PLACE Program
June 12, 2024
GlobalSF is proud to support the Mayor’s recent trip to Guangzhou with an exciting announcement. The City of Guangzhou has offered to host 5 college undergraduate students from San Francisco for a three week summer camp organized by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in Guangzhou. The program is called PLACE: Playshop for Language and Cultural Exchange, July 25 to August 14th, 2024.
The goal of this program is to offer a wide range of modular activities related to culture, language, sports, and science, and a wonderful experience in the immersive, cross-cultural and cross-discipline group learning. The offer is to offer the program exempt of camp fees (RMB 28,000 which is approximately USD2900) plus reimbursement of up to RMB20,000 (less than US3000) in international travel expenses.
Interested candidates:
Download and fill out the application
Write a 300 word essay on what positive impact the experience will provide
Must be at least 18 years of age
Show valid undergraduate enrollment
Must have a valid passport ready for travel
Must be a San Francisco resident
Applications including essays must be submitted via email by Monday, June 17th 12 midnight PST.
Winners will be announced on June 21st, 5pm PST.
Please submit applications to: info@globalsf.biz
Subject line: 2024 PLACE application