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Scholarships 2013

Chinese Government Scholarship | The BeiQing-UH Study Abroad Scholarship
Excellence in Chinese Studies Scholarship

Chinese Government Scholarship

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This prestigious scholarship is offered to students in American educational institutions by the Chinese Ministry of Education via the Consulate General of PRC in Houston. The scholarship is intended to strengthen the educational exchanges and cooperation between China and United States. It provides a full scholarship to study in China for one year. The scholarship recipient may choose a university in China.

This scholarship provides registration fee, tuition, laboratory fee, learning materials. It also provides accommodation, monthly living allowance, and a one-off settlement subsidy. Furthermore, it covers outpatient medical service and insurance. This scholarship is highly competitive. Scholarships are awarded to students who have demonstrated academic excellence in, and significant commitment to, the study of Chinese.

Eligibility requirements:

• Preference will be given to students who have declared majors or minors in Chinese Studies and who are juniors or seniors.
• Overall minimum GPA of 2.75.
• Overall minimum Chinese GPA of 3.25.
• Applicants should currently be full time students at the University of Houston.
• Application essay of good quality.

Application process:

• Submit 3 copies of the “CHINESE GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIP from the Ministry of Education of P.R. China APPLICATION FORM”.
• Submit 3 copies of the candidate’s personal statement in English, stating the reasons for the application. (About 400 words)
• Submit 1 copy of a recent transcript.

Selection process:

The Chinese Scholarship Committee will select candidates based on academic merit, dedication to the study of the Chinese language and culture, originality of thought and purpose, and contribution to the development of the Chinese language and culture.

Advertisement of scholarships: All Chinese Program Scholarships are advertised via  classroom announcement, distribution lists, bulletin boards, and university websites.

Please submit your complete application to MCL department 613AH or to your Chinese course instructor by Feb. 20, 2013.

The BeiQing-UH Study Abroad Scholarship

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The scholarship is sponsored by the host university (BQZX) to our study abroad program. It is given based on merits. The winner can use the scholarship to study at BeiQing for one semester or a year during the school year of 2013-2014. If the winner chooses to study for one semester, he/she will receive 5000 Yuan; for one year,10000 Yuan. Please see more information on the application form.

Eligibility requirements:

• Preference will be given to a student who have declared major or minor in Chinese Studies
• Overall minimum GPA of 2.75
• Overall minimum Chinese GPA of 3.25
• Applicant must currently be a full-time student at the University of Houston.

Application process:

• Submit 3 copies of the application
• Submit 3 copies of the candidate’s personal statement in English, stating the reasons for the application. (limit 1 page)
• Submit 1 copy of a recent transcript

The deadline to submit the application is Feb. 20, 2013

Please submit your complete application to MCL department 613AH or to your Chinese course instructor.

Excellence in Chinese Studies Scholarship

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Thanks to our generous donors, the Chinese Studies Program will be able to award scholarships to students who have demonstrated academic excellence in, and significant commitment to, the study of Chinese. Scholarships will be awarded to students currently enrolled in second to fourth year Chinese courses.

Eligibility requirements:

• Enrollment in the Chinese Program during the year 2012-2013.
• Although not required, preference will be given to students who have declared majors or minors in Chinese studies.
• Overall minimum GPA of 2.75
• Overall minimum Chinese GPA of 3.25.
• Applicants should be full time students at the University of Houston.
• Application essay of good quality.

Application process:

• Submit 3 copies of the Excellence in Chinese Studies Scholarship application form.
• Submit 3 copies of the candidate’s personal statement in English, stating the reasons for the application. (400 words).
• Submit 1 copy of a recent transcript.

NOTE: All completed applications and justifying documents must be turned in to the MCL office (613 AH) by Feb. 20, 2013, at 5 PM.

Selection process:

The Chinese Scholarship Committee will select candidates based on academic merit, dedication to the study of the Chinese language and culture, originality of thought and purpose, and contribution to the development of the Chinese language and culture.

Advertisement of scholarships: All Chinese Program Scholarships are advertised via classroom announcement, distribution lists, bulletin boards, and university websites.