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Since 1995, the House of China (HOC) has awarded scholarships each year to San Diego County youths, 18 years of age or younger, currently enrolled in one of seven Chinese language school: Chinese School of San Diego, San Diego Chinese Academy, San Diego Yet-Sen Chinese School, SDCCA North County Chinese School, Hua-Xia., San Diego China Center and Chinese Institute and San Diego American Chinese School. There are three groups: beginner, intermediate and advanced, based on recommendations by teachers.
The HOC is a non-profit cultural and education organization founded in 1935 and is located in Balboa Park. The purpose of the HOC is to preserve, present and promote Chinese culture, friendship and understanding. HOC is open on every Sunday afternoon, and seasonal and special events are held throughout the year.
The late Ms Virginia Hom Fung was a dedicated HOC officer whose passion was Chinese culture and its advancement. The scholarships are awarded in her memory.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Essays shall be submitted in hand-written Chinese (English version can be used for supplementary contents). Please do not write student's name on the essay. One application form and four copies of essay should be mailed to Ms. Rosa Chi, 9524 Wellock Way, San Diego CA 92129 with postmark no later than April 20th, 2007. Ms Chi can be reached at 858-484-5382 (N), or Rosa.chi@sharp.com.
The theme of the essay is BENEFITS OF LEARNING CHINESE. Evaluations will be based upon the following criteria: 1. Descriptions of all possible benefits, 2.Your experiences with some of benefits, and 3. The effects of those benefits on you. The 3rd item applies only to the advanced group.
Each winner, winner's parents, teacher, and a representative from each Chinese school will be guests at a recognition ceremony during a Dragon Boat Reception on Saturday, June 16th, 2007. Winners’ essays and pictures will appear in HOC Newsletter, and local newspapers.
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