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:

  1. Submit an unofficial transcript and contact information.
  2. Submit a one-page statement (PDF) about why you chose to study China and how the study of China supports your long term goals.
  3. Send applications to carre094@umn.edu with "Ming Li Tchou Scholarship" in the heading.

The next application deadline will be during the Spring 2023 semester.

For more information or to submit an application, contact Summer Carreño at carre094@umn.edu.

Past Recipients