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We, Ricci Scholars

Bridging Cultures, Shaping Futures, Together

Ricci Scholars visit Suzhou Museum, July 2024
Ricci Family Dinner, June 2024
Ricci Music Night, June 2024
Ricci Scholars visit USCBC, July 2024
Scholars’ Projects
About the Program

A bridge linking China and the United States through intercultural education and collaboration, with scholars from New York City to Nanjing.

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Ricci Partner Schools

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New schools from China and the US can join the program by contacting us

Gateway to Global Understanding

 The program empowers young people to become bridge-builders, equipped to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world and address the challenges of tomorrow.

Intercultural Experiences

High school scholars in China and the United States get unique educational experiences, fostering a deep understanding of different cultures and perspectives.

Hands-On Collaborative Projects

Ricci Scholars engage in hands-on projects that promote collaboration and long-term friendships, creating a continuing community of connection.

Leadership Development

We are a growing cadre of Chinese and American young leaders, equipped with the cultural understanding, values, skills, and connections to address global challenges.

Why Ricci Scholars?

Ricci experiences shape character, worldview, and equip scholars with the skills and connections needed to make a meaningful global impact.

History Creates the Future

Fr. Ricci’s friendship with Xu Guangqi shows the way for today’s US and China. Facing tomorrow, our youth must learn with and from each other. Earth relies on them.

Ricci and Guangqi

High-Level Reach

The Ricci Scholars Foundation’s connections in China, US, and with global influencers enable us to create unique, creative opportunities for our scholars.

China and US

Life-Changing

Ricci programs are designed to transform, providing scholars with experiences to shape their characters, lives and careers.

“I had no idea I would meet so many cool, intelligent, wonderful people that would become such good friends of mine. We learned and had fun together and they really made my trip.”

Dimitri

Regis High School

“We keep in touch with each other even till today. We talked a lot about our schools, traditions, and daily lives. This helps me to get to know more about their lives and eventually made us friends! The programme hasn’t ended yet. We still have something exciting to do in the upcoming year!”

Anna

Nanjing Foreign Language School

“I learnt from US students that you should be confident in yourself, enjoy the process of self-growth, instead of comparing with others and feel[ing] anxious. I really enjoyed the music night and basketball games, both of which I wasn’t very confident about myself before the program.”

Andrea

Nanjing Foreign Language School

“Given the current tensions in U.S.-China relations, I hope this experience can serve as a bridge for mutual understanding and closer ties… Experiencing China through a home stay with someone my age revealed many similarities in our lives. Ultimately, this experience taught me that, despite our differences, we are all fundamentally human, living on the same planet and facing similar problems and challenges.”

Mairead

Dominican Academy

“American students are very nice. They are so inspiring… Before attending this programme, I used to [think] that it is impossible to develop a deep relationship between Americans and Chinese due to the culture difference and the language barrier. Now I find myself totally wrong. I am more confident to talk with people with different backgrounds.”

Emma

Nanjing Foreign Language School

“I got the opportunity to hear a Chinese perspective about common American issues such as the college application process and extracurriculars.… Overall, [I enjoyed] learning about life in China from my own POV, not mainstream media or other possibly biased sources.”

Xavier

Regis High School

“This experience has changed the way I view other cultures. Now I understand that you can’t fully understand another culture by learning about it in a classroom, rather you have to immerse yourself in it and its people.”

Treston

Regis High School

Testimonials come from a Ricci Scholars’ survey on the 2024 summer inaugural Ricci exchange trip to China.

Join us today

Embark on a life-changing journey of cultural understanding and global collaboration. Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how you can get involved.

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