I. Scholarships offered by China
1, studying abroad at public expense
China scholarship council (hereinafter referred to as Scholarship Fund Committee), established in 1996, is a non-profit institution directly under the Ministry of Education. The national study abroad fund mainly comes from the national financial allocation, and also accepts and actively strives for donations at home and abroad.
Generally speaking, public scholarships mainly provide living expenses including accommodation, transportation, catering and insurance. , but does not include tuition, and tuition is generally free from the other school.
2. National Scholarship for Outstanding Self-funded International Students
With the approval of the Ministry of Education, china scholarship council established the "National Outstanding Scholarship for Self-funded International Students" in 2003 to show the state's concern for the vast number of self-funded international students and reward those who have excellent academic performance.
The standard amount of a scholarship is $6,000 per person, and the special merit award is $0/0/0000 per person. The standard amount of class B scholarship is $65,438+0,000 yuan per person.
The award scale is 650 people, including 600 people in Class A (including no more than 20 people with "Special Excellence Award") and 50 people in Class B. ..
Class A is a foreign learner, and the specific requirements are:
(1) Holding a valid passport in People's Republic of China (PRC);
(2) Those who have been studying for a doctorate abroad for two years or more;
(three) the age of registration is not more than 40 years old;
(4) Excellent academic performance.
Class B refers to those who intend to return to China, including recent doctoral graduates and postdoctoral researchers who are about to complete. The specific requirements are as follows:
(1) Holding a valid passport in People's Republic of China (PRC);
(2) Fresh doctoral graduates: those who have obtained their doctorates abroad within the specified time and plan to work in China. At the time of registration, the age is not more than 40 years old.
Postdoctoral researchers who are about to complete their postdoctoral studies: those who continue to engage in postdoctoral research after obtaining a doctorate abroad, complete postdoctoral research within the specified time, and plan to return to China. At the time of registration, the age is not more than 45 years old.
I have decided to return to work.
(4) Excellent academic performance.
Second, scholarships offered by the United States.
According to American media reports, billions of dollars in scholarships and grants are provided to students every year, and all kinds of students have the opportunity to get scholarships. Generally speaking, American scholarships mainly come from three sources: American government, American universities and other institutions.
1. Scholarships provided by the US government
Fulbright foreign student program
The Fulbright program is a full scholarship in the United States for international students who want to pursue a master's or doctoral degree. Scholarships can also be awarded to non-degree postgraduate courses. Subsidies include tuition, textbooks, air tickets, living allowances and medical insurance.
Humphrey scholarship program
Humbert Humphrey Scholarship Program is mainly aimed at professionals from designated countries and regions around the world, providing them with 1 year professional training in the United States. Selection criteria include the applicant's leadership potential and sense of responsibility for public service. Scholarship is a full subsidy, covering all related expenses.
2. Scholarships offered by American universities
American University Alliance Scholarship
The American University Alliance (AU) can provide scholarships, research funds, subsidies and loans to international students who successfully apply for American universities. Applicants can choose different projects and types according to their own conditions.
Columbia university scholarship
Columbia University offers scholarships and awards to outstanding international students. The reward is a one-time cash subsidy or tuition fee reduction 15%- 100%.
Wagner Scholarship of new york University
The scholarship is open to all students, including international students, but the number of places per cycle is limited. The amount of this scholarship ranges from 25,000 to 47,000 dollars.
3. Scholarships from other institutions
Japan World Bank Joint Postgraduate Scholarship
The Japan World Bank Joint Postgraduate Scholarship Program provides full scholarships to students from World Bank member countries so that they can engage in development-related research in selected universities around the world. The eight American universities participating in this project include Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, University of Chicago, Cornell University and Columbia University.
AAUW international grant, etc.
AAUW (formerly known as American Association of University Women) provides international scholarships for women who are not American citizens or permanent residents to study or study full-time in the United States. The amount of postgraduate scholarship is $65,438+08,000, the amount of doctoral program is $20,000, and the amount of postdoctoral program is $30,000.
In short, as long as you want to study, whether at home or overseas, the state will give you considerable support and encouragement. More and more children from ordinary families can have the opportunity to go abroad and see the bigger world!
2. Introduction to studying in the United States
I. Clothing
Few American clothing brands are suitable for Asians, especially petite students, and the number is even harder to find. American fashion design is not suitable for Asians either. Most of them like simple design, while Asians need a stronger sense of design to make up for their physical deficiencies. Therefore, it is recommended that international students buy more clothes they like in China and bring them there. In America, people usually wear casual clothes except parties, so they don't need much formal clothes. If you buy clothes in America, there will be better prices in some factory outlets and specialty stores. Usually in mid-August or around Christmas is the discount season.
Second, food.
Generally speaking, international students have the following choices in their daily diet. The first is to eat directly in the school cafeteria, saving time and trouble. An ordinary lunch costs about 4 to 8 dollars. If time is tight, you can eat out directly. A hamburger, sandwich or pizza in a small American fast food restaurant costs about 5 to 8 dollars, and a better restaurant costs about 15 to 30 dollars. Cooking by yourself, you can buy all kinds of food in supermarkets run by Chinese people, which can not only meet the demand for food, but also save a lot of money.
Third, live.
In the United States, international students generally use the following three ways of accommodation: school apartments, family boarding, and off-campus renting. As far as safety is concerned, the school apartment is undoubtedly true, but the rent is also high. For those international students who want to improve their foreign language level quickly and integrate into local life as soon as possible, homestay is also a good choice. If you want to improve your self-reliance or have independent space, you can choose to rent a house off campus. Private rent is relatively cheap, and you can freely choose lots, roommates, room types and lease periods.
Fourth, ok
Urban streets in the United States are all square, with no dead ends, and roads are connected with each other. The names of streets, except commercial streets and main roads, are generally named with different connotations. Most residential buildings or communities are named by numbers, so they generally don't get lost. In the United States, a driver's license is a very useful thing, which can almost be used as an ID card. Although I personally disapprove of foreign students buying a car, it is a good choice to have a driver's license in the United States. In the United States, traffic rules are made by States, but in general, the rules are similar. DMV in each district's vehicle management department has brochures on traffic rules, which can be obtained. There are not many traffic rules in the United States, but the management is strict, so we must not take any chances.
3. Guide to purchasing medical insurance for studying abroad in the United States
1, medical insurance fee
When choosing a project, you need to confirm the basic expenses to be paid, and know the way and frequency of payment, monthly payment or annual payment. Generally speaking, the lower the premium, the less the compensation, but the amount is not the most important. You need to make sure that the project can effectively protect yourself.
2. Company reputation
Although it is a non-long-term insurance, it usually expires after graduation, but when choosing a company to provide services, we should also pay special attention to its qualifications and reputation, and choose a company with a larger scale, so that the subsequent compensation will be more secure.
3. Payment amount
If the insured needs treatment, how much the insurance company can pay, the amount of compensation under different circumstances, and the amount of compensation are all things that everyone needs to know, which is directly related to the amount of claims that everyone can get later.
4. out-of-pocket limit
No matter which insurance company is involved in any project, the insured needs to pay a certain fee first, and then the insurance company will make a claim, which involves the annual and out-of-pocket part of medical treatment. Generally, the lower the better.
5.* * * Payment rate
In other words, the amount paid by insurance companies is generally calculated by percentage, and the basic items are about 80%, which means I need to pay at least 20%. Of course, there will be differences in projects with different amounts, and everyone needs to understand clearly.
6. Restrictions
What items and services are not within the scope of compensation, which is something that everyone must know clearly, and this is also a relatively big pit in insurance projects. Don't wait to pay the insurance to find that it is not covered.
7. Benefit period
How long can the insured goods be guaranteed? This is also an important content. There is usually an extension period. If you don't meet the conditions, you can also get compensation. Although it is troublesome, it is also necessary.