The deadline for application has been extended to Feb. 8, 2008.


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CAFA Scholarship Announcement


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Chinese American Faculty Association (CAFA), a non-profit professional organization, is awarding several scholarships (up to $1,000 each) to undergraduate students to provide encouragement in their studies and assistance with their financial needs.

Undergraduate students who are interested in Chinese culture and meeting following qualifications are invited to apply for the scholarships:

  1. an undergraduate currently enrolled in an accredited institute of higher learning in Southern California, should have completed at least 36 quarter units or 25 semester units at the present institution,
  2. with graduation date scheduled after June 2008 , and
  3. carrying at least 12 quarter units or 8 semester units load with a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

The selection criteria are based on:

  1. academic record,
  2. personal statement,
  3. extra-curriculum activities involvement in Chinese culture or community, and
  4. financial needs.

Your complete application packet will include the following:

  1. an original and 3 photo copies of the application ,
  2. an original and 3 photo copies of the personal statement,
  3. transcripts from college/university (one copy), and
  4. one letter of reference from an individual who can evaluate your academic and/or work performance (you do not need to have photo copies of this letter, just original letter in a sealed envelope).

Completed application packets must be postmarked no later than February 8, 2008 . You will receive a notification by February 25, 2008 if you are a recipient. Awardees must appear in person at the banquest of the annual CAFA convention at the Monterey Hill Restaurant (Tel: 323-264-8400), 3700 W. Ramona Blvd. in Monterey Park to receive the scholarship awards. The award banquet will be on Saturday, March 1, 2008 Your dinner will be provided by CAFA. You may invite friends or relatives to the banquet, however, they will have to pay for their own dinners.

Please mail your completed application form and related information to

Professor Lianlian Lin
Department of Management and Human Resources
Calif. Poly. University, Pomona
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768-4083

E-mail: <llin2@csupomona.edu >
(NO e-mail or FAX submission accepted)


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