Red Pockets Scholarship
Provided by the China Center, University of Minnesota
Purpose
The Red Pockets Scholarship was created in 2004 as the result of generous donations to the China Center’s annual fund drive in honor of its 25th anniversary. The scholarship will provide an opportunity for University of Minnesota students to incorporate an educational or research experience in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, or Macau as part of their academic studies, internships, research, or professional training. The scholarship will be used for the payment, partially or totally, of travel or tuition. Awards are between $250 and $1,500.
Eligibility
- Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in a degree-seeking program at the University of Minnesota
- Applicant must be in good academic standing, with at least a 3.0 GPA (undergrad student) or 3.5 (graduate student), with potential in their field
- Applicant must be a U.S. citizen
Application Process
Complete the application packet including:
- Scholarship application form
- Faculty letter of recommendation (for graduate students, cannot be faculty adviser)
- Current official transcript
- Personal statement of purpose (undergraduate student) or research proposal (graduate student)
- Statement of support for research proposal from academic/faculty adviser (graduate student only)
Selection Criteria
- Well-defined objective involving applicant's program in China
- Strong record of academic achievement
- Strong motivation and potential for independent accomplishment in his/her chosen field
Applications will be reviewed by a committee; scholarship recipients will be notified of scholarship awards by mail approximately three weeks after the application deadline.
Application Deadlines:
December 10, 2007 for spring semester 2008
March 31, 2008 for May session & summer session 2008
July 28, 2008 for fall semester and winter break 2008, and
academic year 2008-09
For more information, contact the China Center at 612-624-1002 or chinactr@umn.edu.