The University of Tennessee, Knoxville has ended its scholarship partnership for Chinese students following pressure from Republican lawmakers. Representative John Moolenaar criticized the China Scholarship Council (CSC), which partners with U.S. institutions to support Chinese students, calling it a tool that bolsters China's military and scientific ambitions. UT Knoxville had previously entered a memorandum to support Chinese students, committing to cover various costs. Other institutions, including Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan, have also severed ties with CSC as part of a broader trend among U.S. colleges to distance themselves from Chinese partnerships due to rising political tensions.
Under pressure from Republican lawmakers, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville terminated its scholarship partnership for Chinese students, citing concerns over the China Scholarship Council's influence.
Representative John Moolenaar described the China Scholarship Council as a 'nefarious mechanism' that exploits U.S. institutions and supports the military and scientific growth of China.
The China Scholarship Council works with U.S. universities to provide scholarships for Chinese students in master's and doctoral programs, covering tuition and fees.
Several universities have ended their relationships with the China Scholarship Council in response to pressure from lawmakers, including Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan.
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