CHMS No. 1 students get scholarships to study in China
KUCHING: Two Form Six graduates of Chung Hua Middle School No. 1 ( CHMS No. 1) received scholarships to pursue undergraduate degrees at Xi’an Northwest University, China.
Kuching Chung Hua Middle School Alumni Association president Datuk Wee Kok Hui and vice president Kho Kheng Hee presented the university’s international student offer letters to Lee Xuen and Chng Xin Yi in a simple ceremony held at the association’s office here recently.
Lee will be pursuing a bachelor degree in Human Resource Management while Chng will take up a bachelor degree in International Finance and Trade.
Wee revealed that two more universities from China have joined their list of collaborative partners to provide tertiary education to Sarawakian children mainly from Chinese independent schools.
“Altogether, we have seven universities from China offering various higher education benefits to overseas Chinese students. The two new additions are Zhejiang University and Jiangsu University,” he told a press conference before the presentation ceremony.
The existing collaborative partners are Beijing Tsinghua University, Shanghai East China Normal University, Guangzhou Jinan University, Fujian Huaqiao University, and Xi’an Northwest University.
Xi’an Northwest University is currently offering distance learning masters degree in Chinese Culture Media and Broadcast Studies for RMB20,000 instead of RMB60,000.
“So far, we have received 18 applications mainly from teachers from Chinese medium schools. We want to encourage teachers and professionals as well as eligible students to apply as well,” said Wee.
While classes will be conducted online, prospective postgraduate students will be required to attend orientation and also to submit a 30,000-word thesis, including a presentation, at the university in Xi’an, China.
Application for the masters degree is now open until Aug 15. Among the important documents required include highest education certifications, result transcripts and passport. Jiangsu University has opened the application for full undergraduate scholarships to study fluid mechanics from now until June 30.
“There will be 20 placements and successful candidates will receive full scholarship covering tuition and fees, accommodation, RMB2,000 living expenses per month and medical insurance, all of which will be borne by the Chinese government,” he said.
Lastly, Wee reminded that the association will be presenting education incentives to members’ children who have achieved excellent school and public examination results. He urged members to submit their application before June 15.
The presentation ceremony is scheduled to take place at the association’s office ( behind Hock Lee Centre) on July 1 at 10am.
For more information on the scholarships and education incentives, those interested can contact the association’s office on 082- 338210.
Altogether, we have seven universities from China offering various higher education benefits to overseas Chinese students. The two new additions are Zhejiang University and Jiangsu University. Datuk Wee Kok Hui, Kuching Chung Hua Middle School Alumni Association president