[United State] Asian - American Scholarship - Boston College
Introduced to America as laborers in the early nineteenth century, Asians have played an integral role in the development of our nation. Through hard work and determination, our Asian ancestors established a strong presence as immigrants belying the stereotype that Asian Americans are passive, submissive, and indifferent.
In recent years, Asian Americans have gained prominence in all areas of American society as lawyers, teachers, doctors, and workers of all kinds. Despite this progress, the impression remains that Asian Americans are stereotypically not leaders, activists, or strong role models because they continue to live in tight-knit, traditional communities outside the public eye.
To counter this impression and highlight the important role of Asian Americans in our history and future, Boston College, with a donation from the Jesuit Community, has established a scholarship fund to celebrate the accomplishments of students who represent the highest ideals and aspirations of the university and the Asian American community.
About the Scholarship
Created in 1995 through the initiative of a group of students, faculty, and administrators, the Boston College Asian American Scholarship, a partial tuition scholarship for senior year, annually recognizes juniors whose commitment to academic excellence, to promoting Asian American awareness, and to serving both the Asian American and the wider communities on and off campus, is outstanding.
All full-time juniors who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.3 are eligible to apply for the scholarship. The application process involves short statements describing academic and community service activities as well as a longer essay asking applicants to reflect upon their roles as future leaders for the Asian American community. A selection committee composed of faculty members, staff, administrators and students reviews all applications and finalists are selected on the basis of two main criteria:
- Academic accomplishments as evidenced by strong grades, an ambitious selection of courses, and the integration of academic interests with personal goals; and
- Participation in activities, on campus or off, that serve others, and that help strengthen the Asian American community and its contributions to the larger American society.
The student’s financial need is also a consideration. Finalists are invited to an interview with the selection committee.
Requirements for Candidates
To be considered, you must be:
- a full-time Boston College junior
- a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States
- in good academic standing with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3
- active in community service to the Asian American and wider communities on and/or off campus
Selection Process
Selection of the Asian American Scholarship winner will be made by a Selection Committee consisting of staff, faculty, alumni and students.
Interview:
All finalists will be interviewed by the selection committee.
Statement of Certification and Release:
All applications must include a signed Certification and Release statement in order to be considered.
Announcement of Scholarship Winner:
Finalists will be notified in late March or early April. The announcement of the winner will be made during the award ceremony on Friday, April 27, 2007.
Deadline
Completed applications must be submitted to Dr. Joseph Burns, Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences, Gasson 106 by March 16, 2007.
Application
Click New window will open here for the application. Alternatively, hard copies are available at Dean Burns’ office in Gasson 106.
Contact Information
For more information about the scholarship, contact:
Joseph Burns
Associate Academic Vice President for Undergraduate Programs,
Office of the Academic Vice President
(617) 552-3273
burnsj@bc.edu
or
Ramsay Liem
Professor of Psychology
(617) 552-4108
liem@bc.edu
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