Brief Description:

Description:

Exchanges

China Center exchange programs offer University of Minnesota students the opportunity to complete an immersive academic year program in mainland China. If accepted into a China Center exchange program, students are also eligible to apply for China Center scholarships for additional financial support. Learn more about our exchange programs:

The Chinese Government Scholarship is a full academic-year scholarship open to University of Minnesota undergraduates or graduate students who want to study at a university in mainland China. These institutions of higher education are authorized by the Ministry of Education of China to accept international students to study in China under the Chinese Government Scholarship program. Students nominated for this scholarship can apply to study at any University of Minnesota partner school in China.

The scholarship covers tuition, room and board, and provides a modest monthly stipend to cover living expenses, books and incidental expenses. International airfare, health insurance, required physicals/immunizations, and any study abroad service fees required by the University of Minnesota are not included.

The Chinese Government Scholarship is made available through the China Center's partnership with the People's Republic of China Consulate General in Chicago and administered by the Chinese Scholarship Council.

Past Scholarship Recipients

Alexander Edwards (2016-20176) at Nankai University
Pablo Mello da Silva (2016-2017) at Peking University
Lillian Ouellette-Howitz (2016-2017) at Sichuan University
Kongmeng Vang (2015-2016) at Sichuan University
Mace Blank (2014-2015) at Shanghai International Studies University
Alexander Edwards (2014-2015) at Sichuan University
Lauren Holder (2013-2014) at Beijing Language and Culture Univesity
Maria Fuschino (2012-2013) at Tianjin University
Mansion Smith (2012-2013) at Shanghai University of Finance and Economics
Andrew Lee (2011-2012) at East China Normal University
Joe Miller (2010-2011)
Laura Kwong (2009 -2010) at Yunnan University
Kathy Huynh (2009-2010) at South China Normal University
Chris Decker (2008-2009）
Ellen Barth (2006-2007) at Xian Jiaotong University
Adam Ruf (2003-2004) at Beijing Language and Culture University
Andrea Albright (2001-2002) at Beijing Language and Culture University
Julie Truong (2001-2002) at Beijing Language and Culture University

Note: This education abroad opportunity is not affiliated with the University of Minnesota and has not been fully vetted. Notification of an opportunity should not be construed as an endorsement by the University of Minnesota. For information regarding participation on any opportunity abroad, contact the Learning Abroad Center on the Twin Cities campus. All other campuses should consult the appropriate education abroad office for their campus. Learn more about nonaffiliated programs.

Deadline:

TBD

Special Eligibility Requirements:

Selection Criteria

Well-defined objective for applicant's program in China, including a primary focus on the development of language skills
Strong record of academic achievement
Strong motivation and potential for independent accomplishment in his/her chosen field

Selection Process

All applications will be reviewed by a committee. The nominated student will be notified within three weeks of the application deadline. The nominee will work with China Center staff to complete the official Chinese Government Scholarship application, select his/her top three preferred Chinese universities, apply for admission to his/her top school, and complete other required University of Minnesota study abroad requirements. The Chinese Ministry of Education and the host Chinese university will issue the letter of admission in June or July.

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact China Center at chinactr@umn.edu

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