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美國岭南基金會陳榮捷獎學金項目WT Chan Fellowship2014 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION
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Lingnan FoundationContribute to the advancement of higher education in the historic Lingnan region of South China, including Hong Kong and Macao.
Encourage
Academic excellence, intellectual openness and service to society
Cooperation and scholarly exchange of information and ideas between Chinese and Americans.
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About the FellowshipEstablished in 2001 and continues on an annual basis
The W.T. Chan Fellowships commemorate Professor W.T. Chan, former Dean of Lingnan University and distinguished Professor of Chinese Philosophy and Religion.
The Fellowships extend the Foundation's commitment to higher education, increased international understanding, and personal growth.
"Education for Service" Linkages between academia and communities
Leadership, professional and personal development program through international exchange
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About the Fellowship (Cont.)Service Learning
Each Fellow is placed in a NPO or NGO intern site based on the Fellow’s interest
Each intern site addresses a social concern
International understanding Live with American families Work in non-profit organizations, interact with
American colleagues Community service & outreach, interaction with
local community members “Buddy” System
Higher Education Weekly seminars / classes Mentors
Personal growth English language enhancement Professional development Problem solving skills Team building skills
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Eligibility
Lingnan University, Hong Kong:o All second year or third year undergraduate and
first year postgraduate students from all majors are eligible to apply.
Sun Yat-sen University:o All second year or third year undergraduate and
first year postgraduate students (excluding international students and students from Hong Kong or Macau) from all majors are eligible to apply.
o Interested students must get approval from their faculties and submit the related application form
All applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at Lingnan University or Sun Yat-sen University during 2013 - 2014.
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Host SitesUCLA Dashew Center for International Students and Scholars
UC Berkeley Public Service Center
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Intern SitesYouth Spirit Artworks (YSA)
Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS)
Stride Center
AIDS Project of the East Bay (APEB)
UC Berkeley Labor Center
Asian Pacific Environmental Network
Sustainable Works
Heal the Bay
Museum of Tolerance
Jumpstart
Legal Aid Foundation
UCLA Labor Center
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Meet the Chan Fellows2013 Fellows’ Video
Alumni Testimonials
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Is Chan Fellowship right for you?YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU:
Are interested in service learning / community service
Have a sense of social responsibility
Are open-minded
Are independent
Work well under pressure
Work well in a team
Take instructions well
Take personal initiative
Able to communicate in English
YOU SHOULDN’T APPLY IF YOU:
Are looking for a study-aboard program to help you academically
Are only looking to build your resume
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Next Step: Application Online application: https://lingnan.recruiterbox.com/jobs/25176
Step by Step Instructions: http://www.lingnanfoundation.org/wtchan/apply.php
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Application Form GuidelinesPersonal Details
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Application Form GuidelinesEducation
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Application Form GuidelinesWork Experience
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Application Form GuidelinesExtracurricular, Volunteer and Service Experience
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Application Form GuidelinesHonors/Awards
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Application Form GuidelinesTravel Experience
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Application Form GuidelinesEssays
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Application Form Guidelines Essays - TipsDO: Research the program thoroughly before beginning your essays
Surf the program websitesTalk to former Chan FellowsRead reports/essays and blogs by former Chan FellowsLearn about the possible organizations in the USRead up on the non-profit sector in the US and China
Think about and write down your goals for the half-year Fellowship
Write a list of why you want to be a Chan Fellow
Be sincere and honest
Write about your real passions and interests: let us learn more about you
Clear communication and simple writing is essential
Ask a friend to review and comment on your first draft.
Use the spell-check function!
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Application Form Guidelines Essays - TipsDON’T: Forget the goals of the program and Lingnan Foundation
List your awards/experience, etc. that are already listed in the application (don’t repeat information!)
Write the essay on the night before the deadline
Write one sentence only saying that you want to be in the program so you can go to US and watch an NBA basketball match/do cultural exchange, etc.
No smiley faces or heart ♥, etc. Be professional.
Copy others’ work or use long quotes from books/other sources
Leave the essay section blank and waste the opportunity to show the selection committee that you are an individual and real person.
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Application Form GuidelinesRecommendation Letter Ask a professor, employer or professional contact who knows you well to write a recommendation letter for you, at least 3 weeks before the deadline .
If your recommender does not know why you want to apply for the WT Chan Fellowship Program, spend some time to explain your goals and future plans. Your recommender will be able to write a better letter to support you if they understand you and your goals.
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Application Form GuidelinesTranscript, Photo & OtherUniversity transcript
1. English copy of transcript (成绩单 ) preferred
2. If sending Chinese transcript, please include a translation in English (unofficial OK)
Passport Photo
3. At least 3 x 5cm
4. Color
Other
No award certificates, publications, photographs or other documents required for the application. You may be asked to show these if invited for the final-round interview.
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Online Resources/GuidesLEARN ABOUT GLOBAL ISSUES AND CIVIL SOCIETY:
www.un.org/chinese/millenniumgoals/ (Chinese)
www.un.org/zh/civilsociety/ (Chinese)
www.ngocongo.org/index.php
www.lse.ac.uk/collections/CCS/what_is_civil_society.htm www.idealist.org
www2.etown.edu/vl/ngos.html
www.ngocn.org (Chinese)
china.mckinseyquarterly.com/Nonprofit/Philanthropy (Chinese)
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Application Questions?Dilys Li (LU)
http://www.ln.edu.hk/ssc/campuslife/community/wtchan/
Karen Yu 余老师 (SYSU)
http://web.sysu.edu.cn/lnjjh/index.html
Cheer Pan (Lingnan Foundation)
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TimelineApplication Deadline: November 30, 2013
Interviews: December 21 in Guangzhou and 22, 2013 in Hong KongSelection Announcement: January 3, 2014
Fellows’ Commitment: by January 17, 2014
Final Announcement: January 20, 2014
Orientation Camp (O’Camp): June 2014 (TBD)
Depart for USA: August 2014
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Chan Fellows Alumni Association In July 2012, former fellows of the W.T. CHAN Fellowships Program determined to establish WT CHAN Alumni Association. Fourteen former fellows formed an Executive Committee to help the daily operation of the Association.
Mission and objective
1. To promote and support the Chan Fellowship Program of the Lingnan Foundation.
2. To further the goals and objectives of the Chan Fellowship Program by supporting the fellows and alumni in organizing different events; social and academic gatherings.
3. To accept, hold, invest, reinvest and administer any donations, and other benefits of any sort, without limitation as to the amount or value, and to use, disburse or donate the income or principal thereof for promotion and support of the Chan Fellowship Program and furthering the Fellowship goals and objectives.
Registration
The Association was successfully registered as a society at Hong Kong Police Licensing Office in Feb 2013. The postal address of the Association is Rm 418, Ancillary Facilities Block, Tin Wah Est., Tin Shui Wai, N.T.
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