Chengdu Mayor’s Achievement Award (RMB15,000, or about $2,350)
Eligibility:
- Non-Chinese Citizens
- Spring, Fall, and Summer Semester
- Must complete the program
- No application needed
This is an award provided by the Mayor's office of the Municipal Government of Chengdu. The amount is 15,000 RMB (approximately $2,350) for semester programs and 5,000 RMB (approximately $780) for summer programs. The scholarship will be granted upon successful completion of the program in China (including physically presented in Chengdu through the program duration.)
G-MEO Merit Based Scholarship ($500)
Eligibility:
- All students
- Summer programs only
- GPA ≥ 3.3 at the time of program application
- No application needed
All students participating in the summer programs will be considered for the $500 merit-based scholarship upon submitting the program application. This amount will be deducted directly from the program fee.
G-MEO Chengdu American Center Scholarship Program ($900 – $1,800)
Eligibility:
- GAP ≥ 3.0 at the time of program application
- Semester programs only
- 500-word essay is required
- Financial Award Letter
Deadline: 4/15 Fall, 11/15 Spring
This is a merit/need-based Scholarship provided by g-MEO and AIEF. The scholarship ranges from 6,000 to 12,000 RMB (approximately $900-$1,800) in total paid in monthly installments while students are in Chengdu.
G-MEO Chengdu American Center Travel Grant ($500)
Eligibility:
- GPA ≥ 3.0 at the time of program application
- Semester programs only
- 500-word essay is required
- Financial Award Letter
Deadline: 4/15 Fall, 11/15 Spring
This is a need-base scholarship for student demonstrates financial need. The recipient will receive up to $500 to assist their trip abroad.
Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program
The scholarship supports U.S. undergraduates of high financial need at 2-year or 4-year U.S. colleges or universities to study or intern abroad. Awards are granted for fall, spring, and academic year terms of up to $5,000 or $8,000 for studying a Critical Need Language, such as Chinese Mandarin.
You can apply online and find more information at www.iie.org/gilman
Boren Scholarship and Fellowship
Funding from the National Security Education Program (NSEP) supports U.S. undergraduate and graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in regions critical to U.S. interests including Asia. Up to $20,000 is awarded to undergraduates. Recipients commit to work in the federal government for at least one year after they graduate.
You can apply online and find more information at www.borenawards.org
The Fund for Education Abroad
The scholarship awards up to $10,000 in summer, semester, and academic year and are not limited to specific study abroad programs, destinations, or fields of study. FEA will award funds for students planning to study abroad on academically rigorous programs with a preference for underrepresented students.
You can apply online and find more information at www.fundforeducationabroad.com
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Sponsored by the U.S. government,this is a merit-based scholarship to provide students the opportunity to study, teach and conduct research, exchange ideas and contribute to finding solutions to shared international concerns.
You can apply online and find more information at us.fulbrightonline.org
Freeman Award for Study in Asia
The scholarship is provided to U.S. students studying abroad in East or Southeast Asia that demonstrates financial need. Students can be awarded up to $3,000 for summer and up to $5,000 for semester programs.
You can apply online and find more information at www.iie.org/programs/freeman-asia
Confucius Institute Scholarship
Confucius Institute Headquarters launches the “Confucius Institute Scholarships” program to provide sponsorship to students, scholars and Chinese language teachers of other countries for pursuing a study in relevant universities in China.
You can apply online and find more information at http://cis.chinese.cn/