7.186, FYI: IREX Internship, ZHONGHUA SCHOLARSHIP 1996

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Subject: 7.186, FYI: IREX Internship, ZHONGHUA SCHOLARSHIP 1996
 
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1)
Date:  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 17:58:45 CST
From:  Minchew at act.org
Subject:  IREX Internship in Washington, DC
 
2)
Date:  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 10:43:34 EST
From:  weiping at cal.org (Weiping Wu)
Subject:   ZHONGHUA SCHOLARSHIP 1996
 
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1)
Date:  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 17:58:45 CST
From:  Minchew at act.org
Subject:  IREX Internship in Washington, DC
 
 
Perhaps someone on the list knows of students in the  Washington,
DC  area who might benefit from the internship described  in  the
attached announcement.
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                       Internship Position
         Central and Eastern European Programs Division
         International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX)
                         Washington, DC
*****************************************************************
The  International  Research  & Exchanges Board  (IREX)  seeks  a
qualified  intern  to  assist its Central  and  Eastern  European
Programs  Division with coordination of the  USIA-funded  Central
and Eastern European Graduate Fellowship program.  Position  will
begin as soon as possible.
 
Position Responsibilities
 
* Compiling resume book for Central and Eastern European Graduate
  Fellowship (CEEGF) program
* Researching U.S. investment in Central and Eastern Europe
* Assisting  with  coordination  of Spring  workshops  for  CEEGF
  scholars
 
Preferred Qualifications
 
* Strong computer skills (Windows applications)
* Editing skills; attention to detail
* Experience with Central and Eastern Europe
* Regional language preferred (not required)
 
The successful intern would be offered an honorarium upon
completion of the internship.
 
ABOUT IREX
 
Founded  in  1968, the International Research &  Exchanges  Board
(IREX)  provides  field access for US  specialists  to  scholars,
policymakers,  and  research resources of the  Newly  Independent
States of Eurasia, Central and Eastern Europe, and Mongolia. IREX
builds upon strong organizational alliances with major US  acade-
mic, government, foundation, business, and media partners.
 
For  more information about specific IREX programs, please  visit
the IREX web site at  http://www.irex.org
 
THE IREX INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
 
The  IREX  Internship Program is designed to  give  students  and
young  professionals the opportunity to develop  valuable  skills
and firsthand experience in the field of international  exchanges
and training programs.
 
IREX  interns are given independent special assignments in  addi-
tion  to working closely with experienced staff on long-term  and
on-going projects.
 
All  internships are offered on an un-salaried basis and  can  be
either  part-time or full-time.  Preference is given  to  persons
who can give at least 15 hours per week.  Interns will be given a
signed letter of recommendation upon the successful completion of
their specific program.
 
Send cover letter and resume to:
 
                Tamara L. Dunbar, Program Associate
             International Research & Exchanges Board
                          1616 H Street, N.W.
                         Washington, DC 20006
                          Tel: 202-628-8188
                     E-mail: tdunbar at irex.org
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2)
Date:  Mon, 05 Feb 1996 10:43:34 EST
From:  weiping at cal.org (Weiping Wu)
Subject:   ZHONGHUA SCHOLARSHIP 1996
 
                    ZHONGHUA SCHOLARSHIP 1996
STUDY...RESEARCH...TEACHING PRACTICUM...TEACH...TRAVEL IN CHINA
 
INTRODUCTION: ZHONGHUA SCHOLARSHIP, managed by the Cross-Culture
Education Center of Washington (WCCEC), is open to all native
speakers of English who are interested in China and the Chinese
language. Through both of its programs (Program A: one-year;
Program B: one-semester), the scholarship offers an opportunity
for the recipient to live in China and be "part of China". WCCEC
is responsible for making recommendations to hosting institutions
in China, which then make the final selection for each program
from among the recommended candidates. The Chinese hosting
schools may vary from year to year, but the responsibilities and
benefits for the recipients are similar, as described below.
 
BENEFITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: every scholarship recipient is
provided with all travel expenses (round trip) from the U.S.
departure point (Cities on the West Coast) to the hosting
institution in China, medical insurance, accommodation, and a
monthly stipend (1,000-1,500 Yuan, about the salary of a full
professor at the university in China). The Scholarship Program
has a Personal Tutorial System (PTS) that aims at increasing the
recipient's oral proficiency in Chinese. Graduate students could
make arrangements for independent study or conduct a
China-related research (field of specification open). As part of
the cultural exchange, it also has an English teaching component
that requires the recipient to teach English to K-12 students
(about 12-15 hrs/wk).  For recipients in Program A, there will be
a 4 week paid vocation in winter and a cultural tour, with all
expenses paid except meals, at the end of the program.
 
ORIENTATION, EXPENSES AND TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: Scholarship
recipients are required to participate in the pre-departure
Orientation Program, which is jointly sponsored by WCCEC and its
affiliated university in the United States. WCCEC coordinates all
travel arrangements so that all recipients will depart for China
at the same time. The scholarship does not cover expenses for
this one-week Orientation (US$500.00, to defray Program expenses,
including teacher honorarium and accommodation for the
participants), nor the service fee for visa application and group
travel arrangements (US$70.00) or expenses for domestic travel to
the U.S. departure point from the Orientation site.
 
APPLICATION AND DEADLINES: All application materials, including
the Application Form, resume, three letters of recommendation,
cover letter, and the application fee (US$30. payable to WCCEC)
should be sent by April 1st, 1996 (post marked or by fax) to the
following address (to receive the Application From via email, use
the internet address listed below):
                      Dr. Weiping Wu, Program Director
                      WCCEC, 9709 Kings Crown Court, #201
                      Fairfax, VA 22031, U.S.A.
                      Fax:(703)934-8855; Email:weiping at cal.org
 
             ZHONGHUA SCHOLARSHIP: APPLICATION FORM
 
1. Name: _______________________  2. Sex: Male_____  Female_____
 
3. Passport number:_____________  4. Citizenship: ______________
 
5. Date of birth:___ /___ /19___  6. Affiliation: ______________
 
7. Current status/position: Under ___; Graduate ___; Working ___
 
8. Permanent address, telephone/fax numbers and email address:
________________________________  Tel: (    ) ________________
________________________________  Fax: (    ) ________________
State: _____      Zip: _________  Email: _____________________
 
9. Mailing address and contact numbers (if different):
________________________________  Tel: (    ) ________________
________________________________  Fax: (    ) ________________
State: _____      Zip: _________  Email: _____________________
 
10. How did you hear about this scholarship?
 
 
11. What are the major Chinese textbooks you have used?
A.
B.
C.
 
12. What is your self-assessment of your proficiency in spoken
Chinese? (Circle one: 1=low, 5=high):  1   2   3   4   5
 
13. Briefly describe your teaching/tutoring experience (if any):
 
 
 
14. Briefly describe your travel experience (if any):
 
 
 
15. Briefly describe your working experience (if any):
 
 
 
16. Do you plan to bring a dependent with you? (Give details):
 
 
For more information, please contact:
 
Weiping M. Wu, Ph.D.
Program Director
Cross-Culture Education Center of Washington (WCCEC)
9709 Kings Crown Court, #201
FAIRFAX, VA 22031, U.S.A.
Fax:   (703) 934-8855
Email: weiping at cal.org
 
 
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