ASSCI Proposal Form

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.

Proposals are officially closed.

If you would like to be considered for the next program cycle, please contact Sufei Li.

The American Short-Term Study in China Initiative (ASSCI) is a scholarship program supporting faculty-led study abroad programs to China. The scholarship is 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 those interested in developing a program/course for studying in China are encouraged to apply. The application should be submitted by the faculty member who will be leading the proposed program/course in China.

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.

Application Materials

Please note that your application will not be considered without all the items listed below:

  1. Program Proposal (submit below)
  2. Nomination Form
  3. Institutional Approval Form
    Form can be uploaded as an attachment in this form, or sent to Sufei Li

It is important to note that you are expected to complete this form in one sitting. If you prefer, you can prepare your responses in a Word document and then copy and paste them into the appropriate fields.