2008 Woodie Awards
Chinese government offers scholarship to WU students
By: Anthony Sodd
Issue date: 4/12/07 Section: News
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The Chinese government awarded Webster University a scholarship that allows one student to study in China for a semester.
The scholarship was awarded to Webster because of its commitment to Chinese studies and reputation as an international university.
Unlike other scholarships, students must agree on the application to "Abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government, and not participate in any activities in China which are deemed to be adverse to the social order of China."
The payout for agreeing not to subvert Chinese society includes the Chinese government covering tuition fees, books, housing, health insurance and living expenses of 800 Chinese Yuan a month. Round-trip travel expenses also are provided.
"800 Yuan a month. That's about $100. I don't think you would want to live on that amount in the New York City of China," Rick Foristel, Director of the Shanghai Campus, said in an e-mail. "Double it and you could have enough to eat on, and some bus money."
The fall 2007 term is the first time in which a scholarship is available to students. Applications are available at the Office in Study Abroad in Webster Hall. The deadline for turning in applications to the Chinese government is April 20. However, applications must be turned in to the Office of Study Abroad before April 20, so that a copy can be sent to the Chinese consulate in Chicago.
"This is a learning experience for everyone," said Guillermo Rodriguez, director of international projects for Webster. "It's a great opportunity."
The Chinese government does not require a certain GPA to be eligible for the scholarship. Any Webster student who is not a Chinese citizen is eligible. Undergraduates must be under the age of 25 and graduate students must be under 40 years old.
"They are very specific on the age requirements," Rodriguez said.
Anyone who is interested in a master's degree program in China should have a high level of fluency in Chinese, Rodriguez said. For undergraduate programs, there are classes available in English at Webster's main campus in Shanghai, as well as Chinese language classes.
The scholarship was awarded to Webster because of its commitment to Chinese studies and reputation as an international university.
Unlike other scholarships, students must agree on the application to "Abide by the laws and decrees of the Chinese government, and not participate in any activities in China which are deemed to be adverse to the social order of China."
The payout for agreeing not to subvert Chinese society includes the Chinese government covering tuition fees, books, housing, health insurance and living expenses of 800 Chinese Yuan a month. Round-trip travel expenses also are provided.
"800 Yuan a month. That's about $100. I don't think you would want to live on that amount in the New York City of China," Rick Foristel, Director of the Shanghai Campus, said in an e-mail. "Double it and you could have enough to eat on, and some bus money."
The fall 2007 term is the first time in which a scholarship is available to students. Applications are available at the Office in Study Abroad in Webster Hall. The deadline for turning in applications to the Chinese government is April 20. However, applications must be turned in to the Office of Study Abroad before April 20, so that a copy can be sent to the Chinese consulate in Chicago.
"This is a learning experience for everyone," said Guillermo Rodriguez, director of international projects for Webster. "It's a great opportunity."
The Chinese government does not require a certain GPA to be eligible for the scholarship. Any Webster student who is not a Chinese citizen is eligible. Undergraduates must be under the age of 25 and graduate students must be under 40 years old.
"They are very specific on the age requirements," Rodriguez said.
Anyone who is interested in a master's degree program in China should have a high level of fluency in Chinese, Rodriguez said. For undergraduate programs, there are classes available in English at Webster's main campus in Shanghai, as well as Chinese language classes.
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Benjamin Fasching-Gray
posted 4/12/07 @ 3:49 AM CST
If China wasn't funneling billions into Sudan to pay for the genocide in Darfur, maybe they could afford to give our students a little more cash.
Maria
posted 4/13/07 @ 3:15 PM CST
Perhaps, then, the University should reject "the cash" from such an inhumane source, rather then asking for more.
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