United Board Recommended Institutions with English-medium Degree Programs

Australia • Macquarie University, Sydney • The University of Melbourne China • Central China Normal University, Wuhan • Fudan University, Shanghai Hong Kong • The Chinese University of Hong Kong • City University of Hong Kong • The Education University of Hong Kong • Hong Kong Baptist University • The Hong Kong Polytechnic University • The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology • Lingnan University • The University of Hong Kong United Board Mission and Identity India • CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru The United Board is committed to education that United Board develops the whole person – intellectually, spiritually, Indonesia • Indonesian Consortium for Religious Studies, Yogyakarta and ethically. We draw strength from our Christian identity and values and our collaboration with Asian Faculty Scholarship Japan colleges and universities. Together we prepare • International Christian University, Tokyo individuals for lives of professional and personal • Sophia University, Tokyo fulfilment and meaningful service in community with Program Korea others. • Ewha Womans University, Seoul The United Board is a nongovernmental • Yonsei University, Seoul organization. We are registered as a tax-exempt, Macau nonprofit organization in the United States and as a • The University of Macau public charity in Hong Kong. Philippines For further information about the United Board • Ateneo de Manila University Faculty Scholarship Program, please contact: • De La Salle University, Manila • Silliman University, Dumaguete • Trinity University of Asia, Manila Ms. Vivica Xiong United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia Singapore • Nanyang Technological University 1/F Chung Chi College Administration Building • National University of Singapore The Chinese University of Hong Kong Shatin, Hong Kong Taiwan • Chung Yuan Christian University, Taoyuan [email protected] • Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei • Tunghai University, Taichung Tel: +852-3943 4213 Thailand • Assumption University, Bangkok • Payap University, Chiang Mai Introduction

The United Board Faculty Scholarship Program supports promising young faculty to pursue Although there have been other challenges and advanced degrees, taught in English, in an Asia- difficulties during my first time in International Pacific country outside of their own. Christian University (ICU), I’m thankful for ICU’s extremely dedicated professors, faculty and staff members, especially my advisor and his gently encouraging words that “You are here for a big learning, so please learn as much as possible.” Our goals include: Mr. Huy Pham Quang from Vietnam • nurturing junior faculty members to who received MA in Peace Studies strengthen academic qualifications and from International Christian University, Japan enhance teaching Eligibility

Candidates of any academic discipline are • advancing whole person education eligible to apply. Scholarship candidates should: among colleges and universities

• fostering academic networks among be currently employed at a college or Asian universities university in the United Board network*; How to Apply • Submit the completed online application have a good academic record and to the United Board at show potential for professional [email protected] advancement in teaching and/or Scholarship Coverage: administration; • United Board refers shortlisted candidates to host universities for further application

• Host University be under 42 years of age for applicants to • Scholarship will be confirmed once may supplement master’s degree programs and under 40 years of full admission is granted from the host • United Board with tuition waiver/ age for applicants to doctoral degree programs; university contributes up to deduction or US$12,000 per additional financial year, generally assistance be committed to return to the A complete application includes: covering tuition, home institution after completing the degree; • Application Form room and • Scholar and/or the and a board, home institution • Curriculum Vitae (CV) modest monthly are encouraged to allowance have at least two years of teaching experience • Transcript cost-share and service at their home institution; and provide • Personal Statement additional funding be conversant in English (TOEFL and/ • Two Reference Letters or IELTS results may be required for some host institutions). Scholars may receive up to four years of support Please refer to our website for the application deadline and other information: for doctoral programs and two years of support for * Please refer to our website for more information on the https://unitedboard.org/programs/faculty-development/faculty- master’s programs, pending satisfactory progress. United Board network institutions. scholarship-program/