Young Leaders Fellowship
- Purpose
Support outstanding youths who have been awarded at least a Bachelor’s Degree and hold a certain position in the field of politics, economics, finance, law, education, culture, arts, and media to visit China;
There are two ways in applying for the grant: (1) a plan will be made by the Headquarters and published at due time through www.hanban.org and ccsp.chinese.cn, applicants can apply accordingly; (2) applicants can make their own visit plan and submit it to the Headquarters;
Support senior undergraduates or graduates holding a position in students’ associations at foreign universities to visit China.
- Duration
From two weeks to six months.
- Eligibility
Non-Chinese citizen;
Normally under the age of 40;
Being interested in public affairs, and aspired to make positive contributions to the exchange and collaboration between China and other countries.
- Application materials
Application form;
A letter of recommendation from the current employer and two from other referees;
A statement of purpose for the visit;
Priority is given to applicants who obtain a letter of recommendation from local Confucius Institutes, or the Chinese Embassy (Consulate) in your country.
- How to apply
Applicants shall log in onccsp.chinese.cn.
- Assessment Process
Applicants will have a correspondence review from the expert panel of the Confucius China Studies Program.
- Funding
Accommodation and travel expenses in China;
Round-trip international airfare (economy class, to be reimbursed against actual cost);
Life insurance during the visit term in China (we will buy for you. Reimbursement is not applicable.)