ABOUT THE CHINA SCHOLARS PROGRAM
The China Scholars Program enables global-minded youth (ages 15 – 17 or grades 9 – 11) to receive real-world experiences abroad, while developing an understanding for a foreign culture as well as a deeper grasp on their future careers goals.
Every summer, Global Youth and APSA Scholarship recipients travel to China for this four-week intensive. In those weeks, the scholars immerse in Chinese language and culture through daily language instruction, excursions around the city, and various service-learning projects.
Throughout this month-long experience scholars also attend workshops, talks and panel discussions with up-and-coming as well as seasoned career leaders from a variety of fields, including technology, diplomacy, education, business, and the arts. The scholars use this unparalleled access as an opportunity to ask thought-provoking question as well as build a professional network in their field of interest.
During the program scholars will:
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Attend daily Chinese classes in an international college campus environment
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Meet with professional change-makers from an array of vibrant careers
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Gain confidence using Mandarin through immersive cultural experiences in and around the city
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Participate in community service projects
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Engage in meaningful real-life interactions with local people through student-led learning opportunities
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Gain autonomy over their language learning experience by absorbing local culture and utilizing critical thinking skills
ELIGIBILITY
The APSA China Scholars Program is offered exclusively to American high school students who’ve been awarded the Global Youth Scholarship or the APSA Scholarship.
Visit our Global Youth Scholarship page for more details on the scholarship and our selection process.
2018 PROGRAM DATES
Application Dates:
Feb.1 - 28: Online written applications open
Mar.1 - 30: Online Interviews
Apr. 1 - 10: Final Selection
Admission & Preparation
Apr. 11 - 30: Program Admissions, passport and visa applications
May 1 - July 9: Pre-Program Mentoring
28 Day Study Abroad Program
Jul 10: Arrive in Beijing
Aug 7: Depart Beijing
Program Follow-up
Aug 8 - 30: Post-program mentoring & intro to the Alumni Network
2019 PROGRAM DATES
Application Dates:
Oct 1 - 30: Online written applications open
Nov.1 - 30: Online Interviews
Dec.1 - 15: Final Selection
Admission & Preparation
Jan. 15 - 30: Program Admissions & Passport Applications
Feb. 1 - 15: Flight Tickets Booked and Visa Application Prepared
Mar. 1 - Apr.30: APSA Online Fundraising Campaign ($500 goal/Scholar)
May 1 - July 9: Mentoring Program
28 Day Study Abroad Program
Jul 9: Arrive in Beijing
Aug 6: Depart Beijing
Program Follow-up
Aug 7 - 30: Mentoring & introduction to the APSA Alumni Network
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