Scholarship Description:

The American Short-Term Study in China Initiative (ASSCI) is a scholarship program offered by the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the United States of America and administered by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). 

Faculty members with existing China study abroad programs, or institutions interested in developing a program for studying in China are encouraged to apply by submitting a funding proposal.

The ASSCI program focuses on joint efforts between U.S. and Chinese partner institutions. Chinese partners must be recognized by the China Scholarship Council (CSC). Please visit their website for a list of CSC institutions. AASCU can also provide recommendations for Chinese institutional partners.

To complete your proposal, please complete this form, the Nomination Form and send it along with any additional documentation (Institutional Approval Form, etc.), and submit to Ms. Sufei Li at lis@aascu.org.

Proposals will be accepted through Sunday, October 15, 2023. Submitted proposals will be reviewed by a committee comprising representatives from the embassy and AASCU.