[United States] Scholarships Roots Programs Interns - Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco,

The In Search of Roots program is recruiting interns for 2007. Chinese Americans, who are 16 to 25 years of age with families originating from the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong Province, are eligible to apply. Deadline for application is January 31th, 2007.
A newly established Stanley M. Toy and Virginia T. Toy Memorial Fund will offer scholarships toqualified interns from low-income families to help cover tuition and certain traveling expenses. Cathay Pacific Airway will be the Airline Sponsor for the 2007 Roots Interns.

Founded in 1991, the “In Search of Roots” Program involves a yearlong commitment on researching one’s Chinese American family history and genealogy. After studying their Chinese roots in America, participants will explore their roots in China through visiting their maternal or paternal ancestral villages in the Pearl River Delta region of Guangdong Province. The program culminates in a Chinese New Year exhibition of the interns’ research at the Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, where participants share what they have learned with family, friends, and community.
All applicants should submit the following materials:

  • Application form (Click here to download)
  • One-to-two page essay about yourself, the reasons why you would like to participate and your expectations of the program.
  • Letter of recommendation from a person with whom you have worked and studied.
  • Statement of financial need for individuals who wish to apply for scholarship

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Interviews will be held in February of 2007.
The Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco, Chinese Historical Society of America and Overseas Chinese Affairs Office in Guangdong Province of the People’s Republic of China are sponsors of the In Search of Roots program. Mr. Him Mark Lai and Mr. Albert Cheng coordinate this Program.

Please mail the application materials to:
Abby Chen,
Chinese Culture Center of San Francisco,
750 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA 94108

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Category: China, General

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