Dear Students,

The CBCF Emerging Leaders: US-China Study Delegation is a study abroad program designed to provide African-American students living or attending school in Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) member districts with the opportunity to experience Chinese culture and learn Mandarin during a two-week visit to China. Through this initiative, the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) aims to promote African Americans’ interest in career and study options involving US-China relations, thereby expanding opportunities for African Americans in an era of increasing globalization.
 
The CBCF Emerging Leaders: US-China Study Delegation program dates are June 2, 2016 – June 20, 2016.
 
In 2016, one (1) group of 20 students will participate in the program. Students will take part in orientation activities in Washington, DC before leaving for China and in a debrief session in Washington, DC upon their return. Students will participate in a challenging and rewarding program during their two weeks in China that includes academic, cultural and reflection activities.
 
The 2016 program is open to students who meet the following criteria:
 
·       Live OR attend school in a CBC member district. Visit house.gov and our “CBC Member list”:https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.academicworks.com/clients/cbcfinc/client/1447083136/2016%20CBC%20Districts%20-%20General%20Mills.pdf  to see if they are in the CBC. Students who live or go to school in New Jersey are all represented by a CBC member
·       Enrolled in an HBCU, predominantly-black schools, or majority institutions; for community college students, must be graduating in May 2016
·       Majoring in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics-related (STEM) fields, business or trade
·       Completing their second, third, or fourth year of college in May 2016 based on credits earned
·       Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
·       Have a valid passport at the time they submit their application
·       U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident of the U.S.
 
All of the scholars’ housing, travel and meals in China are covered by the China-US Exchange Foundation. CBCF covers participants’ housing and most of their meals during their stay in Washington, DC; CBCF also covers the scholars’ ground transportation in Washington, DC once the program has started.
 
Prospective applicants can apply by completing the two part application: A General Application for everyone applying to a CBCF program and Supplemental Questions specific to the China Study program.
 
To access the application, please visit https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/342. Students applying for the China Study program must complete both parts. You will see the Supplemental Questions after completing the General Application.
 
The application requires:
 
·       2 completed recommendation letters (Ideal recommenders would be a dean, department chair, academic advisor, or employer.)
·       Resume (1-3 pages)
·       Recent professional-looking photograph
·       Color copy of passport (and permanent resident card for legal residents)
·       Responses of no more than 500 words each to “3 of 4 essay questions”: https://s3.amazonaws.com/static.academicworks.com/clients/cbcfinc/client/1425327661/US-China%20Delegation%20Essay%20Question%20Selection.pdf.
·       Official transcript MAILED to: CBCF Inc., Attn: US-China Program, 1720 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20036
 
I have attached a CBCF Emerging Leaders: US-China Study Delegation flyer to share with your faculty and student body. Students can learn more and apply at the following website: https://cbcfinc.academicworks.com/opportunities/342. The application deadline is March 1, 2016.
 
If you have any questions about the program, please contact Ms. Christina D. Sullivan-Mutia, Manager-Leadership Institute for Public Service, with the CBCF at (202) 263-2821 or csmutia@cbcfinc.org.

Cheers!