Program timeline: July 12-25
Host: Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
Program focus: “Contemporary China and Sustainable Development: From Heritage to Horizon.”
Zhejiang University is offering two scholarships to qualified UW-Madison students for a two-week summer study abroad program on the campus of their prestigious university in the heart of China.
The program provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary exploration of China’s role in global sustainable development. Through a blend of lectures, field visits, cultural activities, and tailored Chinese language sessions, participants will gain deep insights into the theoretical frameworks, policy implementations, and grassroots practices shaping China’s sustainable future.
The scholarship will cover all costs of attending excepting international airfare, along with an accommodations fee of about $160, which will be due at the start of the program.
Please note that this is this is a non-approved UW-Madison program and is not-credit bearing. Please see Important Information for UW-Madison Students Participating on Non-approved Program.
To be considered for this scholarship, please email a short statement of about 500 words that describes:
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Your background in Chinese and/or East Asian studies (no knowledge of Chinese is necessary for this program) and any past study abroad experience you may have had.
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Why you are interested in this program with Zhejiang University and how the summer experience would fit into your academic plans and goals?
Submit your statement via email to awards@iris.wisc.edu by Monday, April 13.
PLEASE NOTE that selected candidates will need to be available between April 15 and 19 to work by email with Zhejiang University to complete a more detailed application.