美國嶺南基金會 陳榮捷獎學金項目 Lingnan Foundation WT Chan Fellowships Program 2019 RECRUITMENT TALK RONA HENRY, DIRECTOR OF GRANTS, PROGRAMS & OPERATIONS 1 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Lingnan Foundation Contribute to the advancement of higher education in the historic Lingnan region of South China, including Hong Kong and Macau. Encourage ❖ Academic excellence, intellectual openness and service to society ❖ Cooperation and scholarly exchange of information and ideas between Chinese and Americans. 2 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
About the Fellowship ▪ Established 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 3 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Purpose of the Fellowship At their core, the Chan Fellowships seeks to nurture a life-long commitment to service. ❖ Around this core, there are many secondary challenges and benefits for the Fellows. ❖ Through service, the Fellows explore challenges ranging from intercultural communication and non-profit professionalism to personal growth and leadership development. 4 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
About the Fellowship (Cont.) ▪ Service Learning ▪ Higher Education ▪ Each Fellow is placed in an intern site based on ▪ Weekly seminars / classes the Fellow’s interest ▪ Mentors ▪ Each intern site addresses a social concern ▪ Personal growth ▪ International understanding ▪ English language enhancement ▪ Live with American families ▪ Professional development ▪ Work in non-profit organizations, interact with ▪ Problem solving skills American colleagues ▪ Team building skills ▪ Community service & outreach, interaction with local community members The Lingnan Spirit – Lessons in Global Learning ▪ “Buddy” System 5 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Eligibility All applicants must be currently enrolled as a full-time student at Lingnan University or Sun Yat- sen University during 2018 - 2019. ▪ Lingnan University, Hong Kong: ▪ Sun Yat-sen University: o All second year or third year undergraduate and o All postgraduate students (excluding postgraduate students from all majors are international students and students from Hong eligible to apply. Kong or Macau) from all majors are eligible to apply. o Final year undergraduate and postgraduate o Interested students must receive formal students should provide proof of acceptance to graduate program for next academic year on or approval from their faculty advisor and before May of the year. department 6 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Host Sites ▪ UCLA Dashew Center for International ▪ UC Berkeley Public Service Center Students and Scholars 7 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Internship Sample Sites ▪ East Bay Asian Local Development Corporation ▪ Mar Vista Family Center ▪ 826LA ▪ Literacy Lab ▪ Bay Area Community Resources ▪ Youth Spirit Artworks ▪ Sustainable Works ▪ Museum of Tolerance 8 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Final/Research Project ◦ Conduct a research project related to your major discipline ◦ Select a research project that addresses a critical problem of practice ◦ Sharpen research skills by using University of California library and research resources system ◦ Conduct interviews with topic related UC and other faculty scholars and practitioners ◦ Discuss and review project with UCLA/UCB coordinators, faculty advisor, or site supervisor when appropriate ◦ Complete a written research project report for the UC Campus Manager (and your faculty advisor when appropriate) ◦ Present your research project at UCLA or UC Berkeley (and to LUHK department when appropriate) 9 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Host Families Fellows live with American families/hosts. ◦ Fellows have their own room. ◦ The host will provide breakfast and dinner. 10 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Is Chan Fellowship right for you? YOU SHOULD APPLY IF YOU: YOU SHOULDN’T APPLY IF YOU: ▪ Are interested in service learning / community service ▪ Are looking for a study-aboard program to help you academically ▪ Have a sense of social responsibility ▪ Are open-minded ▪ Are only looking to build your resume ▪ Are independent ▪ Work well under pressure ▪ Work well in a team ▪ Take instructions well ▪ Take personal initiative ▪ Able to communicate in English 11 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Next Step: Application Online application: https://lingnan.recruiterbox.com/jobs/fk01twu?source= Step by Step Instructions: http://lingnanfoundation.org/how-to-apply/ Connection Tips: ◦ Try to connect to the above links early in the process to ensure that you can connect. ◦ If you have trouble connecting to the above links, try to connect via a VPN if you have access to one. ◦ You can download the required forms (Application form and Recommendation Form) from the Lingnan Foundation or University websites, complete them, and then upload them with your transcript, photo and, if applicable, the SYSU approval form. ◦ If you do not have access to a VPN then see contacts who can help - listed later in this presentation. ◦ Must apply and upload all documents in one session. 12 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Guidelines http://lingnanfoundation.org/how-to-apply/ 13 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form 14 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form 15 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form 16 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form & Essay Questions ◦ You must download the Application Form and Essay Questions from the University or Lingnan University Websites ◦ Complete the form off-line ◦ Sign it, Scan it, Upload it 17 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Education 18 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Work Experience 19 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Extracurricular, Volunteer and Service Experience 20 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Honors/Awards 21 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Travel Experience 22 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Essays 23 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Essays - Tips DON ’ 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. 24 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Essays - Tips DO: ❖ Research the program thoroughly before beginning your essays ❖ Surf the program websites ❖ Talk to former Chan Fellows ❖ Read reports/essays and blogs by former Chan Fellows ❖ Learn about the possible organizations in the US ❖ Read 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! 25 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Recommendation 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. Ask your recommender to write their recommendation on the Recommendation Form and give it to you so you can upload it with your other application materials. 26 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Recommendation Form ◦ You must download the Recommendation Form from the Lingnan Foundation Website ◦ Send the form to your Recommender and ask them to complete AND sign the form ◦ List your recommender’s name and email in the Application form. ◦ Collect the completed form, Scan it, Upload it 27 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Application Form Guidelines Transcript, Photo & Other University transcript English copy of transcript ( 成 绩单 ) preferred – PDF format 1. 2. If sending Chinese transcript, please include a translation in English (unofficial OK) Headshot Photo – e.g. Passport Photo 1. At least 3 x 5cm – jpeg format 2. 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. 28 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
Other Uploads:Transcripts/Photo Approval Form(SYSU Only) 29 LINGNAN FOUNDATION
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