- Target Students: Current high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Proficiency Levels: Open to students with Beginner and Intermediate proficiency levels in the Chinese language.
- Student Demographics: We strongly encourage applications from students of diverse racial, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as those from underrepresented communities.
- Commitment to Inclusivity: Priority will be given to socio-economically disadvantaged students who represent the ethnic and cultural diversity in the area.
- Heritage and Non-Heritage Speakers: Heritage speakers are welcome and will be grouped with non-heritage speakers for a dynamic cultural exchange and collaborative learning experience.
- Application Requirements:
- Submission of a completed application form.
- A 200-word statement outlining the student’s interest in the program, previous experiences, and participation motivations.
- Confirmation of availability for the full duration of the program.
- Program Fee: There is no cost for participation, making the program accessible to students of all socio-economic statuses.