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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIT STUDENTS TO STUDY IN CHINA! </b></span></font></p>
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For those of you interested in studying in China next year or beyond, take a look at this opportunity!<br>
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</span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Wingdings">Ř </font><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">One semester or full academic year options<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Open to all majors <br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Chinese language proficiency is recommended but not required for eligibility<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Up to six MIT students will be chosen each year for the scholarships<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Scholarships cover all of the following:
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1) Tuition fees <br>
2) Accommodations at the host university <br>
3) Living allowance </font></span><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial"><font><span style="font-size:10pt">(RMB 1,400 per month, which is just over US $200 per month)</span></font></font><font face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12pt">
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4) Ticket to/from airport to destination within China (not overseas travel)<br>
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</span></font><span style="font-size:12pt">5) Medical insurance<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Students choose their top 3 universities to study in China. Approved universities can be found
here: <font color="#0000FF"><u><a href="http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Search.aspx" target="_blank">http://en.csc.edu.cn/Laihua/Search.aspx</a><br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Take a look at the school profiles in the above website to see what subjects they offer. Many
universities include the descriptions or syllabi of the courses they offer on their websites.<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Then meet with the Transfer Credit Examiner in the department for which you would like to
transfer credit back to MIT. The list of examiners can be found here: <font color="#0000FF">
<u><a href="http://web.mit.edu/firstyear/transfer/credit/examiners.html" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/firstyear/transfer/credit/examiners.html</a><br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">In addition to the application, you will need to submit 2 letters of recommendation from faculty
who can attest to your interest in China, Chinese language skills (if applicable), and your ability to succeed as a student in China.<br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">All application materials for the 2011-12 scholarships should be returned to the Global Education
Office, 12-189 <b>by March 22, 2012</b>. <br>
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</span></font></font><font face="Wingdings"><span style="font-size:12pt">Ř </span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">A committee at MIT will review your application and let you know if you have been nominated
for the scholarship award. University placements are made based on your preferences and the decisions of the host universities, and a final announcement regarding your host institution will be announced in the summer.<br>
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</span></font><span style="font-size:12pt"><font face="Calibri, Verdana, Helvetica, Arial">Questions? Please visit the Global Education Office and meet with one of us. (12-189 or
<a href="http://studyabroad@mit.edu" target="_blank">studyabroad@mit.edu</a>).<br>
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</span></font><font size="1"><font face="Helvetica, Verdana, Arial"><span style="font-size:9pt">Kimberly L Benard<br>
Assistant Director for Distinguished Fellowships<br>
Global Education and Career Development (GECD)<br>
Massachusetts Institute of Technology<br>
77 Massachusetts Avenue, 12-189<br>
Cambridge, MA 02139<br>
<font color="#0000FF"><u><a href="http://web.mit.edu/scholarships/" target="_blank">http://web.mit.edu/scholarships/</a><br>
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