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Study Abroad Scholarship for East Asian Majors
Each year, the East Asian Studies Committee at Penn State will grant two competitive awards of $500 each to East Asian Studies majors who are studying abroad or who have recently studied abroad.
The Whole World Scholarship: $ 2,000 for full-year, $1,000 for one semester, $ 500 for one summer. For undergraduate students from Penn State who are enrolled or planning to enroll in select Education Abroad programs in non-traditional locations such as China and Taiwan. Download the Whole World Scholarship brochure [PDF].
Penn State Office of Student Aid
Penn State students studying on Penn State sponsored or affiliated international education programs, can use most components of their financial aid packages toward the cost of these programs.
Fulbright Grant through Penn State
The Fulbright Program is promoted on campus during the spring semester, with the campus deadline in September. A campus interview and evaluation takes place before the national deadline in October.
John E. Bowman Travel Grant (CIEE)
These awards provide assistance to students participating in CIEE study or volunteer abroad programs in non-traditional locations including Taiwan and China.
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People's Republic of China Scholarships
The Government of the PRC, through its China Scholarship Council, is offering a one-year Chinese Language Scholarship to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in studying Chinese language at a Chinese university (check the Directory of the Chinese Institutions of Higher Learning). The scholarship covers tuition, instructional materials, housing, and medical care in addition to a monthly stipend for living expenses in China (equivalent to approximately US$100). Successful applicants are responsible for all travel costs.
For further information, contact:
Demetria Glasco, Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program/Bilateral Projects International Education Programs Service (IEPS)
U.S. Department of Education
1990 K Street, N.W. 6th floor
Washington, D.C. 20006-8521
Tel: (202) 502-7622, or 502-7700
E-mail: demetria.glasco@ed.gov
Scholarship from the ROC Ministry of Education
(1) Taiwan Mandarin Enrichment Scholarship : These scholarships will allow foreign students to enroll at university-affiliated Chinese language centers in Taiwan for the purpose of studying Mandarin Chinese. A stipend of NT$25,000 per month will be provided, over the course of one year.
(2) Taiwan Scholarship Program : Foreign undergraduate students will be able to receive a stipend of NT$25,000 per month, over the course of one year, in order to assist them in pursuing undergraduate studies at universities in Taiwan. NT $ 30,000 per month for graduate students (pursuing a master's or doctorate degree).
(4) Diplomatic Scholarships: This scholarship program intends to foster strong international friendships and bilateral relations. Scholarship recipients will be provided with monthly stipends of NT$30,000 and return trip economy-class airfare. Recipients will be able to choose to study Mandarin Chinese or to pursue undergraduate or graduate programs, at institutions in Taiwan.
Chinese Government Scholarship (CSC) for non-Chinese nationals. Application form (WORD; PDF).
China Scholarship Council
No. 160 Fuxingmennei Street, Beijing 100031, P.R.China
Tel : +86-10-66413253, 66414265, 66413132
Fax: +86-10-66413255
http://www.csc.edu.cn
E-mail: laihua@csc.edu.cn
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Critical Language Scholarships for Intensive Summer Institutes, offered by the U.S. Department of State and Council of American Overseas Research Centers. The Department of State Critical Language Scholarships will provide funding for U.S. citizen undergraduate, Master’s and Ph.D. students to participate in beginning, intermediate and/or advanced level summer language programs (including Chinese). Apply by March.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
Fall 2008/Academic Year 2008-2009 Application Deadline: April 15, 2008
Awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. undergraduate students to study abroad for up to one academic year. The program aims to diversify the kinds of student who study abroad and the countries and regions where they go. The program serves students who have been under-represented in study abroad which includes but is not limited to: students with high financial need, students in under-represented fields such as the sciences and engineering, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds, and students with disabilities.
Additionally, an increased number of $3000 Critical Need Language Supplements are available for students studying a critical need language for a total possible award of $8000. A list of eligible languages can be found on the Gilman website at http://www.iie.org/gilman.
Eligibility: Students must be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application.
The Gilman International Scholarship Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs and administered by the Institute of International Education.
Freeman Awards for Study in Asia
This program, for undergraduates only, will grant awards for summer, semester, or academic year programs.
Freeman-ASIA Program
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580
212.984.5542 (phone)
Freeman-ASIA@iie.org
www.iie.org/Freeman-ASIA/
The Blakemore Foundation Fellowship
A fellowship for graduate students and professionals.
Blakemore Fellows' comments on ICLP (Taipei, Taiwan)
Blakemore Fellows' comments on IUP (Beijing, China)
The Blakemore Foundation
1201 Third Avenue, 40th Floor
Seattle, WA 98101-3099
206.583.8778 (phone)
206.583.8500 (fax)
blakemore@perkinscoie.com
http://www.blakemorefoundation.org
National Security Education Program (NSEP)
National Flagship Language Program
NSEP Boren Undergraduate Scholarship
NSEP Boren Graduate Fellowship
Download the 2008 application form (PDF file)
NSEP Graduate Fellowships:
Academy for Educational Development (NSEP)
1875 Connecticut Avenue, N.W. - Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20009-1202
202.884.8000 or 800.498.9360 (phone)
202.884.8408 (fax)
nsep@aed.org
http://www.aed.org/
Contact: Institute of International Education (NSEP)
1400 K Street, N.W. - Suite 650
Washington, D.C. 20005-2403
202.326.7697 or 800.618.6737 (phone)
202.326.7698 (fax)
nsep@iie.org
http://www.iie.org/nsep
Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Social Science Research Council
810 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10019
212.377.2700 (phone)
212.377.2727 (fax)
http://www.ssrc.org
More Funding Opportunities
International Programs Office administers a number of grants-in-aid opportunities for participants on programs offered through of Education Abroad.
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1. To maintain your level of proficiency, take Chinese 401, 402, 497A, or any of our courses that fit your level after returning from study abroad programs. Or apply to become an intern in the Chinese program.
2. Transfer education abroad course credits to fulfill major, minor, elective, or general education requirements. If you plan to attend a non-Penn State program, please see Prof. Huang for the possibility of pre-approving your program of study (to ensure credit transfer) and for advice about application and scholarships.
3. All students pay in-state Penn State tuition on PSU education abroad programs; room, board, technology fee, and other expesnes vary.
4. Student aid applies to year, semester, and summer programs administered by Penn State; additional financial aid is avialable.
5. Students from all majors have the opportunity to live in host families or on campus, eat in campus dining halls, and take Chinese language courses as well as other courses taught in English.
6. Program requirements vary by location. Complete beginners welcome. While many programs offer beginning Chinese courses, a year of Chinese language training is recommended before students go on the programs.
7. To begin preparing your education abroad experience, please visit the Education Abroad Resource Room in 410 Boucke Building, Monday-Friday from 10 am to 4 pm to meet with an EA Peer Adviser, or contact EA Peer Adviser directly at peeradviser@ip.psu.edu
8. National Public Radio (NPR) on contemporary Shanghai.
9. There's never been a better time to visit China. Use the China Guide to discover China interactively (with 360° panoramas, original Chinese music, audio of Chinese phrases, video, photography and humor). Find out how to ride a bike with the masses, navigate the subway system, take a taxi without speaking Chinese and find your way to the (correct) toilet.
Now read a short review of restaurants and bars in Shanghai in the travel magazine, Travel + Leisure February 2006.
10. Click on the Newsletter of Chinese Language Center of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (Issue 14, Winter 2005) below to read about foreign students' experiences studying Chinese in Hong Kong.
11. You Know You're in China When...
A list of humorous things about China compiled by a Penn State student who participated in an education abroad program in China. Hopefully this list will make you want to go to China.
12. Read fellow Americans' and Canadians' experiences living, working, and studying in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (many blogs are enriched by photos and videos):
Penn State graduate student Kyle Anderson's travelogue as a Fulbright scholar in Taiwan
An American student in Beijing (printculture.com)
Dr. Andrew Field's Films of China: A train ride from Shanghai to Beijing; lunch at the Drum Tower in Beijing; the Yellow River north of Zhengzhou; the Longmen Caves near Luoyang; the Shaolin Temple; the Terracotta Warriors and more.
Mask of China by Dezza (a Canadian with a degree from the University of Toronto)
Interactive Maps of Shanghai and Beijing with virtual tours of hot spots; Chengshi Ba (City8.com)
Mask of China: Hong Kong Edition by Dezza (a Canadian with a degree from the University of Toronto)
Taiwan Blog Feed
Wandering to Tamshui: Taiwan
Doubting to Shuo: China and Taiwan
Dashan.com: "Dashan" is the stage name of Mark Rowswell, arguably the most famous foreigner in China. He has become a regular fixture on Chinese television and a cultural icon across the nation.
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