Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) for American Undergraduates to Visit Cambodia and Asia

Overview

Freeman-ASIA (Freeman Awards for Study in Asia) is designed to support American undergraduates with demonstrated financial need who are planning to study overseas in East or Southeast Asia. The program’s goal is to increase the number of Americans with first-hand exposure to and understanding of Asia and its peoples and cultures.

Award recipients are required to share their experiences with their home campuses or communities to encourage study abroad by others and fulfill the program's goal of increasing understanding of Asia in the United States.

From 2001 to 2009, Freeman-ASIA supported over 4,000 U.S. undergraduates from more than 600 institutions with their study abroad plans in East and Southeast Asia.

With generous funding from the Freeman Foundation, the Institute of International Education (IIE) will re-launch the Freeman-ASIA Program for two academic years, beginning in Summer 2011.


A Freeman-ASIA Award provides need-based funding to assist the recipient with the cost of the study abroad program and related expenses, including airfare, basic living costs, local transportation, books, etc.

Grant amounts are:

Summer Award	up to $3,000
Semester/Quarter Award	up to $5,000
Academic Year Award	up to $7,000

Freeman-ASIA Award funds may be adjusted should the recipient receive additional financial assistance not reported at the time of application.

Award funds are distributed to the award recipient's checking account via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) in one lump sum for summer and semester awards and in two installments for academic year awards.

Students may apply for institutional/program-based Freeman Foundation grants and the Freeman-ASIA Awards at the same time, but may only accept one per proposed study abroad term should the student be awarded both

Eligibility

An applicant:

1. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident at the time of application.
2. Must currently receive need-based financial aid or demonstrate a verifiable need for financial assistance to participate in the proposed study abroad program. The applicant is required to submit the Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) figure, calculated through FAFSA, with the statement of financial need through the online Freeman-ASIA application.
3. Must be an undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 2.8, pursuing his or her first bachelor's degree (or associate's degree), at a two-year or a four-year institution of higher education in the United States.
4. Must apply through the U.S. home campus and have at least one term of enrollment remaining at the home institution in the U.S. upon returning from studying abroad in Asia.
5. Must have applied or have been accepted to a study abroad based program in: Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macao, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam. A multi-country program is eligible only if the applicant will spend at least 8 weeks in one of the countries stated above and will have intensive language study during that period.
6. Must have applied to or have been accepted by a study abroad based program that awards academic credits through the home campus or other U.S. accredited college or university. The proposed length of study in the host country must be a minimum of 8 weeks for a summer term, 10 weeks for a quarter term, and 12 weeks for a semester term.
7. Must have little or no previous experience in the country in which he or she plans to study. A summer term applicant must not have spent more than 4 weeks in the proposed country of study within the last 5 years. A semester or an academic year term applicant must not have spent more than 6 weeks in the proposed country of study within the last 5 years.
8. Must submit the online Freeman-ASIA Student Impact Survey within one month of returning to the United States and must initiate his/her service project to promote study abroad opportunities in Asia on the college campus and/or in the local community.
9. Must submit the Freeman-ASIA Final Service Report on the implementation of his/her service project at the end of the term following his/her return to the United States.
10. Must not be a previous Freeman-ASIA award recipient.

Student Deadline -
Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Adviser Deadline -
Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Contact Information

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact:

Freeman-ASIA
U.S. Student Programs
Institute of International Education
809 United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017-3580

Tel: +1 212.984.5542
Fax: +1 212.984.5325
Email: Freeman-ASIA@iie.org
Further information, please visit http://www.iie.org/Programs/Freeman-ASIA/About-the-Program


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Organization of American States OAS-China Scholarships 2012

Overview

There has never been a better time to pursue studies in China. China is one of the world's greatest powers and rapid growing economies also known for its excellence in education. The OAS and the Government of China, through the Ministry of Education of China (MOE) is providing scholarships to pursue undergraduate and graduate studies in China in any field of study available to international students starting in September 2012.

Categories of Applicants and Duration of Scholarship:

Categories ofApplicants	Duration of Studies	Duration of Remedial Chinese Language Courses	Duration of Scholarship*
	Academic Years
Bachelor’s degree students	4-5	1-2	4-7
Master’s degree students	2-3	1-2	2-5
Doctoral degree students	3-4	1-2	3-6
Chinese language students	1-2	none	Up to 2
General scholars	1	1	Up to 2
Senior scholars	1	1	Up to 2

*  Duration of scholarship specified at the time of admission CANNOT be extended in principle.

General Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be Non-Chinese citizen
• Be citizens or permanent residents of an OAS Member State
• Be in good health to successfully undertake and finish the program of study.
• Return to their countries of origin and reside there for at least two years upon completion of the program of study in China.

Education background and age limit:

• Undergraduate: Applicants must have senior high school diploma with good academic performance and be under the age of 25.
• Graduate: Applicants must have bachelor’s degree and be under the age of 35.
• Doctorate: Applicants must have master’s degree and be under the age of 40.
• Chinese Language Study: Applicants must have senior high school diploma and be under the age of 35.
• General scholar candidates must have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies and be under the age of 45, and may study all majors except the Chinese language.
• Senior scholar candidates must have master’s degree or above, or hold academic titles of associate professor or above, and be under the age of 50.

Language Requirements

It is strongly recommended that all applicants have a good command of the English language.

Chinese institutions of higher generally use Chinese as instructional language. Applicants with no command of Chinese language are required to take Chinese language courses for 1-2 years before beginning their main course of study:

1-2 years for Undergraduate programs iunstructed in Chinese. (must pass the examinations after the college preparatory courses so they start their university studies)

1 year for applicants who apply for studies in science, engineering, agriculture, medicine (western medicine), economics, management and law.

2 years for aplicants who apply for studies in literature, history, philosophy, and medicine (traditional Chinese medicine, Chinese herb medicine)

Some courses set for general scholars, senior scholars and postgraduate students can be conducted in English. Please refer to the Directory of Chinese Higher Education Institutions.

Note: Students are not permitted, in principle, to change their subjects, institutions or the duration of study specified in the Admission Notice and Visa Application Form for Study in China (JW201).

Scholarships

• Registration, tuition, laboratory experiment, and internship fees.
• Basic learning materials costs required by the host institution.
• Accommodation on campus, in shared dormitories and bathrooms. (Students who wish to be provided with private accommodation will have to specifically request this at the time of their application and cover the additional costs themselves.)
• Monthly living stipend. Provided by the host institution at the following rates (CNY Yuan per month):
  • Undergraduates: CNY 1,400 Yuan
  • Chinese language students: CNY 1,400 Yuan
  • Master degree students, general scholars: CNY 1,700 Yuan
• Medical Insurance

IMPORTANTThe student will be responsible for covering:

1. Some of the learning materials

2. Rondtrip air tickets

3. Student visa fees

Note:  Students might be charged some set-up fees upon arrival in China (i.e student ID card, internet, rent deposit, residence permit, bank account, etc).  We recommend students to bring between US $300 and $500 to cover those settlement expenses while the first scholarship disbursement takes place.

Application Documents

1. Application Form (please see the “guidelines for applicants”)

2. Highet diploma obtained (notarized photocopy).

3. School Transcripts

4. A study or research plan in Chinese or in English (no less than 200 words for undergraduates, no less than 500 words for scholars). Detailed research plan (additional paper can be attached) is required for graduate studies applicants or scholars for advanced studies.

5. Applicants for master or doctoral degree studies and senior scholars must submit two letters of recommendation in Chinese or English by professors or associate professors. Applicants who apply in China for master or doctoral degree studies must submit the Admission Notice or Invitation Letter issued by the targeted university.

6. Applicants for music programs are requested to submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work. Applicants for fine arts programs must submit one CD recording of the applicants’ own work (including two sketches, two color paintings and two other works).

7. Applicants under the age of 18 should submit the legal documents of their legal guardians in China.

8. Photocopy of Foreigner Physical Examination Form (issued by Chinese quarantine authority and only for those who’s period of studies in China lasts up to six months) filled in English.

The above materials must reach the OAS no later than Friday, April 20th, 2012 at:
Organization of American States
Department of Human Development, Education and Culture
1889 F Street, N.W., 6th floor
Washington, DC 20006 
Att.: OAS-China Scholarships

Information and Questions
All pertinent information is available at China Scholarship Council website:
http://en.csc.edu.cn/ 
For universities and specialties information:
http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Search.aspx
For further information or assistance please contact:
Mr. Zhang Yinan: zhang_yinan@mfa.gov.cn Telephone number (202) 495 2166.
Mrs. Lu Yanliu: lu_yanliu@mfa.gov.cn
Telephone number: (202)495 2151
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Chinese Government Scholarship - Xiamen University

1. Introduction

The “Chinese Government Scholarship -- University Postgraduate Programme”, a full scholarship set up by the Ministry of Education of China (MOE) in 2008, is aimed at promoting Chinese higher education brand on an international basis. Enrolment is managed directly by China 's key universities. As a key comprehensive university, Xiamen University undertakes the enrolment of international postgraduates under this government scholarship.

2. Eligibility

(1) Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens in good health.

(2) Applicants must not be students in Chinese universities at the time of application (or at least one year after graduation in China ).

(3) Education background and age limit:

· Applicants for master's degree studies must have a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 35.

· Applicants for doctoral degree studies must have a master's degree and be under the age of 40.

3. Academic programmes

■ English-medium master's and doctoral programmes

· English-medium master's programmes

Colleges/Schools	Programmes	Degree awarded
College of Humanities	Chinese Philosophy ( Chinese Culture )	Master of Arts/ History/ Philosophy
School of Law	Civil and Commercial Law (Chinese Civil and Commercial Law)	Master of Law
School of International Relations	International Relations (Asia-Pacific International Relations)	Master of Law
School of Economics	International Business	Master of Economics
College of the Environment and Ecology	Marine Affairs	Master of Science
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering	Master of Engineering
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Physical Chemistry ( Electrochemistry )	Master of Science
The Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics	Finance( Applied Finance)	Master of Economics
	Financial Engineering
	Western Economics

· English-medium doctoral programmes (first phase)

Colleges	Programmes
College of Humanities	Archaeology & Museology, History of Specialized Field, Chinese Modern and Contemporary History, World History, Anthropology
School of Economics	Statistics, World Economy, International Trade, Energy Economics
Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics	Western Economics, Finance, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Labor Economics, Regional Economics
School of Law	International Law
Intellectual Property Research Institute	Intellectual Property Law
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures	English Language and Literature
School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering	Electromechanical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Radio Physics, Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology
School of Mathematical Sciences	Basic Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Probability & Mathematical Statistics
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry and Physics of Polymers
College of Materials	Materials Physics and Chemistry
College of Ocean and Earth Sciences	Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Physics, Marine Geology, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Marine Biotechnology
College of the Environment and Ecology	Environmental Science, Environmental Management
School of International Relations	World Economy, Theory of Political Science, History of Specialized Field

■ Chinese-medium master's and doctoral programmes

Currently there are 279 master's programmes and 185 doctoral programmes. Most programmes are taught in Chinese.

More information about the academic programmes is available on the Admissions Office website: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/liuxuesheng/website.aspx?website_id=4&language=en

4. Duration of scholarship

Categories of applicant	Duration of study and scholarship
Master's degree students	2-3 years
Doctoral degree students	3-4 years

★ Scholarship awardees with one year Chinese language course prior to the academic study will have their scholarship extended for one year.

5. Scholarship availability ： 45 (including 41 for those who have obtained their last degree outside China and 4 for those who have obtained their last degree in China )

6. Scholarship details

① Exemption from tuition fee, laboratory experiment fee, internship fee, fee for basic learning materials and accommodation on campus;

② Living allowance: RMB 1,700/month/person for master's students; RMB 2,000 /month /person for doctoral students;

③ One-off settlement subsidy: RMB 1, 500/person after registration;

④ Out-patient medical services together with comprehensive medical insurance;

⑤ International travel expenses: self-afforded.

For more details please visit the website of China Scholarship Council (CSC)http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/471ff6ffd110431db4b2cec7640f4343.shtml .

7. Application time: Feb. 1 -- March 31, 2012

8. Application procedures

Applicants are eligible for scholarship assessment only after they are admitted to the master's or doctoral programme of Xiamen University . (The guidance for admission application is available at http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn : How to apply for master's / doctoral programmes 2012)

(1)Applicants are required to make online application first athttp://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application, and then download and print the Application Form for International Students generated after successful online application.

(2) Applicants should make another online application at http://laihua.csc.edu.cn(Agency No. of Xiamen University at CSC: 10384), download and print the Application Form for Chinese Government Scholarship and then sign the form.

(3) Submission of application documents:

Send by post to the Admissions Office of Xiamen University by March 31, 2012 the two forms and other required application documents.

9. Selection and notification

A panel of experts will be responsible for the scholarship candidates' selection. Scholarship assessment will be on the basis of application documents, applicant's academic performance and overall quality, and their supervisor's opinions. The university will submit a list of scholarship nominees to China Scholarship Council for final approval in late April.

The result is expected to come out in late June and will be timely published on the website of the Admissions Office. Scholarship awardees will be notified via email and their Admission Notice and Visa Application Form (JW201) will be sent out as soon as possible.

10. Contact information

Address: Admissions Office of Xiamen University

Xiamen University , Fujian Province, 361005, P.R. China

Tel: +86 (0)592 2184792 Fax: +86 (0)592 218 0256

Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn

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China: Xiamen University Scholarships for Foreign Students

1. Introduction

Xiamen University offers scholarships for doctoral, master's and undergraduate applicants. Scholarship awardees will have their tuition fees covered (a maximum of 3 years for doctoral programmes, 2-3 years for master's programmes, 4-5 years for undergraduate programmes). Meanwhile, the University provides monthly living allowance for outstanding master's or doctoral candidates in accordance with the Chinese Government Scholarships. The awardees' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.

2. Eligibility

① Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens and in good health.

② Educational background and age limits:

·Applicants for undergraduate studies must hold a high school diploma and be under the age of 25.

· Applicants for master's studies must hold a bachelor's degree and be under the age of 40.

· Applicants for doctoral studies must hold a master's degree and be under the age of 45.

3. Academic programmes

■ English-medium undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes

· English-medium undergraduate programme

College	Programme	Degree awarded
Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics(WISE)	Economics	Bachelor of Economics

· English-medium master's programmes

Colleges/Schools	Programmes	Degree awarded
College of Humanities	Chinese Philosophy ( Chinese Culture )	Master of Arts/ History/ Philosophy
School of Law	Civil and Commercial Law (Chinese Civil and Commercial Law)	Master of Law
School of International Relations	International Relations (Asia-Pacific International Relations)	Master of Law
School of Economics	International Business	Master of Economics
College of the Environment and Ecology	Marine Affairs	Master of Science
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Chemical Engineering	Master of Engineering
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Physical Chemistry ( Electrochemistry )	Master of Science
The Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics	Finance( Applied Finance)	Master of Economics
	Financial Engineering
	Western Economics

· English-medium doctoral programmes (first-phase)

Colleges	Programmes
College of Humanities	Archaeology & Museology, History of Specialized Field, Chinese Modern and Contemporary History, World History, Anthropology
School of Economics	Statistics, World Economy, International Trade, Energy Economics
Wang Yanan Institute for Studies in Economics	Western Economics, Finance, Quantitative Economics, Statistics, Labor Economics, Regional Economics
School of Law	International Law
Intellectual Property Research Institute	Intellectual Property Law
College of Foreign Languages and Cultures	English Language and Literature
School of Physics and Mechanical & Electrical Engineering	Electromechanical Engineering, Condensed Matter Physics, Radio Physics, Electromagnetic Field and Microwave Technology
School of Mathematical Sciences	Basic Mathematics, Computational Mathematics, Probability & Mathematical Statistics
College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering	Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry and Physics of Polymers
College of Materials	Materials Physics and Chemistry
College of Ocean and Earth Sciences	Physical Oceanography, Marine Biology, Marine Chemistry, Marine Physics, Marine Geology, Integrated Coastal Zone Management, Marine Biotechnology
College of the Environment and Ecology	Environmental Science, Environmental Management
School of International Relations	World Economy, Theory of Political Science, History of Specialized Field

■ Chinese-medium undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes

Most undergraduate, master's and doctoral programmes are taught in Chinese. More information about the academic programmes is available on the Admissions Office website:

http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/liuxuesheng/website.aspx?website_id=4&language=en

4. Duration of scholarship

Categories of applicants	Duration of study and scholarship
Bachelor's degree students	4-5 years
Master's degree students	2-3 years
Doctoral degree students	3 years

5. Scholarship details

The University offers scholarships for doctoral, master's and undergraduate candidates. The first-class scholarship for doctoral and master's candidates will have their tuition fees covered (a maximum of 3 years for doctoral programmes , 2-3 years for master's programmes ). Meanwhile, the University provides monthly living allowance for outstanding doctoral and master's candidates in accordance with the Chinese Government Scholarships ( RMB 2,000 /month /person for doctoral students; RMB 1,700/month/person for master's students ). Bachelor's candidates will not be provided with the first-class scholarship.

The second-class scholarship will have the awardees' tuition fees covered (a maximum of 3 years for doctoral programmes , 2-3 years for master's programmes ; 4-5 years for bachelor's programmes). Scholarship details are as follows:

Categories	First-class scholarship	Second-class scholarship
Doctoral degree students	•  Tuition fees covered; •  Monthly living allowance: RMB 2,000 /month /person	Tuition fees covered
Master's degree students	•  Tuition fees covered; ②Monthly living allowance: RMB 1,700 /month /person	Tuition fees covered
Bachelor's degree students	None	Tuition fees covered

Note: For the latest information of Xiamen University Scholarship scheme, please see the website of the Admissions Office.

The recipients' academic performance will be assessed each year and only those achieving the required standard will have their scholarship renewed for the following year.

6. Application time: Feb. 1- April 30, 2012

7. Application procedures

Applicants will be eligible for scholarship assessment only after they are admitted to the undergraduate, master's or doctoral programme of Xiamen University . Detailed information regarding the admission application is available at http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn: How to apply for undergraduate/master's / doctoral programmes 2012)

(1) Applicants are required to make online application first at http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn/application, then download and print the Application Form for International Students generated after successful online application.

⑵ Applicants can fill out and print the Application Form for XMU Scholarship (click here to download) .

⑶ Submission of application documents:

Send by post the two application forms and other required application materials to the Admissions Office by April 30,2012.

8. Selection and notification

A panel of experts will be responsible for the scholarship candidates' selection. Scholarship assessment will be on the basis of application documents, applicant's academic performance and overall quality, and their supervisor's opinions. The Admissions Office will submit a list of scholarship nominees to the University for the final approval.

The result is expected to come out in early June and will be published on the website of the Admissions Office. Awardees will be notified via email and their certificate of award will be sent out as soon as possible.

9. Contact information

Address: Admissions Office of Xiamen University

Xiamen University , Fujian Province 361005, P.R. China

Tel: +86 (0)592 2184792 Fax: +86 (0)592 218 0256

Email: admissions@xmu.edu.cn Web: http://admissions.xmu.edu.cn

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