GLOBAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM 2016-17
Notes for Applicants
Please read thoroughly the following notes and instructions before filling in the application.
1. Background
Global Scholar Program is a program run by Global Liberal Arts Alliance (GLAA), a transnational partnership of 29
American style liberal arts institutions across different continents, starting from 2015/16. The purpose of this
program is to develop students’ global awareness and cross-cultural understanding through an individualized
sequence of study at the home institution and at two other Alliance institutions in different world regions for one
semester each. It is also an academic program through which a student completes a significant focused
investigation of a topic that is transnational in scope. The “Global Scholar Program Scholarships” of a total value
ranging from HK$28,000 to HK$66,000 (depends on the destinations and students’ financial needs) will be offered
to each awardee. Besides, the two Global Scholars will also enjoy two free economy return air tickets. Please
note that the awardees will not be entitled to other student exchange scholarship and financial aid.
2. Eligibility
Second year students of the 4-year programme who meet the requirements as stipulated below:
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Outstanding cumulative GPA of 3.30 or above as of Term 1, 2015/16;
an IELTS score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 (academic module); OR a TOEFL score of 232
(computer-based test) or 90-91 (internet-based test); and
Possess excellent communication skills, civic mindedness, and strong leadership potential.
3. Participating Alliance Institutions
Africa
Asia
Europe
U.S.A.
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (Ifrane, Morocco)
The American University in Cairo (Cairo, Egypt)
The American University of Nigeria (Adamawa, Nigeria)
The American University of Beirut (Ras Beirut, Lebanon) (for non-Asian students only)
Forman Christian College (Lahore,Pakistan) (for non-Asian students only)
International Christian University (Tokyo, Japan) (for non-Asian students only)
Lingnan University
Bratislava International School of Liberal Arts (Bratislava, Slovakia)
Franklin University Switzerland (Lugano, Switzerland)
The American College of Greece (Athens, Greece)
The American University of Paris (Paris, France)
Albion College (Albion, Michigan)
Kalamazoo College (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Ohio Wesleyan University (Delaware, Ohio)
The College of Wooster (Wooster, Ohio)
For details of the participating alliance institutions, please refer to the PowerPoint presentation of the information
session
at
http://www.ln.edu.hk/omip/outgoing_stu/global.php
and
the
GLAA
website
at
http://liberalartsalliance.org/programs-and-opportunities/global-scholar-program (please be aware of the
application deadlines of the alliance institutions).
4. The Global Scholar Program Scholarships
Without Financial Need
With Financial Need*
U.S.A.
HK$ 21,000
HK$ 26,000
Europe1
HK$ 35,000
HK$ 40,000
Europe2
HK$15,000
HK$20,000
Africa
HK$ 13,000
HK$ 18,000
*Remarks: Students with supporting letters including grant/loan received from the Tertiary Student Finance
Scheme.
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Europe1: France, Greece, Italy and Switzerland
Europe2: Bulgaria and Slovakia
Africa: Egypt, Morocco and Nigeria
5. Exchange Periods
You are required to consult your academic advisor to choose 2 semesters abroad out of the 3 recommended
semesters that best suit your study plan. Below are the options available:
1st semester + 2nd semester of Year 3; OR
1st semester of Year 3 + 1st semester of Year 4; OR
2nd semester of Year 3 + 1st semester of Year 4
6. Prioritized List of Study Locations and Courses
You are required to consult your academic advisor to come up with a prioritized list of study locations and courses
(Appendix A). You are required to prioritize at least 4 alliance institutions which are located in 2 different world
regions and provide your proposed courses of study for the 4 selected institutions. Please provide at least 3
proposed courses bearing workload equivalent to a minimum of 12 Lingnan credits for each of the alliance
institution. Please note that the prioritized list of study locations and courses are tentative. The final study plans
will be subject to the approval of the respective Programme Directors/ UG Director (for Arts students), GLAA as
well as the alliance institutions.
7. Reference from a Faculty Member
You are required to obtain one reference from a faculty member to support your application. Your referee (can be
from any academic units) should have taught you for at least 1 course and he/she should be able to comment on
your academic performance, generic skills and suitability for the Global Scholar Program. You are also
encouraged to approach a referee as soon as possible before the deadline so as to allow ample time for him/her
to complete the reference form (Appendix B).
8. Selection Process
The Global Scholars will be chosen by a Selection Committee chaired by the President, with the membership
including the AVP (Academic Quality Assurance and Internationalisation), and one representative from each of
the Arts, Business and Social Sciences Faculties nominated by the Deans concerned. The selected Global
Scholars will then submit an application to GLAA which will allocate the final host institutions.
9. Application Timeline
Action
1. Register for IELTS/TOEFL examination
2. Take the IELTS/TOEFL examination (if you have already taken such
test, it must be dated 30 June 2014 or later)
3. Consult your academic advisor to come up with a prioritized list of
study locations and courses (tentative) (Appendix A)
4. Obtain ONE reference from a faculty member (Appendix B)
5. Submit a completed application form with the supporting documents
(e.g. IELTS/ TOEFL result) to OMIP by the application deadline
6. Attend interview training conducted by SSC
7. Attend interview conducted by the selection panel chaired by the
President
8. Result announcement of internal selection
Key Date
Immediate
Before 13 February 2016
(Saturday)
Before 26 February 2016
(Friday)
Before 26 February 2016
(Friday)
26 February 2016 (Friday),
5:30 p.m.
Late February 2016
Mid-March 2016
Mid-March 2016
9. Submit the prioritized list of study locations and courses to respective
Programme Directors/ UG Director (for Arts students) for approval
10. Submit the completed GLAA application form to OMIP
Late March 2016
11. Nomination of Global Scholars to GLAA by OMIP
Late March 2016
12. Result announcement for host institutions assigned by GLAA
To be confirmed
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10. Obligations
The selected Global Scholars are required:
 To meet with the expectation of the University, the host institutions and GLAA before, during and after the
Global Scholar Program.
 To submit an interim report (after the 1st semester abroad) describing the state of the proposed project,
insights gained, and thoughts on how the project may have changed and the impact that will have on the
second phase of the investigation.
 To submit a final report (after the 2nd semester abroad) in two parts. The first part is an analytical piece
that describes the global issue’s origin, its impact, how it has been addressed, and provides an analysis
of future implications and how the issue might be addressed using theoretical approaches from one or
more disciplines. The second part of the report is a reflective piece on the Global Scholar’s experience
living in three world regions, and a personal perspective on the global issue and what impact the Global
Scholar experience has had on the student’s future plans. The final report will be reviewed by the
respective Programme Directors/ UG Director (for Arts students) and the GLAA.
 To act as a goodwill ambassador for Lingnan University and Hong Kong while study abroad.
 To return to Lingnan University after the study abroad semesters to complete your degree in Hong Kong.
 To remain active in the community of Global Scholars after graduation and provide mentorship to rising
Scholars.
Please note that the selected students for the program, who do not comply with the above requirements, should
reimburse the full cost of scholarship and sponsorship to the University.
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OMIP Use
App. No.: _____
APPLICATION FOR GLOBAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM 2016-17
Please read the “Notes for applicants” carefully before filling in this application form.
PART A
PERSONAL PARTICULARS (please complete in English BLOCK letters)
Surname
Given Names
Chinese Name (if any)
HKID Card No.
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yyyy)
Place of Birth
Sex
Passport No.
Passport Expiry Date
(dd/mm/yyyy)
Type of Passport
(e.g. BNO, HKSAR, etc.)
Country of Citizenship
Student ID No.
Year of Study as at 2015/16
Anticipated year of Graduation (e.g. 2017/18)
Please attach a
passport size photo
that is no more than
6 months old.
Year
Programme Enrolled:
Chinese
Contemporary English Studies
Cultural Studies
History
Philosophy
Translation
Visual Studies
Business Administration
Social Sciences
Stream (if any):
Are you currently living at Lingnan Hostel?
Yes
No
Hostel Address (if any):
Mailing Address:
Email Address:
(Lingnan)
(Personal)
Contact Number:
(Mobile)
(Home)
TOEFL/ IELTS result:
Cumulative GPA as of Term 1, 2015-16:
Emergency Contact:
Name:
Relationship:
His/Her Contact No.:
His/Her Email Address:
Do you have any significant medical problem(s) that needs special attention? Please indicate clearly below.
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Did you apply for Student Exchange Programme (SEP) for the academic year 2016-17?
Term 1, 2016-17
Term 2, 2016-17
No, I didn't.
Which institution are you going for exchange (if you have been assigned)?
Did you apply for the following scholarship(s) for the academic year 2016-17?
President’s Scholar, 2016-17
HSBC Overseas Scholarship Scheme, 2016-17
No, I didn't.
PART B
EDUCATION BACKGROUND & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITY ACHIEVEMENT
I. EDUCATION RECEIVED BEFORE YOU JOINED LINGNAN (List all secondary schools attended beginning with Form 3.)
Name of School(s)
Dates Attended
II. EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & AWARDS ACHIEVED FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS
(Please submit copies of awards together with the application for verification. Please use separate sheet if space is insufficient.)
Activities / Awards
Period (from – to)
III. VOLUNTARY / COMMUNITY SERVICE FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS
(Please submit copies of awards together with the application for verification. Please use separate sheet if space is insufficient.)
Service
Period (from – to)
PART C
ESSAY WRITING
Please answer the following questions, totaling no more than 800 words (in English and typed).
Please provide a description of the followings:
 Why do you wish to join the Global Scholar Program?
 What is the topic you wish to explore? In what way(s) is it a topic of transnational significance? Why is
this topic of interest to you? What do you hope to learn?
 What background knowledge do you have that prepares you to study this topic?
 Why do you choose your prioritized study locations? Why are these a good fit for your topic?
 What courses would you like to take at each of the institutions? How do you see them contributing to
your understanding of your transnational topic? What other activities would you pursue in each of the
locations where you wish to study?
Feel free to add any information which you think will be helpful for the Selection Committee to evaluate your
candidacy.
PART D
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CHECKLIST
Completed application form
Copy of IELTS/ TOEFL result
Completed reference letter from a faculty member (Appendix A)
Prioritized list of study locations and courses signed by the academic advisor (tentative) (Appendix B)
Well-written essay
Copy of notification letter from SFAA showing the amount of grant/loan offered in 2015-16 (if applicable)
Proof of actual amount of loan accepted e.g. copy of bankbook (if applicable)
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PART E
DECLARATION
I declare that the information given in support of this application is accurate and complete, and understand that
any misrepresentation will result in disqualification of my application for Global Scholar Program at Lingnan
University. I authorize Lingnan University and GLAA to use, check and verify the data with other parties for given
information. I understand that my data will be sent to GLAA and the recommended alliance institutions for the
purpose of selection.
Signature
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GLOBAL SCHOLAR PROGRAM 2016-17
Appendix A
Prioritized List of Study Locations and Courses (tentative)
Please consult your academic advisor to come up with a prioritized list of study locations and courses. You are
required to prioritize at least 4 alliance institutions which are located in 2 different world regions and provide your
proposed courses of study for the 4 selected institutions. Please provide at least 3 proposed courses bearing
workload equivalent to a minimum of 12 Lingnan credits for each of the alliance institution.
SECTION 1
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT
Name of Applicant:
Student No.:
in English (Surname first)
Programme Enrolled:
in Chinese
Stream (if any):
Current Year of Study:
1st Preference: ____________________________________________________ (Alliance institution, world region)
Intended Exchange Term: ___________________________________________ (e.g. Term 1, 2016/17)
Proposed Courses of Study
Course Titles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Number of Credits/ ECTS
2nd Preference: ___________________________________________________ (Alliance institution, world region)
Intended Exchange Term: ___________________________________________ (e.g. Term 1, 2016/17)
Proposed Courses of Study
Course Titles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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3rd Preference: ____________________________________________________ (Alliance institution, world region)
Intended Exchange Term: ___________________________________________ (e.g. Term 1, 2016/17)
Proposed Courses of Study
Course Titles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Number of Credits/ ECTS
4th Preference: ____________________________________________________ (Alliance institution, world region)
Intended Exchange Term: ___________________________________________ (e.g. Term 1, 2016/17)
Proposed Courses of Study
Course Titles
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Number of Credits/ ECTS
5th Preference (Optional): ___________________________________________ (Alliance institution, world region)
6th Preference (Optional): ___________________________________________ (Alliance institution, world region)
7th Preference (Optional): ___________________________________________ (Alliance institution, world region)
SECTION 2
TO BE SIGNED BY THE ACADEMIC ADVISOR
I have reviewed the above information and I would *recommend/NOT recommend the above prioritized list of
study locations and tentative courses for the above applicant for the Global Scholar Program 2016/17.
Name
Position
Signature
Date
Remark: The above prioritized list of study locations and courses are tentative. The final study plans will be
subject to the approval of the respective Programme Directors/ UG Director (for Arts students), GLAA as well as
the alliance institutions.
*Please delete as appropriate.
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Appendix B
Reference from a Faculty Member
SECTION 1
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT
Name of Applicant:
Student No.:
in English (Surname first)
Programme Enrolled:
in Chinese
Stream (if any):
Current Year of Study:
SECTION 2
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE REFEREE
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what context?
2. Please list the course(s) you have taught (or are now teaching) the applicant and comment on his/her overall
performance.
3. Compared to other university students whom you have taught, please give your ratings to the applicant and
tick the appropriate boxes:
One of the Top
Excellent
Few Encountered (Top 10%)
in My Career
Good
Average
Below
Average
Intellectual Ability
Analytical Ability
Creativity
Leadership
Maturity
Independent Thinking and Initiative
Communication Skill
Language Proficiency
Cultural Awareness
Global Awareness
Contribution to the Community
Overall Evaluation
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Not
Applicable
4. Please comment on the applicant's suitability for the Global Scholar Program, which will provide him/her with
opportunities to study at two alliance institutions in different world regions. Thank you.
I would *recommend/NOT recommend the above applicant for the Global Scholar Program of 2016/17.
Name
Position
Signature
Date
*Please delete as appropriate.
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