Program Info / Prospective Students / Application
Application
ELIGIBILITY
- Enrolled as a UHM undergraduate student
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Completed or currently enrolled in CHN 101 or higher at UHM
- Committed to achieving superior level proficiency in Chinese language and deep cultural understanding
- Has a high commitment to personal and academic growth
MATERIALS
Personal Statement
Explain why you would like to join the UHM Chinese Language Flagship Program. Discuss how the Chinese Language Flagship Program will contribute to your academic and professional goals and any personal motivation for studying Chinese. This essay should be completed in English and attached here. (It generally takes the form of a 5-paragraph composition, although there are no length requirements.)
Chinese Writing Sample
If you can write in simplified or traditional characters, handwrite at least a 150-character response to the following prompt: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea.
Transcript
Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Resume
DEADLINE
Completed applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please contact chnflag@hawaii.edu with any questions or for application status. It is highly recommended to begin applying as early as the beginning of your undergraduate career.
REFERENCES
Appropriate references include but are not limited to professors, teachers, and academic advisers. If none of the above apply to you, managers who have worked closely with you and military commanding officers can also serve as references. If you have any questions about who to list as a reference, please contact us at chnflag@hawaii.edu.

