The Yale-China Fellowship is a two-year program that immerses recent Yale graduates in a Chinese community. Fellows teach English and participate in cultural exchange. They are placed at one of four sites: Yali Middle School in Changsha, Xiuning Middle School in rural Anhui province, New Asia College in Hong Kong, or Lingnan College in Zhuhai. The application process involves submitting written materials by November and interviews in December and January, with fellowship offers going out in late January/February. The fellowship aims to develop Fellows' teaching, language, and intercultural skills over two years of full immersion in China.

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History and Background
1906: Yali Middle School is established by
Yale-China in Changsha, Hunan Province.
Three years later, Yale-China begins the
practice of sending “Bachelors” – recent Yale
graduates – to support the teaching staff at
Yali Middle School. The Fellowship is born!
1934: Yale Foreign Mission reincorporated as the secular Yale-in-China.
1951: In the wake of Liberation and the New
China, the last Yale-in-China representative is
expelled from Changsha
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1901: The Yale Foreign Mission is founded by
recent Yale graduates to foster cultural
understanding between east and west.

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History and Background
< Building the foundation
1956: The Bachelor program begins again in Hong
Kong, thanks to a new partnership with New Asia
College.
1975: The new name “Yale-China Association” is
adopted, reflecting the evolution of our mission
from just “Yale-in-China” to two-way exchange.
1980: The Bachelor program returns to mainland China.
With a growing number of female participants, the title
“Bachelor” fades over the following years and is
eventually replaced by “Fellow.”
Present: The Yale-China Fellowship continues to hold a central position
among the many education, health, and arts programs of the Yale-China
Association. Guidance from staff refreshes the program every few years to
maintain maximal relevance to changing conditions in China.
Who are Yale-China Fellows? >

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Applicants
 Current Yale seniors and graduates in the classes of 2014,
2013, 2012, 2011, or 2010 are eligible to apply.
 No previous experience with Chinese language or Chinese
studies is required. All majors welcome.
 A serious interest in and capacity for teaching must be
demonstrated, though formal teaching experience is not a
requirement.
Fellows
 Every site has two junior (first-year) Fellows and two senior
(second-year) Fellows. Together, the four Fellows form a
household and a teaching team.
 Fellows are mature, responsible, self-reliant, flexible, and
adaptable.
 By the end of the first year, Fellows have obtained a deep
level of linguistic and cross-cultural competence, not to
mention professional competence from teaching. They
apply and build on these skills in the second year, guiding
the new first-year Fellows.

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At its most basic level, the Yale-China
Fellowship immerses recent Yale
graduates in a Chinese community for
two years.
During those two years, Fellows are
given the freedom to develop critical
skills in teaching, communication, and
Chinese culture while making valuable
contributions to their local
communities.

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Community
Engagement
Teaching
Language Study
Service
Learning
Cultural
Exchange
Building Trust
Travel
Reflection
Exploration
Inspiring
People
Immersion
Community engagement is the essential goal of the fellowship. Teaching is the
core task, but classroom hours are limited to ensure that Fellows have time to
pursue the many other components that contribute to the experience.

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All Fellows are provided with
 intensive Chinese language training the summer
before teaching begins;
 Small Grants to support extracurricular activities;
 all necessary visas;
 local teacher’s salary (in RMB/HKD);
 free housing and basic health coverage;
 extensive training and support from Yale-China staff
at conferences in August, November, and April of
each year (including travel expenses) and
throughout the academic year; and
 mentorship connections to the greater Yale-China
network of former Fellows and trustees.
Due to lower rates of local compensation, mainland
Fellows’ salaries are also supplemented with
 U.S. – China airfare (one round trip); and
 U.S. dollar stipend for continued language study,
shipping expenses, and travel.

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Each Fellow is placed at one of four Yale-China partner sites
for the two-year experience. A question on the application
allows you to state your site preference; if a fellowship offer is
made to you, it will be for the one site for which you have been
selected. Click on the sites to learn more.
Yali Middle School New Asia College
Lingnan CollegeXiuning Middle School

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Each Fellow is placed at one of four Yale-China partner sites
for the two-year experience. A question on the application
allows you to state your site preference; if a fellowship offer is
made to you, it will be for the one site for which you have been
selected. Click on the sites to learn more.
Yali Middle School New Asia College
Lingnan CollegeXiuning Middle School
Yali Middle School
School
One of the top secondary schools in
Hunan Province, Yali Middle School
serves grades 10-12. Founded by Yale-
China in 1906, the Yali system now has
7 campuses; Fellow teach at the oldest.
Students
Fellows teach Senior 1 (高一) students,
the equivalent of U.S. grade 10. Most
students are day students and they
have relatively busy social lives. English
ability ranges from low to excellent.
Community
Fellows live on campus in the heart of
Changsha, a city of 5 million that
serves as the provincial capital. Friends
on campus and off provide connections
to local society.
Classroom and Beyond
Oral English is the title of the class that
Fellows teach, with freedom to design
the curriculum. A school musical and a
service trip have become staples of the
Fellows’ extracurricular offerings.
Special Features
Changsha is the official hometown of
Mao Zedong, but has been the focus of
Yale-China’s work since before Mao
was famous. Local cuisine features lots
of hot peppers!
Location
Changsha,
Hunan Province
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Each Fellow is placed at one of four Yale-China partner sites
for the two-year experience. A question on the application
allows you to state your site preference; if a fellowship offer is
made to you, it will be for the one site for which you have been
selected. Click on the sites to learn more.
Yali Middle School New Asia College
Lingnan CollegeXiuning Middle School
Xiuning Middle School
School
One of the top secondary schools in
southern Anhui Province, Xiuning
Middle School serves grades 10-12. As
a model school, it recruits the best
students from throughout the county.
Students
First-year Fellows teach Senior 1 (高一)
and second-years teach Senior 2,
equivalent to U.S. grades 10 and 11.
Most students board, and English
levels are lower than at other sites.
Community
Fellows live on campus in the small
town of Wan’an, part of Xiuning
County, and they tend to be known
throughout town. Two bustling – if still
small – cities are a few miles away.
Classroom and Beyond
Oral English is the title of the class that
Fellows teach, with freedom to design
the curriculum. A school musical,
debate team, and a cappella group are
examples of other Fellow-led activities.
Special Features
Xiuning is just about an hour away
from Huangshan, one of China’s most
famous mountains. Fields and farming
villages expose Fellows to rural life,
even as the towns show rapid growth.
Location
Wan’an,
Xiuning County,
Anhui Province
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Each Fellow is placed at one of four Yale-China partner sites
for the two-year experience. A question on the application
allows you to state your site preference; if a fellowship offer is
made to you, it will be for the one site for which you have been
selected. Click on the sites to learn more.
Yali Middle School New Asia College
Lingnan CollegeXiuning Middle School
New Asia College
School
Founded in 1949 by fleeing Chinese
intellectuals, New Asia College
currently has about 3,000 students and
is a constituent college of The Chinese
University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
Students
College students here lead busy social
lives, though few of them can live on
campus. Students typically have strong
conversational English but need to
hone their formal writing skills.
Community
Fellows live on the quiet, hilly CUHK
campus (with harbor views), but a
lively “suburban” New Town is a short
ride away, and downtown Kowloon is
about 45 minutes from campus.
Classroom and Beyond
Fellows teach a foundation series for
English majors, focused on writing and
literature. American Studies courses, a
U.K. study tour, and Honorary Resident
Tutor roles round out the duties.
Special Features
Fellows here have the opportunity to
study Cantonese in addition to
Mandarin Chinese. With shorter
semesters, Fellows also conduct a
Community Engagement Project.
Location
Shatin,
New Territories,
Hong Kong S.A.R.
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< What is the fellowship? When does the fellowship happen? >
WHO?
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Each Fellow is placed at one of four Yale-China partner sites
for the two-year experience. A question on the application
allows you to state your site preference; if a fellowship offer is
made to you, it will be for the one site for which you have been
selected. Click on the sites to learn more.
Yali Middle School New Asia College
Lingnan CollegeXiuning Middle School
Lingnan College
School
A constituent of Sun Yat-sen University,
Lingnan College currently functions as
the business, finance, and economics
department, though its origins as an
independent institution date to 1888.
Students
Second-year undergraduates take the
Fellows’ classes, though activities serve
first-year students, too. They are all in
business-related majors, which have
very high admission standards.
Community
While the main Lingnan campus is in
Guangzhou, Fellows live on the seaside
satellite campus in Zhuhai along with
the first- and second-year Lingnan
students.
Classroom and Beyond
Fellows teach business writing and
American Studies. As Yale-China’s
newest site, the door for community
engagement is wide open, but requires
extra initiative from Fellows.
Special Features
Both small-town and big-city
neighborhoods are near the campus,
and a palm tree-lined park leads
almost all the way from campus to the
border with the Macau S.A.R.
Location
Zhuhai,
Guangdong
Province
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May 2015 Orientation Retreat in New Haven
June 2015 Depart for China and begin language
study
August 2015 All Fellows in Hong Kong for training and
orientation
September 2015 Arrive at your site; classes begin
Spring Festival 2016 Mainland sites have 4-6 weeks of
vacation (1 week for Spring Festival +
Christmas break for Hong Kong)
March 2016 Spring semester has begun at all sites
June 2016 Classes end in mainland (Hong Kong
Fellows have already begun Community
Engagement Projects
August 2016 Return from summer vacation to meet
the new Fellows in Hong Kong!
Fellowship First Year: Rough Timeline

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Why serve as a Yale-China Fellow?
 Because you believe in Yale-China’s mission of
inspiring people to learn and serve together.
 Because you want to challenge yourself, push your
limits, and grow as a professional and as a person.
 Because you want to learn about China.
 Because you want to be a part of defining the U.S.–
China relationship as one of friendship and
cooperation instead of fear and animosity.

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Why teaching?
 As a teacher, you will have a well defined and well
respected place within a Chinese community.
 As you hone your teaching skills, you will develop
leadership skills, organizational skills,
communication skills, and many more – all of which
have served Fellows throughout careers as teachers,
but also throughout careers in business, journalism,
finance, civil society, and government.
 Your students will amaze you and give you
incredibly deep insight into Chinese people.

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Why two years?
 In the first year, you will adjust to living in China; in
the second year, you will be able to experience
China as your home.
 The second year is a second chance to apply lessons
learned.
 Language ability, cultural understanding, and
connections to the community need time to solidify.
 The junior/senior Fellow structure provides essential
support and guidance that distinguish this program.

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How does the application process work?
1. Download and read the Handbook for Applicants and the
Application Instructions, available on the Yale-China
website.
2. Submit your written application (Form 1) and a one-page
résumé by November 30, 2014.
3. Supporting documentation—dean’ s certification (Form
2), three letters of recommendation (Form 3), and official
academic transcripts—must be received by December 15,
2014.
4. First-round interviews will be held during the week of
December 8-12.
5. Second-round interviews, by invitation, will be held in mid
to late January.
6. Fellowship offers will be made in late January / February.
Select applicants to whom we cannot immediately offer
fellowships will be placed on an alternate list.

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Application Website>< How does the application process work?
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