Advanced Program Application Procedures

The application process for the BYU Chinese Flagship Program includes two components:

• Formal application (Microsoft Word or PDF) to the BYU Chinese Flagship Program – All prospective candidates must complete a formal application to the BYU Chinese Flagship Program in order to be considered for acceptance in to the program. The formal application includes numbers 1-5 below.
• Funding application – Funding applications are sent directly to the respective office providing the funding and must be received by the appropriate due date.

Interested persons who meet the basic qualifications should send the following items to the Flagship office (3067 JFSB) by January 14, 2010

1. College Transcript
2. Statement of Purpose (should include your goals with respect to the program language proficiency as well as applicant’s suitability to the purposes of the Program)
3. At least two letters of recommendation (one letter should specifically address Chinese language proficiency as well as applicant’s suitability to the purposes of the Program)
4. Interview in Chinese (may be done by phone). The Flagship office conducts interviews in February and will contact applicants to schedule an interview.
5. Application Coversheet (make sure all information is current in order for us to contact you regarding the interview)

Funding Application

If interested in BYU funding, complete the enclosed BYU Funding Application and include it with the other application paperwork for the BYU Chinese Flagship Program. The Language Flagship funding applications should be sent directly to the address provided in the Flagship Fellowships and Funding (The Language Flagship Website). Please be aware that The Language Flagship funding applications are due in Washington DC no later than January 14, 2010.

• Flagship Fellowships and Funding: Due Date January 14, 2010
• BYU Scholarships and Funding (Microsoft Word, PDF): Due Date January 14, 2010