7th China-America Student Conference Application

The 7th China-America Student Conference (ChASC7) seeks a diverse delegation that represents a cross-section of the United States and Chinese student population. University students, at any level of study, are strongly encouraged to apply. The main conference will be conducted in English and no previous studies with Asia are required. ChASC does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, religion, marital status or sexual orientation.

All application materials will remain confidential and can only be seen by members of the ChASC Executive Committee. If you have any questions or concerns, please email chasc@iscdc.org!

ChASC7 will take place in Seattle, WA; Hong Kong, China; and Shenzhen, China from July 3rd-24th, 2027. For more details, please view https://iscdc.org/chasc/.

Full Name:

First Name/Given NameMiddle Name (if applicable)Last Name/Family Name

Birth Date:

MonthDayYear

Phone Number with Country Code:

Area CodePhone Number

E-mail:

example@example.com - This should be the email you want ChASC to use to communicate with you!

Alternate E-mail:

example@example.com - Please provide a secondary email address in case we have trouble reaching you

Delegation Applying for?

What college do you currently attend? (If you have already graduated, put the school you graduated from most recently):

Current Level of Study

What is your expected graduation date or when did you graduate from your undergraduate university:

What is your Major/Area of Study:

How did you learn about ChASC? Select all that apply:

If Other, please specify:

Note: The below above information is collected for demographic analysis only. Your response will be removed from your application before the review process and will not be considered in admissions decisions.

What is your Ethnicity? Please choose all that apply:

If you selected Asian, how do you describe your Asian ethnic or cultural background?

Note: The below information is collected for planning purposes only and will not affect the review of your application. Select all that apply.

Are there any circumstances that may affect your ability to participate fully in the conference?

If other circumstance, please:

Do you have a valid passport?

What is your citizenship?

Other

Please specify "other":

Do you plan to apply for ISC’s needs-based scholarship?

Apply for ISC Need-Based Scholarships

Please share a short bio (about 150 words):

Include a brief introduction to who you are, such as your academic background, interests, experiences, and anything else you would like us to know about you.

Please upload a headshot:

Please upload your unofficial/official transcript:

Please upload a copy of your resume:

Please provide proof of current enrollment at your university or notification of acceptance to a program starting in the Fall of 2027. An email from your university will be accepted.

Please upload a Letter of Recommendation/ any additional (writing) materials that you would like to share (OPTIONAL):

Please rank the three Roundtable topics below from most to least preferred (1–3):

i.e. For more information about what a Roundtable is and this year’s topics, please visit the Roundtable section of our website

SHORT ANSWER: Why are you interested in the 7th China-America Student Conference? What motivated you to choose a program focused on U.S.–China relations, and what insights or lessons do you hope to gain from participating? (approx. 200-500 words):

0/500

SHORT ANSWER: What topics are you most interested in discussing during the conference? Which of this year’s three Roundtable themes listed above would you be most excited to join, and why? You may also share what other topics you believe are most important for U.S.–China dialogue today. (approx. 150-350 words):

0/400

SHORT ANSWER: This year’s conference explores how visiting similar cities in two nations can shape cross-cultural understanding. What do you hope to learn—academically, culturally, or personally—from experiencing comparable places in both countries? How might these experiences deepen your understanding of U.S.–China relations? (approx. 150–350 words):

0/400

SHORT ANSWER: If differences of opinion arise in group discussions, how would you approach and resolve them? How do you engage with perspectives that differ from your own? (approx. 100-300 words)

0/350

By submitting this application, I understand that:

Should I be accepted but choose not to participate in the conference, I will notify the Executive Committee at chasc@iscdc.org and provide an explanation for my decision.

The Executive Committee will NOT provide individual feedback for applicants due to the constraints of the application process.

If there are questions concerning the application process or concerns regarding anything, I will email chasc@iscdc.org and the Executive Committee will reply to the best of their ability.

Application decisions and waitlists will be finalized by early March. Please do not contact the Executive Committee about the reception of materials or application status before this time period.

Signature

If you have any issues with filling out this application, email the Executive Committee at chasc@iscdc.org and we will contact you shortly to problem-solve.

The 7th China-America Student Conference Application