Category: Scholarship

W4CAA offers the George Shen Ministry Scholarship to support students who demonstrate strong Christian service, zeal in campus evangelism, commitment to inductive Bible study leadership, solid academic performance, and financial need. The scholarship honors George Shen (1946–2021), a devoted servant of God known for his ministry among Chinese students.

The Scholarship Committee announces that applications for the George Shen Ministry Scholarship for the upcoming academic year (2026–27) are now open and continue to be accepted.

In response to the tragic fire that occurred in November at Wang Fuk Court (宏福苑大火) in Tai Po, Hong Kong, the Committee has authorized the allocation of one additional scholarship award for this cycle. Priority consideration will be given to applicants who have been directly affected by the incident. If applicable, please indicate your Wang Fuk Court impact status under “Other” in Section 1 on the application form and briefly describe any special circumstances.

All eligible students—whether or not they were affected by the tragic fire—are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. Further information may be obtained from the Scholarship Committee.

NB: Even if an applicant is still in Hong Kong and has not yet applied to a U.S. college, it is not too late. Many California community colleges are still accepting applications, including De Anza College and Foothill College in Northern California, as well as Cerritos College, Cypress College, and Fullerton College in Southern California, where we have had nearby host-family arrangements in the past.

Eligibility

Applicants must:

• Show talents in Christian service (e.g., leadership, music, communication, interpersonal skills).
• Demonstrate zeal in campus evangelism.
• Maintain ongoing commitment to leading inductive Bible studies, preferably in both Cantonese and English.
• Show academic achievement and financial need.
• Be enrolled (or expect to be enrolled) in an undergraduate program at a 2‑ or 4‑year college in North America, or in a graduate program at a research university or seminary in North America.

Scholarship Award

Awards take effect only after enrollment is confirmed.
Recipients may:

• Receive partial or full support (e.g., tuition voucher and/or host family arrangement) for a specified number of terms, based on financial need.
• Be invited to apply for renewal if they remain eligible and have completed the W4CAA Inductive Bible Study Leader certification.

Application Process

Applicants must:

• Complete the application form (personal, church, and college information) and explain how they meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Forms are available from Dr Kwok Yeung Tsang <kytsang@berkeley.edu> or Dr Tony Chan <TonyChan@w4caa.org>.
• Sign the form and submit it to:
  Scholarship Committee, W4CAA
  c/o Dr Tony Chan
  170 E Yorba Linda Blvd, Suite 380
  Placentia, CA 92870

Applicants may alternatively submit electronically, either through the scholarship application page or via the form provided below:

W4CAA now offers the George Shen Ministry Scholarship based on your talents in Christian service, zeal in campus evangelism, commitment in leading inductive Bible study, academic achievements, and financial need.

The scholarship is set up in memory of brother George Shen (1946–2021), a faithful servant of God who was devoted to evangelism and discipleship ministry among Chinese students.

Eligibility

Candidate must demonstrate:

1. talents in Christian service, such as in leadership, music, interpersonal relationship, or communication;
2. zeal in campus evangelism;
3. continual commitment in leading inductive Bible study, preferably in both Cantonese and English;
4. academic achievements; and 
5. financial need.

Candidate must be enrolled in an undergraduate program at a 2- or 4-year college in North America, or in a graduate program at a research university or seminary in North America. An applicant who expects to be enrolled in the following academic term may apply, but any scholarship or support awarded will not take effect until enrollment is confirmed.

Scholarship Award

Scholarship recipient will:

1. be awarded partial or full support, such as a voucher for his tuition or his room and board, for a specified number of semesters or quarters (amount awarded will be based on financial need);
2. be invited to apply for scholarship renewal if he remains eligible per Eligibility above, and has completed AA Inductive Bible Study Leader certification.

Application

An applicant should:

1. fill out an application form (including personal information, church information, and college information), explaining his eligibility per Eligibility above (forms can be obtained from Dr Kwok Yeung Tsang <kytsang@berkeley.edu> or Dr Tony Chan <TonyChan@w4caa.org>);
2. sign the form and submit it to Scholarship Dept, W4CAA, c/o Dr Tony Chan, 170 E. Yorba Linda Blvd., Suite 380, Placentia, CA 92870.