Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowship Program Grant

Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowship Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lingnan Foundation
Last Updated: November 01, 2025

Summary

The Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowship Program provides transformative educational experiences for Chinese students in the U.S. through service learning and intercultural exchange. Inspired by Professor Wing-Tsit Chan, this program emphasizes a commitment to service, personal growth, and leadership development. Fellows engage with non-profit organizations, gaining practical experience while living with American families and participating in seminars and reflection meetings, fostering intercultural understanding and professional skills.

Overview

Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowship Program The Lingnan W. T. Chan Fellowships Program provides challenging educational and leadership opportunities for Chinese students through service learning and intercultural experiences in the United States. The Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellowships commemorate Professor Wing-Tsit Chan, former Dean of Lingnan University and distinguished Professor of Chinese Philosophy and Religion. They also celebrate the Lingnan motto "Education for Service." At their core, the Chan Fellowships seek to nurture a lifelong commitment to service. Around this core, there are many secondary challenges and benefits for the Fellows. Through service, the Fellows explore challenges ranging from intercultural communication and non-profit professionalism to personal growth and leadership development. Lingnan W.T. Chan Fellows are selected on the basis of their commitment to service as well as their maturity, flexibility, experience, personal initiative and creativity. After selection and orientation, each Fellow is assigned to work at a non-profit organization in the United States that addresses a critical social need. With support and guidance from program organizers, the internships are designed to help the Fellows gain practical experience in service work and intercultural cooperation. Fellows live in American homes for the full duration of the program. They also attend seminars on non-profit organization management and community development, cultural events, as well as mandatory weekly reflection meetings while in the United States.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. All applicants must be currently enrolled as full-time students at Lingnan University Hong Kong or Sun Yat-sen University at the time of application. To be eligible for the Program, all students must maintain their student status for the stated Spring semester. This means that you cannot graduate and then participate in the Program; you must return to your home university after the conclusion of the Program and have at least one semester left of student status on your academic course.