University of Southern California students have been invited by the China Scholarship Council to apply for scholarships to study at a Chinese university. Undergraduates and graduates are both welcome to apply for these scholarships. Please circulate this announcement to all students in your department.

Please note the following:

Application Deadline: May 20, 2008

Eligibility:

 - Students attending USC and other member institutions of the Association of American Universities
 - Students may apply for study leading to a degree from a Chinese institution or for study that may aid in completing a USC degree.
 - Students pursuing undergraduate degrees may be supported for one or more years.
 - Students pursuing masters or doctoral degrees may be supported for two or three years.
 - Students requiring language training in advance of formal studies may receive an additional one or two years of support.

Total Number of Awards: 10-15

What the Awards Include: Tuition, fees, dormitory housing, limited medical insurance, and a stipend

What is Not Included: International travel to and from China and travel within China

How to Apply: Go to http://china.usc.edu/ShowArticle.aspx?articleID=995 to download the application and physical examination forms.

Send completed applications and supporting materials to:

Liu Jiangyi, Education Office
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
2300 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington DC, 20008

Additional information: Please visit the China Scholarship Council website:

English: http://www.csc.edu.cn:8080/en/
Chinese: http://www.csc.edu.cn/

The website contains information about the stipend, about Chinese universities which may accept foreign students, and more.

This information and information about other funding and study abroad opportunities is also available in the resources section of the USC U.S.-China Institute website: http://china.usc.edu