Scholarships for UCR population

 

Important information

 

Document Submission: Documents must be sent from April 22 to April 26, 2024, to the email secretaria.confucio@ucr.ac.cr

 

What is the UCR Population Scholarship?

 

It consists of 100% exemption support for the first three in-person courses. From the fourth course onwards, a 20% exemption is provided by IC-UCR for this population to pursue their Mandarin Chinese studies. However, this 20% exemption does not apply to virtual courses.

 

Who is the Scholarship Targeted at?

 

The UCR Population Scholarship is aimed at UCR population, including administrative staff: personnel appointed by UCR for administrative tasks with a minimum of two years in the institution, teaching staff: personnel appointed by UCR with a minimum of two years in the institution, and UCR students: regular and active students with socioeconomic scholarships 4 and 5 from all UCR campuses with a valid enrollment report.

 

What is its Objective?

 

To provide greater access opportunities for the UCR population (administrative staff, teaching staff, and students) to study Mandarin Chinese. This is in line with the principles of the Organic Statute of the University of Costa Rica, which in Article 4 states, "Respect for the diversity of ethnicities and cultures: recognizing the multi-ethnic and multicultural character of Costa Rican society, promoting respect for the diversity of cultural traditions, ways of life, and historical and cultural heritage," and Article 7, which states, "Planned university action: developing planned university action for continuous improvement to contribute to raising human development and the quality of life of the country's inhabitants."

 

How to Apply for Category A Scholarship (Teaching Staff and Administrative Staff)?

 

Send the following documents to the email secretaria.confucio@ucr.ac.cr:

 

- A letter of application addressed to Dr. Kuok Wa Chao Chao, Director of the Confucius Institute, with a justification of the interest in the course.

- Submitting personnel action (must have at least 1/4 of assigned time).

- A minimum of two years of working for the institution (provide ORH certificate).

- Authorization letter from the Department Head to attend classes in case the lesson is during working hours.

- A digital passport-size photo.

- Copy of both sides of the identity card on a single page.

 

How to Apply for Category B Scholarship (UCR Scholarship Students)?

 

Send the following documents to the email secretaria.confucio@ucr.ac.cr:

 

- A letter of application addressed to Dr. Kuok Wa Chao Chao, Director of the Confucius Institute, with a justification of the interest in the course (include the major they are studying and the academic year they are in).

- Send a copy (screenshot) of the active UCR socioeconomic scholarship category 4 or 5, available on the website https://ematricula.ucr.ac.cr

- Copy of the Academic Record with a minimum grade of 8.5 in the total weighted average.

- Copy of the enrollment report.

- A digital passport-size photo.

- Copy of both sides of the identity card on a single page.

- Must have completed at least 2 complete semesters at UCR.

 

Important for Any Type of UCR Population Scholarship (A or B)

To renew the UCR Population Scholarship benefit every quarter, the person must send to the email secretaria.confucio@ucr.ac.cr:

 

- Pass the Mandarin Chinese course with a minimum grade of 80; otherwise, lose the benefit for the next course.

- Send a copy (screenshot) of the active socioeconomic scholarship category 4 or 5 from UCR available on the website https://ematricula.ucr.ac.cr

- Have a 100% attendance; in case of unjustified absence, lose the benefit for the next course.

- Send a copy (screenshot) of the digital record showing continuous enrollment in Mandarin courses (https://confucio.fundacionucr.ac.cr/)

 

To renew the benefit of the Administrative and Teaching UCR Population Scholarship every quarter, the person must send to the email secretaria.confucio@ucr.ac.cr:

 

- Must have a minimum grade of 80 (send a screenshot of the final grade).

- Have a 100% attendance; in case of unjustified absence, lose the benefit for the next course.

- To maintain the benefit, must enroll continuously in courses.

- Send a copy (screenshot) of the digital record showing continuous enrollment in Mandarin courses (https://confucio.fundacionucr.ac.cr/)

 

Please note that starting from the fourth Chinese course onward, students will only receive a 20% exemption from the tuition fee.