Since 1944, the Li Foundation has provided financial aid to hundreds of outstanding Chinese scholars.

        The Foundation works with top level Universities and Institutions in the United States and China to establish a variety of quality programs. 
        
        In every case, Li scholars are selected by the host institutions using a rigorous process involving a selection committee.

NOTE:  The Li Foundation does not award grants directly to individuals.

1. American Council of Learned Societies - Program awards grants to Chinese scholars for research in the United States at the invitation of a U.S. host scholar.

2. Colorado School of Mines - Sister relationship with Central South University of Technology (Changsha).  M.Sc. or Ph.D. candidates earn degree in metallurgical engineering at CSM.

3. Cornell University - A selection committee nominates the Li scholar.  The candidate earns a Ph.D. in biochemistry at Cornell.

4. Institute of Process Engineering (CAS) - Post-graduate scholar conducts studies in chemical or process engineering at a top U.S. institution.