The Cheng/Liu Scholarship Fund

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Chinese, who plan to return to the University of Iowa for further study. The scholarship may be used at a recognized summer Chinese language program in the United States or abroad. Undergraduate students currently studying Chinese language in the Department of Asian and Slavic Languages and Literatures at the University of Iowa may apply, but preference will be given to a student who is majoring in Chinese. Students must have a minimum UI cumulative GPA of 3.3 and a minimum GPA of 3.3 in Chinese courses for the Chinese major or minor. It is a merit-based scholarship, therefore priority will be given to students maintaining a higher GPA.

Award
Up to $1500
Scopes
Division of World Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Deadline
03/18/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Upload Supporting Document: Cover Letter

    Upload a cover letter addressing the following, as applicable:

    a. Aptitude and achievement in previous work in Chinese language; and

    b. Commitment to incorporating Chinese language in future study/career goals.
  2. Upload Supporting Document: Evidence of Study Abroad

    Upload evidence of participation in study abroad program, if applicable.

    For those applying for funding for an intensive summer language program—It may not be possible for you to be accepted into your chosen program by the time this scholarship application is due. Such circumstances will not affect your eligibility for consideration, as long as you submit evidence here that your application to the language program is under way (i.e., screen grab of application or copies of correspondence with the institutions to which you have applied). Also include within the same document a description of how total costs of the proposed summer study will be funded.
  3. Upload Supporting Document: Academic Transcript

    Upload a copy of your current transcript in PDF format. Login to MyUI and click on the GRADE REPORT button on your home page.
  4. Native Language

    Please provide your native language.

  5. Years of Study

    Please list the number of years of study in Chinese language, including current year.

  6. Courses Taken

    Please list Chinese language courses taken and where taken. If you acquired the language in ways other than in coursework, please explain.

  7. Letters of Recommendation

    Two (2) letters of recommendation required, one of which must be an evaluation by an instructor of Chinese language. Make sure you have the full name and correct e-mail addresses of those submitting letters on your behalf. Once the reference names and e-mail addresses are entered and you click "Save and Keep Editing" or "Finish and Submit", an e-mail will be automatically sent to the individuals writing your letters of recommendation. That e-mail will contain the correct information on how to submit the letters electronically. Please note that you are not able to view the information submitted by your references.
    • Provide Name and E-mail Address
  8. By signing below, I certify that all information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I understand that consideration for scholarships may be denied or revoked if any information is found to be incomplete or inaccurate. My signature acknowledges that the University of Iowa will include my academic record with my scholarship application and to release pertinent information to the scholarship selection committees. My signature below expressly authorizes the University of Iowa to share my name and email address with University of Iowa Center for Advancement for publications and thanking donors who made the award possible.
    • 1. Signature (Type Full Name):
    • 2. Today's Date
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