Dr. Shuqiao Yao Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Shuqiao Yao was a renowned Chinese psychologist and psychiatrist, an incredible father and teacher who passed away too soon in 2024 after leading an incredible life. Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Shuqiao Yao dedicated himself to advancing the fields of psychological assessment, psychiatry, and clinical neuroscience. His groundbreaking research on the neural mechanisms of psychological effects on stress-related diseases led to numerous discoveries that have significantly shaped our understanding of mental health.
This scholarship aims to support outstanding students who share Dr. Shuqiao Yao's passion for clinical psychology and psychiatry. By fostering the next generation of researchers, this scholarship hopes to continue Dr. Shuqiao's mission of advancing the understanding and treatment of mental health conditions.
Any graduate student pursuing psychology or psychiatry may apply for this scholarship opportunity, but applicants of east Asian descent are preferred.
To apply, tell us about your background, why you have chosen your field of study, and how your background has affected your decision to pursue this path.
Please share about your background and why you are choosing to pursue psychology or psychiatry. Please also mention how your background has impacted your decision to pursue this field.
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The application deadline is Dec 21, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jan 21, 2025.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jan 21, 2025. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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