AboutThe annual program provides scholarship students from the United States a unique opportunity to improve

Chinese language proficiency, appreciate global issues, and increase intercultural connections between the

United States and Taiwan. TUSA Global Ambassadors are expected to act as goodwill advocates for both the

United States and Taiwan wherever opportunities present themselves.

• Ideal applicants are American citizens with high motivation of

learning and good moral character

• Full-time students at a U.S. college or university

• Minimum 3.0 GPA on 4-point scale

• Two letters of recommendation from college professors

• All levels of Chinese (Mandarin) proficiency are acceptable;

there is no requirement of prior language experience

1. Intensive Chinese Language ClassesStudent will be divided into several levels depending on your Chinese language proficiency test

• Daily small group lecture and drilling class

• One-on-one personalized instruction class

• Conversation or Global Issues Discussion Class

• Classes taught in Hanyu Pinyin Romanization and traditional characters

2. Cultural Course and Activities Hands-on experiences in traditional tea culture, Chinese cuisine, and Chinese medicine and etc.

3. Cultural and Language Exchange PartnersOne-on-one language exchange with volunteer students of National Cheng Kung University, who

will serve as liaison to learn Taiwanese culture and society.

4. Local Host Family Weekend and service learning in local communityStudents will be given additional opportunities to interact closely with Taiwanese people, better

understand important social issues and reinforce communication skills in various occasions.

Program Name :

Taiwan-United States Sister Relations Alliance (TUSA) Global Ambassador Scholarship Program

Area of Study :

Indept Chinese Language Learning and Taiwanese Cultural Experience

Location of Program :

National Cheng Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan

Date of Program :

June 11th to August 7th, 2018 (8 weeks)

University Recognition :

6 Credits from NCKU

Scholarship Provides :

Tuition, dormitory, intensive Chinese classes, cultural courses and experiences, accident insurance, free

excursions, host family weekend, and one-on-one language exchange partner

Expected Costs :

Airfare, meals, minor utilities, and additional expense

Online Application Period :

January 1st to March 31st, 2018

Where to Apply :

Online at www.taiwanusalliance.com

Winners Announced :

February 25th for early acceptance and April 10th for regular admission

Program Overview

Advanced Immersion Program Details

Requirements

Chinese Language Center

Program Snapshot

2018PromotionFilm

2017FarewellParty

2018CourseIntroductionFilm

NationalCheng Kung University

College of Liberal ArtsChinese Language Center

Scholarship Program Jun. 11 Aug. 7Tainan, TaiwanGlobal Ambassador

"Visit taiwanusalliance.comto complete the scholarship application

provided by TUSA."