OYCF is pleased to announce the re-launch of our Student Engagement Grant (SEG). This initiative is designed to support students in creating social groups that engage in educational activities related to China. We encourage projects that foster a deeper understanding of Chinese culture, society, history, and current affairs across diverse disciplinary backgrounds. Our goal is to inspire students to take the lead in creating local spaces for meaningful discussions, engagement, and connections.

We offer small grants to support activities and initiatives that are creative, inclusive, and academically enriching. These activities may include, but are not limited to, reading groups, mini-lecture series, film societies, and salons organized by and for students for educational, self-growth and community-building purposes. Existing projects or those that have already received other funding are also eligible, provided that the additional budgetary need is justified.

Two types of grants are available and open for applications:

• Single Event Grant: This grant supports a single event with a budget of up to $500.

• Program Grant: This grant supports multiple activities throughout an academic year to foster long-lasting local communities, with funding of up to $1500 per academic year.

Applications for the Single Event Grant must be submitted at least one month prior to the event, and are accepted on a rolling basis while funds remain.  Applications for the Program Grant for the current academic year must be submitted by September 30 (For the 2024-2025 academic year, the deadline is December 15 2024). Successful applicants will be notified within one month of us receiving the application.

For details about eligibility and application instructions, visit https://oycf.net/Students. For questions, contact SEG@oycf.net.