UCONN Asian American Cultural Center Endowment Fund Scholarship
Established in 2012 through an initial gift from the Slate Family: George, Laurel, Victoria (’07),
and Rebeccah (’11), these scholarships recognize a UConn undergraduate’s active involvement with
AsACC programs (AMP, KUBE, PAC, China Care, Salaam, MIXED) and/or demonstrated
involvement in an Asian American initiative, research project or community cause within the State of
Connecticut. The $1000 scholarships are renewable for 4 years or until undergraduate graduation, but
may extend to graduate studies at UConn, whichever comes first, provided all criteria are met each year.
Due date 3/29/19; extended to April 7, 2019 by midnight.
ISA (Indian Students Association) Memorial Fund Scholarship
This scholarship, originally created by Prof. Devendra Kalonia and Shilpa Radia, provides
financial support to an undergraduate or graduate UConn student who has made an outstanding
contribution to intercultural understanding. This is a one-time award of $1000 to the applicant who
best fulfills the criteria demands. Due date 3/29/19; extended to April 7, 2019 by midnight.
AMP (Asian/Asian American Mentor Program) Mentor of the Year
Every spring AMP honors the AMP mentor whose involvement with AsACC and whose
demonstrated excellence in mentoring and leadership have been noteworthy and exemplary.
A one-time award of $250 is given provided all criteria are met. Due date April 7, 2019 by midnight.
Mentor of the Year Application
AMP (Asian/Asian American Mentor Program) Mentee of the Year
Every spring AMP honors the AMP mentee whose involvement with AsACC has been
noteworthy and who demonstrates a potential for leadership roles. A one-time award of $250
is given provided all criteria are met. Due date April 7, 2019 by midnight.