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Organised by Engage with ChinaHelp us build cross-cultural understanding & break down barriers through our unique A-level Scholars programme for British teenagers in China. The positive ripple effect is felt across the families, friends, school communities & China-UK relationship
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Thank you SO much for this golden opportunity! “I thought these once-in-a-lifetime opportunities only happened in movies! Now it's happening to me, and I'm in utter shock. My teachers couldn't be prouder! Calista, EwC Scholar 2023-25
This newly established, pioneering, Engage with China Scholarship programme changes lives by creating a unique educational opportunity for British students to study A-levels in a bi-lingual environment at a boarding school in China. Mainly selected from the state-maintained sector, EwC Scholars develop mandarin skills and discover China for themselves as well as benefiting from a world-class academic education and boarding experience. The scholarship is the brainchild of UK educational charity, Engage with China (EwC) and Wycombe Abbey Schools in China.
Importantly, the scholarship programme facilitates a cultural exchange between students from China and the UK. By bringing together individuals from different backgrounds, this initiative promotes two-way cultural understanding, shifts perspectives, boosts global citizenship, nurtures tolerance and fosters a mutual appreciation of cultural similarities and differences. What's more, deep friendships are made.
I was over the moon to be granted the scholarship. It's perfect. I'm speechless! It's been a life-changing opportunity. I have fallen in love with China and with rowing!” says Michael S, EwC 2023 Scholar
Our world needs more peace, tolerance and kindness. Through this unique and immersive opportunity, EwC scholars will develop a truly global mindset and learn to see the world from the perspective of a country that is having a huge impact on the world today and one which is little understood. Please help us financially to ensure the sustainability of the Scholarship programme so that EwC can support the scholars whilst they are in China and their families in the UK; continue to build future opportunities for them and enable more young people to benefit from the scholarship programme. It currently costs EwC £1,000 per year per scholar to manage this programme. Thank you for your generosity. [Please remember to edit the standard amount that JustGiving add onto your donation as an automatic tip. You can edit down to £1.50 as a fee].
You have given my son his dream! Thank you so much EwC for the opportunity! Jen, Mum
Hear the excitement from the scholars as they share some of their unfolding dreams through this experience:
Other major benefits include:
The scholarship provides an immersive, bilingual learning environment. This enables effective communication in both mandarin Chinese and English, giving scholars crucial skills for future business, trade and diplomatic relationships.
Two of our current cohort are now on the debating team presenting in Chinese as well as giving tours in mandarin to prospective parents at the school!
Discover the range of opportunities that the EwC Scholars have enjoyed and what they have to say so far about their experience when interviewed by local media outlet, Changzhou TV!
EwC students connect with peers, educators and professionals from both China and the UK, fostering valuable relationships that may prove beneficial in their future careers.
They are a breath of fresh air on campus. They add a new dimension in every way... they are beyond remarkable! - Wycombe Abbey School Changzhou English Teacher
By engaging with Chinese culture and their local environment and building relationships with Chinese students, the Scholars will gain a deeper understanding of China's business and trading landscape and dramatically improve their future career prospects.
China is definitely a growing market and one of the big global powers of the future. Current Scholar, Michael S
It doesn’t matter what A-level results these scholars get, they already have a standout CV! Martin A, Managing Partner, UK law firm
The EwC Scholarship Programme fosters global citizenship by promoting mutual respect, cultural appreciation, and a sense of responsibility towards addressing global challenges. By nurturing well-rounded individuals, the programme will contribute to the development of future leaders who can make a positive impact on a global scale. Through further collaboration with EwC, Scholars are able to participate in the EwC 'Good Cop Bad Cop' annual, climate-change Model UN conference.
I loved being part of the EwC Good Cop Bad Cop Model UN Conference this year and debating with students from all around the world. Please make sure that I can participate again next year, Charlie P, EwC 2023-25 Scholar
Beyond the classroom each student has the privilege of choosing from a huge variety of options from the sporting arena to the concert and performing arts platform to robotics. Some of the Scholars will even come to Henley to compete in the regatta.
“Student-to-student exchange is one of the most effective ways to boost bilateral ties between nations and their people. This EwC scholarship brings people from all backgrounds in the UK to school in China. This enables an exchange of cultures, a change of perspective from the exchange country and boosts bilateral ties and has the potential to increase trade and opportunities in the future. My experience of China shows how different reality can be from stereotypes and the imagery portrayed on mainstream news. I know that the impressive status of being a scholar will provide a major boost to my CV.” Ivan S, EwC 2023-25 Scholar
Thank you for your generous gift. Your support will ensure that the ripple effect involving these EwC scholars will continue to positively impact relations between China and the UK. This will benefit not only these pioneering, young scholars - but the next generation as a whole.
EwC is a UK registered charity number 1184881.
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