UCONN Asian American Cultural Center Scholarships – Spring 2019
The Asian American Cultural Center (AsACC) is thrilled to announce the availability of scholarship opportunities as of February 1, 2019. The scholarships and awards are described below and the winners will be announced at our annual Senior Night and Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Applications will be available at the center and on our website’s homepage under AsACC Scholarships & AMP Awards. Due date 3/29/19.
UCONN Asian American Cultural Center Endowment Fund Scholarship
Established in 2012 through an initial gift from the Slate Family: George, Laurel, Victoria (’07), and Rebeccah (’11), these scholarships recognize a UConn undergraduate’s active involvement with AsACC programs (AMP, KUBE, PAC, China Care, Salaam, MIXED) and/or demonstrated involvement in an Asian American initiative, research project or community cause within the State of Connecticut. The $1000 scholarships are renewable for 4 years or until undergraduate graduation, but may extend to graduate studies at UConn, whichever comes first, provided all criteria are met each year. Due date 3/29/19.
ISA (Indian Students Association) Memorial Fund Scholarship
This scholarship, originally created by Prof. Devendra Kalonia and Shilpa Radia, provides financial support to an undergraduate or graduate UConn student who has made an outstanding contribution to intercultural understanding. This is a one-time award of $1000 to the applicant who best fulfills the criteria demands. Due date 3/29/19.
DEADLINE: Friday, March 29, 2019
Applications available at the Asian American Cultural Center
or on-line on the AsACC website - on About Us tab - AsACC Scholarships & AMP Awards
For more information, contact: Sheila Kucko at asacc@uconn.edu