Financial Grants
The New Jersey Chinese Cultural Studies Foundation (NJCCSF) – of Overseas Hong Kong Association is accepting applications with the purpose of furthering the awareness of Chinese culture. NJCCSF wishes to encourage and recognize the spirit of the individual whose interests are in advancing the understanding and learning of Chinese culture. NJCCSF will grant awards/scholarships or financial assistance to individuals who have achieved a certain level of Chinese cultural studies or promote awareness of Chinese culture. NJCCSF will also grant funding to qualified schools and organizations that promote awareness of Chinese culture.
Applications and all supporting materials must be received for the calendar year by the Foundation Committee before:
- June 30th for the Fall
- December 31st for the Spring
Eligibility of Financial Aid Applicants:
- Legal residents or U.S. citizens, less than 25 years of age, who are either residents of New Jersey or non-residents who participate in the events which take place in the State of New Jersey. They cannot be immediate family members of NJCCSF board members.
- Admitted or enrolled in one of the following institutions of studies:
- a) Accredited Chinese studies courses in any academic institutes such as colleges, universities, etc. in New Jersey.
- b) Registered Chinese language schools in New Jersey.
- c) Any Chinese cultural related courses from any organizations registered in New Jersey.
Financial Assistance Income Guideline
| Gross Household Income | Number of Household Members | ||
| 2 | 3 | 4+ | |
| $55,001 & over | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| $47,501 to $55,000 | 5% | 10% | 15% |
| $40,001 to $47,500 | 15% | 20% | 25% |
| $32,501 to $40,000 | 30% | 35% | 40% |
| $25,001 to $32,500 | 45% | 50% | 55% |
| $17,001 to $25,000 | 60% | 65% | 70% |
| $0 – $17,000 | 75% | 80% | 85% |
* The sliding percentage scale is based on median income of $68,900 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development as of March 9, 2000. The highest and lowest income is based on 80% and 25% of the HUD medium income respectively.
Download the following forms (right click > Save Target As..):
Individual Scholarship – Application form for individual scholarship for studying Chinese culture.
Financial Aid – Application form for individual financial aid for studying Chinese culture.
Organization – Application form for schools or organizations to promote Chinese culture.