Ming Li Tchou Scholarship
The Ming Li Tchou Scholarship supports students in the Departments of History and Asian & Middle Eastern Studies who are interested in pursuing a degree focused on China studies. The Scholarship was established to help students deepen their understanding of China and encourage them to engage in the ongoing work of dialogue and mutual understanding in U.S.-China relations. Scholarships are awarded once every Spring and Fall Semester.
How to Apply
If you are an AMES major who has taken two or more AMES-designator classes related to China, you may apply.
To Apply:
- Submit an unofficial transcript and contact information.
- Submit a one-page statement (PDF) about why you chose to study China and how the study of China supports your long term goals.
- Send applications to morrowj@umn.edu with "Ming Li Tchou Scholarship" in the heading.
The next application deadline is Friday, March 5.
For more information or to submit an application, contact Logan Morrow at morrowj@umn.edu.
Past Recipients
Sophia Vedvik won the Spring 2020 Ming Li Tchou Scholarship. She is a University Honors student majoring in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics with a minor in Chinese. She intends to utilize her study in the Chinese language within a future Aerospace Engineering career. Her language skills will be put to use seeking collaborations between our two nations' growing Aerospace industries
Kate Hein was awarded the Ming Li Tchou Scholarship in Fall 2020. She is a University Honors student majoring in Global Studies with minors in Chinese and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Kate fosters intercultural relationships through her work with TandemPlus student association, a program on campus that pairs students with language exchange partners, and the National Security Language Initiative for Youth. After graduating, Kate intends to serve in the United States Foreign Service.