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Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

Applicable For:

Graduate Students

Max Award Amount:

$1,000

Application Deadline:

19/05/2023
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About This Scholarship

The Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship is a program that provides financial assistance to graduate students who are pursuing social science research related to Taiwan or the Chinese diaspora. The scholarship is named after the late Professor Hsiao Hsiao-tung, who was a prominent social scientist and a leading expert on rural development in Taiwan.

The Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship is administered by the Center for Chinese Studies at the University of California, Berkeley, and is supported by a number of donors, including the Taiwan Ministry of Education and the Henry Luce Foundation.

Eligibility Criteria For Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship

The eligibility criteria for the Hsiao Memorial Social Sciences Scholarship may vary slightly depending on the specific program or organization administering the scholarship. However, in general, the following criteria may apply:

  • Education: Applicants must be enrolled or planning to enroll in a graduate program in the social sciences, such as sociology, anthropology, psychology, political science, or economics, at an accredited college or university in the United States or Canada.
  • Academic achievement: Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent in their undergraduate studies. Some programs may also require a minimum score on the GRE or other standardized tests.
  • Financial need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need for the scholarship, which may be assessed based on income, assets, and other financial factors.
  • Research focus: Some programs may require applicants to have a specific research focus related to the social sciences, such as gender studies, race and ethnicity, social justice, or other related fields.
  • Letters of recommendation: Applicants may be required to provide letters of recommendation from professors, advisors, or other professionals who can attest to their academic and research abilities.
  • Application materials: Applicants may be required to submit a personal statement, transcripts, a CV or resume, and other application materials as specified by the program or organization administering the scholarship.

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