Kenny & Maria Chin Scholarship in China Studies

This scholarship will be awarded each fall semester. The awardee must be a current continuing SFSU student when the scholarship is awarded and enrolled in at least 12-units (undergrad) or 9-units (grad).

  • Awarding Department: Global Business and Decision Intelligence.
  • Scholarship Intent: To support undergraduate or graduate students demonstrating an academic and career interest in China, whether from an international relations, business, political, or cultural perspective.
  • Criteria:
  • Major: Multiple: Chinese with a Concentration in Chinese Language B.A., Chinese with a Concentration in Chinese Literature & Linguistics B.A., Philosophy B.A., Philosophy & Law B.A., International Relations B.A., Business Administration with a Concentration in International Business B.S., Philosophy M.A., Chinese M.A., Chinese with Teaching Credential Pathway M.A., International Relations M.A. MBA with Graduate Certificate in International Business & Global Leadership, Political Science B.A., Political Science M.A
  • Class Level: Undergrad: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior; Grad: 2nd BA, Masters
  • Enrollment Status: Continuing/Currently enrolled SF State Student
  • Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: 12; Grad: 9
  • Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: No
  • Citizenship: Any
  • GPA: HS GPA: N/A; Undergrad GPA: 3.0: Grad GPA: 3.0
  • Contact Person: Susan Cholette
  • Street Address: 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco, California 94132
  • Phone Number: (415) 405-2173
  • Email: cholette@sfsu.edu
  • Number of Awards: varies
  • Award Amount Per Recipient: $5,000

Award
$5,000
Scopes
College of Business
Deadline
11/20/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Personal Statement (in English, 350 words maximum): Describe your education and career objectives, especially as how they relate to an interest in China. You may also describe personal or academic achievements, challenges you have faced in your pursuit of an education, or any information you deem will be helpful to the Scholarship Review Committee.
  2. Transcript: Please upload your current academic transcript. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.