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Wu Scholarship 2008
Deadline extended! Please inquire at 235-5759

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The award honors Dr. William Q. Wu, descendant of a scholarly family of Canton, China, who received his undergraduate and medical degrees in the U.S.  Dr. Wu served in WWII, practiced as a neurosurgeon in Kansas City, is professor-emeritus of UMKC’s School of Medicine, and is active in associations which focus on U.S.-China relations.

 The Wu Scholarship for 2008 is for UMKC students who are U.S. citizens.  Please note that students who are Visiting Students are not eligible. 

Award Value: $500 to $2500, depending on number of qualified applicants  

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Ø      U.S. Citizen

Ø      Full-time

Ø      Studying some aspect of China, e.g. political system, history, art, language, scientific innovation, etc.

Ø      3.25 GPA or higher. 

Ø      Undergraduates:  must have had two UMKC semesters before applying.

Ø      Graduate students:  must have had one previous semester before applying.

Ø      First Professional:  must have had one previous semester before applying.

 PROCEDURES

Ø      Complete application

Ø      Two academic references

Ø      CIAP will secure one copy of your UMKC transcript

Ø      Essay should include (two page, double spaced maximum):

·        What kinds of experiences sparked your interest in China?

·        What do you see yourself doing with reference to China in ten years’ time?

Ø      The completed application and materials listed above must be turned into CIAP on or before the deadline listed below

Ø      Finalists will be interviewed by the Wu committee

Ø      The award is to be applied against either international travel to China or the to student’s UMKC account for Fall Semester 2008

Ø      The Committee reserves the right not to make an award in any competition year

 Do not attach a resume or anything not requested.

 Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

DEADLINE extended! please inquire

 For more information, contact Melissa Thomas at 816.235.5759

 Center for International Academic Programs
The University of Missouri – Kansas City
Kansas City, MO  64110
816.235.5759                        Fax: 816.235.5610

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