012 US-China International Youth Festival (2nd IYF)
July 1-29, Xian & Beijing, China
3-Day Youth Summit…to tackle global issues with elite peers and high-profile experts
3-Week Service Learning…to gain hands-on experience in influencing Chinese young minds
2-Day Xian Tour and 1-Day Beijing Tour…to immerse in an ancient and modern Chinese culture and scenery
Full-package Grant up to $2,000
To get an Early-Bird Registration Rate (Before April 30)
APPLY NOW! at eactus.com
The grants will be allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Additional background information about the IYF:
The first US-China International Youth Festival (IYF) was held between July 12, 2011 and August 6, 2011 in China. IYF was initiated and hosted by Education Association for China Tomorrow (EACT), one US 501 (C) (3) non-profit organization. Through the Global Development Youth Summit, volunteer teaching, and cultural immersion programs, IYF provided an excellent platform for youths from all over the world to exchange ideas and perspectives on mutual understanding, self-improvement, youth entrepreneurship and career development, climate and environmental sustainability issues, and the realization of the Eight Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations.
The first IYF was officially included in "UN’s International Year of Youth" (From August 12, 2010 to August 11, 2011) which gained plenty supports from related governmental agencies as well as a good number of organizations and individuals from US, China and many other countries. Participating parties include US Embassy in Beijing, World Bank, World Health Organization, UN-Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UN-Volunteer, Dream Corps International, Civic Concepts International, and several renowned universities and institutions. Other supporting organizations are US Department of State-“100,000 Strong Initiative”, American Congressmen, the State governments of Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia, Chinese Embassy in the United States- Department of Education, International Monetary Fund, top-ranked universities like Harvard, Yale and Cornell, and many overseas Chinese groups.
For more information:
Visit IYF web page: eactus.com/2012-us-china-international-youth-festival/
Follow “EACT” on Facebook
Or, contact:
Amanda Ding
Program Manager
Education Association for China Tomorrow
10411 Motor City Drive, Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: (240) 395-1376, Fax: (240) 395-2347
Email:amanda.ding@eactus.com
Summer Chinese Language Study in Oregon
Substantial scholarships are still available for this summer’s Intensive Chinese course at Portland State University (Oregon).
Dates: June 25 – August 10, 2012.
Credits: 4 Credits
Scholarships:
Substantial tuition aid is available through the ALLEX Foundation. Support from ALLEX will bring tuition for out-of-state students to $749, equal to Oregon residents. In addition, with resident and non-residents can expect substantial additional financial support worth several hundred dollars. Please contact Eriko Akamatsu at allexoffice@allex.org for more information.
Estimated Tuition before Scholarships:
Oregon Residents: $749 (Scholarships available.)
Non-Residents: $2,066 (Scholarships available.)
Details: http://www.allex.org/programs/summerchinese/
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Mandarin Chinese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese, but to function successfully in Chinese culture using Mandarin—to present yourself as an intelligent person in Chinese culture using the Chinese language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations. In each setting students will learn how to perform in the Chinese language in a culturally appropriate way
Faculty:
Haohsiang Liao, (Director) Ohio State University
Cornelius Kubler, Williams College
Yongfang Zhang, Wufford College
Wan-Chen Chen, Ohio State University
Details: http://www.allex.org/programs/summerchinese/
Dates: June 25 – August 10, 2012.
Credits: 4 Credits
Scholarships:
Substantial tuition aid is available through the ALLEX Foundation. Support from ALLEX will bring tuition for out-of-state students to $749, equal to Oregon residents. In addition, with resident and non-residents can expect substantial additional financial support worth several hundred dollars. Please contact Eriko Akamatsu at allexoffice@allex.org for more information.
Estimated Tuition before Scholarships:
Oregon Residents: $749 (Scholarships available.)
Non-Residents: $2,066 (Scholarships available.)
Details: http://www.allex.org/programs/summerchinese/
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Mandarin Chinese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese, but to function successfully in Chinese culture using Mandarin—to present yourself as an intelligent person in Chinese culture using the Chinese language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations. In each setting students will learn how to perform in the Chinese language in a culturally appropriate way
Faculty:
Haohsiang Liao, (Director) Ohio State University
Cornelius Kubler, Williams College
Yongfang Zhang, Wufford College
Wan-Chen Chen, Ohio State University
Details: http://www.allex.org/programs/summerchinese/
New Research Scholarship Available!
The China Times Cultural Foundation announces fellowships for doctoral dissertation research in Chinese studies, 2012
Applicants must be doctoral candidates in humanities or the social sciences with an approved dissertation prospectus. Enrollment in a university in the United States or Canada required.
Scholarships are in the amount of US$5,000 each. They are awarded on the basis of scholastic achievement without regard to academic discipline, race, or nationality.
In addition, there will be a special award in memory of Mr. Chi-Chung Yu, founder of the China Times Foundation. It will be given to the highest ranked of the applicants, and will carry a cash award of US$10,000.
Applicants must send a completed application form, curriculum vitae, official transcript of graduate course work, reprints of publications (if any), and a project description in English and Chinese.
Deadline for applications is JUNE 30, 2012. Awards will be announced in October 2012.
An application form is required. The application form may be obtained from:
China Times Cultural Foundation
E-mail: ctcfmail@yahoo.com
E-mail: ctcfmail@yahoo.com
Australian National University Seeks Applicants For Annual Conference
Asia Pacific Week is an annual conference held by the Australian National University focusing on trends and developments in the Asia Pacific region. The conference is a joint initiative by students and the ANU College of Asia & the Pacific. Incorporating a number of innovative and trans-disciplinary sessions, ANU Asia Pacific Week 2012 aims to facilitate communication and forge connections between top academics and students.
ANU Asia Pacific Week will bring leading experts on the Asia Pacific region together with 100 delegates from around the world to engage in a series of dynamic discussions and events focused on developments and trends that will shape the ‘Asia Pacific Century’.
APW organizing committee is seeking delegate applications from top honors, masters and doctoral students from around the world.
Applications will close this Friday 23 March at 5pm (Canberra Time).
There is no fee to attend APW2012 and a number of scholarships will be available to both international and Australian delegates.
These include:
An information flyer is located on the home page of the ANU website.
For more information, please visit the website http://asiapacificweek.anu.edu.au/ or email asiapacificweek@anu.edu.au
ANU Asia Pacific Week will bring leading experts on the Asia Pacific region together with 100 delegates from around the world to engage in a series of dynamic discussions and events focused on developments and trends that will shape the ‘Asia Pacific Century’.
APW organizing committee is seeking delegate applications from top honors, masters and doctoral students from around the world.
Applications will close this Friday 23 March at 5pm (Canberra Time).
There is no fee to attend APW2012 and a number of scholarships will be available to both international and Australian delegates.
These include:
- assistance with travel expenses for international students
- full scholarships for one student from each IARU partner university
- ANU Economics Fellowship for domestic economics students
An information flyer is located on the home page of the ANU website.
For more information, please visit the website http://asiapacificweek.anu.edu.au/ or email asiapacificweek@anu.edu.au
Chinese Language Study Scholarship
Substantial scholarships are available for this summer’s Intensive Chinese course at Portland State University (Oregon).
Dates: June 25 – August 10, 2012.
Credits: 4 Credits
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Mandarin Chinese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese, but to function successfully in Chinese culture using Mandarin—to present yourself as an intelligent person in Chinese culture using the Chinese language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations. In each setting students will learn how to perform in the Chinese language in a culturally appropriate way.
Scholarships:
Substantial tuition aid is available through the ALLEX Foundation. Support from ALLEX will bring tuition for out-of-state students to $749, equal to Oregon residents. In addition, with resident and non-residents can expect substantial additional financial support worth several hundred dollars.
Estimated Tuition before Scholarships:
Oregon Residents: $749 (Scholarships available.)
Non-Residents: $2,066 (Scholarships available.)
For more details and to apply, please click here
You may also contact Eriko Akamatsu at allexoffice@allex.org for more information.
Dates: June 25 – August 10, 2012.
Credits: 4 Credits
Program Overview:
This program is designed to train students to speak and listen to Mandarin Chinese, and to introduce students to reading and writing the language. At the end of the course students will be expected to perform in all four skills—speaking, listening, reading and writing—at a basic level of proficiency. Students will not only learn to speak the language; they will also develop an understanding of Chinese interpersonal behavior. The ultimate goal is to teach students not just to speak Chinese, but to function successfully in Chinese culture using Mandarin—to present yourself as an intelligent person in Chinese culture using the Chinese language. Students will learn to speak and perform correctly in a variety of social situations. In each setting students will learn how to perform in the Chinese language in a culturally appropriate way.
Scholarships:
Substantial tuition aid is available through the ALLEX Foundation. Support from ALLEX will bring tuition for out-of-state students to $749, equal to Oregon residents. In addition, with resident and non-residents can expect substantial additional financial support worth several hundred dollars.
Estimated Tuition before Scholarships:
Oregon Residents: $749 (Scholarships available.)
Non-Residents: $2,066 (Scholarships available.)
For more details and to apply, please click here
You may also contact Eriko Akamatsu at allexoffice@allex.org for more information.
Sigur Center Summer Grants Due February 17
Important Notice!
If you previously sent an application for a Sigur Center summer grant for language study or field research, then you will need to RESUBMIT all materials to Matt Greiger at mgrieger@gwu.edu. For those that have not submitted their application and plan to do so, please email your application to the new email address.
Again, applications are still due on Friday, February 17 at 5:00PM. Please be sure to submit your application and ALL supporting documents by that time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact asia@gwu.edu.
Gilman International Scholarship Now Open!
If you are an undergraduate planning to study abroad this summer, please consider applying to this scholarship! Deadline is March 1st, 2012.
The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies abroad. Such international study is intended to better prepare U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.
International experience is critically important in the educational and career development of American students, but it can also require a substantial financial investment. The Gilman Scholarship Program broadens the student population that studies abroad by supporting undergraduates who might not otherwise participate due to financial constraints. The program aims to encourage students to choose non-traditional study abroad destinations, especially those outside of Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand. The Gilman Scholarship Program aims to support students who have been traditionally under-represented in study abroad, including but not limited to, students with high financial need, community college students, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students with diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities. The program seeks to assist students from a diverse range of public and private institutions from all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico.
Award recipients are chosen by a competitive selection process and must use the award to defray eligible study abroad costs. These costs include program tuition, room and board, books, local transportation, insurance and international airfare.
This congressionally funded program is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State and is administered by the Institute of International Education through its Southern Regional Center in Houston, TX.
Award Benefits
Over 2,300 scholarships of up to $5,000 will be awarded this academic year for U.S. citizen undergraduates to study abroad. Award amounts will vary depending on the length of study and student need with the average award being approximately $4,000.
Students who apply for and receive the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study abroad are then eligible to receive an additional $3,000 Critical Need Language Supplement from the Gilman Scholarship Program for a total possible award of up to $8,000. During the 2011-2012 academic year, 50 Critical Need Language Supplements were offered to Gilman Scholarship recipients.
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Taiwan Scholarship
The TUSA Ambassador Summer Scholarship Program is being offered again this year to U.S. college and university students who are interested in studying the Mandarin Chinese language during the months of July and August. The scholarship covers tuition, dormitory fees, four excursions and incidental insurance. Meals are not included and students must provide their own airfare to and from Taiwan.
It provides a quality Mandarin Chinese immersion program with emphasis on speaking... but also on listening, reading and writing.
In addition to studying at a first-rate university, students learn about Taiwanese culture and will visit several interesting sites to become more familiar with Taiwan and her people. The program has been created with special focus on students without Chinese/Taiwanese heritage, so prior knowledge or experience with the Mandarin language is not needed. Each U.S. student is paired with a Taiwanese study partner to assist in the language and cultural study program.
The application period is 1 January 2012 to 31 March 2012. Completed applications received prior to 15 February 2012 will be reviewed for early acceptance and reported to the applicant within 10 days of that date. All remaining applications, including those not awarded early admission, will be reviewed and reported by 10 April 2012. Please apply online
at:
www.taiwanusalliance.com.
It provides a quality Mandarin Chinese immersion program with emphasis on speaking... but also on listening, reading and writing.
In addition to studying at a first-rate university, students learn about Taiwanese culture and will visit several interesting sites to become more familiar with Taiwan and her people. The program has been created with special focus on students without Chinese/Taiwanese heritage, so prior knowledge or experience with the Mandarin language is not needed. Each U.S. student is paired with a Taiwanese study partner to assist in the language and cultural study program.
The application period is 1 January 2012 to 31 March 2012. Completed applications received prior to 15 February 2012 will be reviewed for early acceptance and reported to the applicant within 10 days of that date. All remaining applications, including those not awarded early admission, will be reviewed and reported by 10 April 2012. Please apply online
at:
www.taiwanusalliance.com.
Announcing Summer 2012 Sigur Center Grants for Field Research and Language Study in Asia!
Applications and recommendations for the Sigur Center's Summer 2012 Grants are now available on our website. This summer's grants include the following selections:
Sigur Center Grant for Chinese Language Study in Taiwan Sigur Center Grant for Korean Language Study in Korea Sigur Center Grant for Asian Language Study in Asia Sigur Center Summer Grant for Asian Field Research
To see what last year's summer fellows did while they were abroad, check out some of their blog posts.
Applications are due on Friday, February 17 at 5:00PM. Please be sure to submit your application and ALL supporting documents by that time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Josie Keller at jhkeller@gwu.edu or 202-994-5874.
To see what last year's summer fellows did while they were abroad, check out some of their blog posts.
Applications are due on Friday, February 17 at 5:00PM. Please be sure to submit your application and ALL supporting documents by that time. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Josie Keller at jhkeller@gwu.edu or 202-994-5874.
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