William Chiu Exchange Scholarship for study in China in Autumn session 2013

Information on the Donor – Mr William Chiu for UWS Exchange Program

Mr William Chiu, born in Malaysia and educated in Australia and New Zealand, is president of Australian Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China (ACPPRC) and chairman of Oceania Council for the Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China (OCPPRC). He is a leading member of Sydney's Malaysian and Chinese communities, and Chairman of the Golden Glory International Group. He has been involved in many fields of activities including trade, culture, education, health, humanitarian services, religion and research. He is a major exporter of Australian processed foods, agricultural products and education and training-related services to Asia.

Mr. William Chiu is widely recognised for his continuous service in many organisations in the Sydney Chinese community and his dedication to the promotion of friendly relationships between Australia and China. He is a supporter and promoter for world peace and China's peaceful reunification.

Mr. Chiu’s generous philanthropic support of UWS and in particular the establishment of an Exchange and Study Abroad Program supports local Australian students at UWS to study and participate in Chinese Language and Culture and helps promote friendly relations between Australian and Chinese Universities.

 William Chiu Scholarships Scholarship Description & Scholarship Award Criteria

 5 X $10,000 Scholarships are available for UWS students to study in China commencing in the Spring 2013 Session. Application deadline: 10 March 2013.

Scholarship Award Criteria:

- That study is available for exchange partner institutions in mainland China;

    • Beijing Foreign Studies University (Exchange – tuition fee waiver place)
    • Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (Exchange – tuition fee waiver place)
    • Xi’an Jiatong University (study abroad – tuition fee paying only option). 

Note: Study at exchange partner institutions will not require the payment of tuition fees to institutions in China but will require the concurrent enrolment at UWS and attract HECS fees locally;

- Open to Australian citizens and permanent residents;

- Students must have a Grade Point Average minimum of 5.0;

- Students studying within the School of Humanities and Communication Arts will have preference for placement followed by students enrolled in degree programs with other Schools at UWS;

If interested in applying please complete the William Chiu Scholarship Application [PDF, 56.44 KB] (Opens in a new window) for Spring Session 2013 by the deadline of 10 March 2013.

Scholarship Information for Autumn Session 2013

A further 5 X $10,000 Scholarships were previously awarded for UWS students to study in China commencing in the Autumn 2013 Session. The 5 x UWS students awarded these scholarships were enrolled in the below degree programs.

  • B. Info & Comms Tech/B. Business & Commerce
  • Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business & Commerce
  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of International Studies
  • Bachelor of International Studies/Bachelor of Business and Commerce