The Long-Vanderburg (LV) Scholars Program recognizes high scholastic achievement among underrepresented students and their allies. Students in the program have a demonstrated commitment to the advancement of social justice through service, leadership and community engagement.
ELIGIBILITY:
The LV Program is named in honor of Millikin’s first two African-American graduates, Fred Long and Marian Vanderburg. The scholarship is renewable for up to four years as long as the student maintains a 3.2/4.0 cumulative GPA and actively participates in the program.
To be considered for an LV Scholarship, students must:
Have a GPA of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale)
Be part of, or a demonstrated ally to, any historically underrepresented group
Have a history of commitment to social justice
Students must first submit their application for admission to Millikin University by December 15, and receive an acceptance packet, before they can apply for scholarships. Admitted students can access the application through their VIP page.
Deadline: January 15 (First-Year); April 1 (Transfer)
BENEFIT:
Scholarship Benefits
Up to $20,000 ($5,000 annually) over four years
Specialized courses and Performance Learning opportunities that foster academic, cultural and personal growth
The LV Scholars Freshman Summer Leadership Academy
Global opportunities—apply for an additional LV travel stipend to study abroad!
In a bid to promote mutual understanding, cooperation and exchanges in various fields between China and other countries, the Chinese government has set up a series of scholarship programs to sponsor international students, teachers and scholars to study and conduct research in Chinese universities. China Scholarship Council (CSC), entrusted by the Ministry of Education of People’s Republic of China (MOE), is responsible for the enrollment and administration of these Chinese Government Scholarship programs.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicant must be a non-Chinese citizen and be in good health.
Applicant must be a bachelor’s degree holder under the age of 35 when applying for the master’s programs.
Applicant must be a master’s degree holder under the age of 40 when applying for the doctoral programs.
Application Time: Between October 16 and December 15
Application Procedures
Register via the Chinese Government Scholarship Online Application System for International Students（http://www.campuschina.org/), choose Type B(our agency number 10425), complete online information and submit.（Instructions for Chinese Government Scholarship Information System ）
Students should log into the UPC International Student Online Application System (https://admission.upc.edu.cn/#/login), register a Chinese Government Scholarship applicant account, fill in their personal information and upload the required application documents.
Notarized highest diploma and transcripts (from the undergraduate program onwards). Applicants that have not graduated should provide a study certificate/pre-graduation certificate. Documents in languages other than Chinese or English must be attached together with notarized translations in Chinese or English.
Research Proposal/Study Plan in China with a minimum of 1000 words in Chinese/English Download
Recommendation letters. Two letters of recommendation (written only in Chinese or English) from professors or associate professors shall be submitted. These letters shall describe the applicant’s objectives of learning in China, comprehensive abilities, and evaluation of future growth, as well as the cooperation between the supervisors or the exchange between universities both in China and abroad.
UPC graduate supervisor’s acceptance letter Download
Foreigner Physical Examination Form (photocopy) Download
A photocopy of the Foreigner Physical Examination Form completed in English (the original copy shall be kept by the applicant). The form is designed by the Chinese quarantine authority and can be obtained from the dispatching authority. The physical examinations must cover all the items listed in the Foreigner Physical Examination Form. Incomplete records or those without the signature of the attending physician, the official stamp of the hospital, or a sealed photograph of the applicants are invalid. Please select the appropriate time to take a physical examination as the result is valid for only 6 months.
Copy of Passport Home Page. If the validity of the applicant’s current passport does not meet the requirement (meaning the passport expires before September 2027), please apply for a new passport before submitting the application.
Language proficiency certificate
Non-criminal record report. The applicant shall submit a valid certificate of Non-Criminal Record issued by the local public security authority, usually issued within 6 months prior to the submission date of the application.
Supporting documents such as publications and awards (if available)
