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2015 TUSA AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP

March18

2015 TUSA Ambassador Scholarship

Applications are due on March 31st!
Only two weeks remaining!

  
The Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA) Summer Scholarship Program is an Ambassador program. A unique program especially designed for students who will be representing their state, as well as the United States, and acting as ambassadors to Taiwan.  Please share the information below with any of your students who would be interested in applying for a scholarship studying Mandarin and culture in Taiwan.Quick Links

Requirements

  • Ideal applicants are American citizens who hold neither a Taiwan passport nor claim Taiwanese or Chinese heritage
  • Full-time student at a U.S. college of university
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale
  • Two (2) letters of recommendation from college professors
  • All levels of Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency are acceptable; there is no requirement of prior language experience

Program Details

  1. Intensive Chinese Language Classes: Classes will be divided in four categories depending on your Chinese language proficiency test
    • Daily small group classes, 2 hours per day
    • One-on-one tutorial classes, 1 hour per day
    • Teaching will use Hanyu pinyin romanization and traditional characters
  2. Cultural Courses and Activities: Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Tai Chi, Tea Ceremony, Stamp Engraving, Taiwanese Language, Chinese Cuisine, and Seminar on relevant topics
  3. Cultural and Language Exchange: One-on-one language exchange with volunteer students at National Cheng Kung university
  4. Cultural Excursions: Visiting National Palace Museum, Indigenous and Hakka Culture experience, and other cultural places
  5. Local Weekend Host Families and Volunteer in Local Schools: Students will be given additional opportunities to further immerse themselves in Taiwanese society

To apply, you may use our online application no later than February 15, 2015 for an early admission decision and by March 31, 2015 for final consideration.

Thank you for your kind help and kindest regards,

Yun-Chi

Yun-Chi Yeh, Ph.D.
Founder and  Vice President of TUSA
Professor Emeritus, Univ. of Arkansas Medical Science

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2015 TUSA AMBASSADOR SCHOLARSHIP

March18

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HOSKINS GLOBAL SCHOLARS MEETINGS TODAY AND TOMORROW!~

February10
REMINDER: Hoskins Global Scholars information meetings:
Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at Noon
Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 4:00 pm
 Both will be held in the Education Abroad Office.
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2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS

February10

The College of Arts & Sciences online scholarship application is available for academic year 2015-2016 scholarships athttps://asit.bgsu.edu/osa/The deadline for the A&S College scholarship application is Friday, Feb. 27, 2015.

 

A full list of A&S scholarships grouped by discipline or career interest is available at:

http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/student-resources/arts-and-sciences-scholarships.html.

 

Several other scholarship opportunities can be found on the College website at http://www.bgsu.edu/arts-and-sciences/student-resources.html. Click on the “Scholarships” tab to find other available opportunities.

 

For questions or further information about the College scholarships, students (and you) may contact me at jgordo@bgsu.edu or 419-372-9606.

HOSKINS GLOBAL SCHOLARS PROGRAM

February9

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The Washington Center

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The Washington Center

January22

Deadlines are coming up! 

*The Summer 2015 Application deadline –  February  18, 2015. 

*The Fall 2015 Application Deadline – May 6, 2015 

 

The Washington Center Internship Program (TWC)  in Washington DC, is a non-profit, educational institution, founded in the mid-70’s.  The TWC  Program is designed to help students gain a national, professional internship, develop professional and leadership skills, interact with professionals in government and their field, develop a portfolio, and become engaged citizens.  Often students make connections for career positions or graduate school. BGSU has partnered with the Washington Center Internship Program since the mid-70’s and over 300 students have gained career experience.

 

TWC Campus Liaison: Sue Young, Assistant Director BGSU Career Center, 318 Math/Sciences Building. Call 419-372-2356 for an appointment to go over the application and approval process.

 

THE WASHINGTON CENTER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM INFORMATION:

 

Washington Center Internship Overview: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-program#

 

The Internship Experience: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-program/internship-experience 

 

Program Components – LEAD: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/internship-experience/leadership-forum

 

Sample Internship Sites – By Field: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/internship-experience/internship-overview/sample-internship-sites

 

To Find the right TWC Track by fieldhttp://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-program#program-finder               

 

Dates & Deadlines: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-program/dates-deadlines

 

TWC Private Scholarshipshttp://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/program-costs-scholarships/us-students/pillar-awards

 

Academic Courseshttp://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/internship-experience/academic-course               

 

Fees & Costs: http://www.twc.edu/program-fees

 

Housing: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/housing

 

The Washington Center Scholarships

Washington Center Ohio Scholarship:  $2300  (awarded to all BGSU applicants)

Washington Center –  Privately funded Scholarships:

Scholarships for U.S. Students: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/program-costs-scholarships/us-students

Scholarships for International Students: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/program-costs-scholarships/international-students

 

BGSU scholarships: 

TWC / BGSU Gala funding: $1,000 

William & Susan Butterfield Washington Internship Scholarship: $800 (awarded to one student annually)

 

Step By Step Admissions Guide

To apply: http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/how-to-apply      

Checklist of Application Documents:  http://www.twc.edu/internships/washington-dc-programs/how-to-apply/application-documents

 

Application Portalhttp://portal.e.twc.edu/

 

International Studies Scholarship Deadline Approaching

February27

Discover Korea Scholarship Program

January10

A unique study abroad opportunity for BGSU students to experience Korea firsthand at little or no cost!  For one semester (or two semesters), BGSU students can study Korean language/culture at Daegu. University in Korea.

To learn more go to: http://www.cs.bgsu.edu/leej/discover_korea.html

Taiwan-US Sister Relations Alliance

December20

The Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA) is pleased to announce that ‘Ambassador’ Scholarships are again being offered to U.S. college students during the summer of 2013. 

There is no requirement for proficiency in Chinese language… indeed, the program’s aim is to provide opportunities to those who have not experienced a study-aboard program either in China or Taiwan, but are eager to pursue some overseas immersion Mandarin and cultural study.   Accepted students will be enrolled in the Chinese Language Center at the National Cheng Kung University (NCKU, http://www.ncku.edu.tw  ) in Tainan City, Taiwan. The University is recognized as one of the two top institutions of higher education in Taiwan.  The application period ends March 31, 2013, and applications can be submitted on line at www.taiwanusalliance.com

The 2013 TUSA program starts July 1 and ends August 23th.  A stipend of NT $25,000 (US $800) per month for two months (July & August) will be awarded to each scholarship recipient. The scholarship is budgeted to cover tuition, dormitory fees, all program-related travel and excursions, and accident/outpatient health insurance. The program is sponsored by  the  Ministry of Education  in Taiwan,  and a total of 36 ‘Ambassador’ students will be accepted for the 2013 class.      

Please visit our web site at www.taiwanusalliance.com for additional information about the 2013 TUSA Summer ‘Ambassador’ program. Welcome to download the 2013 TUSA program flier at  our web site.