Fund Details
CC: China Center Study Abroad Scholarship 2024-2025

Brief Description:

The China Center offers a variety of scholarships to support University of Minnesota students who are pursuing an educational experience in Greater China.


Description:

The China Center Scholarship provides an opportunity for University of Minnesota students to incorporate an educational or research experience in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau as part of their academic studies, internships, research, or professional training. This scholarship can be used for the payment—partially or totally—of travel or tuition. Awards are typically $500 to $1,000.  

Application Process:
  • Completed scholarship application
  • Faculty recommendation letter
  • Essay (undergraduate students) or research plan/study proposal (graduate students)
  • Current unofficial transcript

China Center Scholarship History:


The China Center Scholarship was created in 2004 by generous donations in honor of the China Center's 25th anniversary. The scholarship fund continues to be supported by individual and corporate donors to the China Center. This scholarship is often referred to as the "red pockets" scholarship in recognition of annual gifts made during the Chinese New Year holiday. In Chinese traditional culture, monetary gifts are put inside a red envelope (or "pocket" in Chinese) and given during holidays or special occasions.


Special Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree student enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University of Minnesota
  • Applicant must be in good academic standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA, and show potential in their field
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Hsiao Scholarship)


Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact China Center at chinactr@umn.edu
Begin Accepting Applications Date:
1/02/2025
Deadline Date (CST Time Zone):
3/15/2025 11:59 PM