Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of America

- Eastern American Chapter -

2001 UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT

The East American Chapter of the Annual Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society
offers two (2) scholarship awards of $1,000 each in Year 2001 to college 
undergraduates in recognition of their outstanding academic achievement, 
scholarly contribution and services in the leadership roles, as well as their 
strong commitment to the Chinese heritage and culture. Awards will be presented 
during the annual meeting of the organization in October 2001 in New York City.

First organized in 1921 in China and re-established in 1964 in the U.S. as a 
nonprofit corporation, Phi Tau Phi is a relatively small, apolitical 
organization with its objectives to recognize outstanding scholarship and to 
encourage bonds of intellectual fellowship.  Our members, mainly of Chinese 
heritage, are by election only, being extended to the accomplished in various 
disciplines of sciences, technology, art and humanity.  If you have any 
question or have difficulty in locating a sponsor, please contact the officers 
or the Scholarship Selection Committee listed below.


Conditions of Eligibility
To be considered as an applicant for the scholarship, a student must:
1.  Be sponsored by a Phi Tau Phi member.
2.  Be a matriculated junior or senior pursuing a degree at an accredited 
institution of higher education east of Ohio, Kentucky, and Alabama States 
during the current academic year.
3.  Have an overall college GPA of 3.4 or higher.
4.  Be of Chinese heritage, or interested in and committed to Chinese heritage 
and culture.
5.  Have not previously received a Phi Tau Phi award in the same category.

To Complete the Application:
   1.  Fill out the application form as provided.
   2.  Enclose complete and official college transcript(s).
   3   Enclose an essay (see Application Form for details).
   4.  Enclose two letters of support.

Please mail the above application form and other items to: 
	Dr. Thomas T. Shen, 146 Fernbank Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054 
before 9/28/2001.

Scholarship Selection Committee:
   Dr. Thomas T. Shen, 146 Fernbank Avenue, Delmar, NY 12054  
  	Tel: 518-439-2362
   Dr. Ernest I. Siew, 16 986 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12203    		
	Tel: 518-438-9370.  E-mail: siewern@aol.com
   Dr. Wen Lin, 4445 Kohler Drive, Allentown, PA 18103	
	Tel: 610-776-7847
   Dr. Yung-Ching Shen, 22 Dussault drive, Latham, NY 12110	
	Tel: 518-783-0265

Phi Tau Phi Scholastic Honor Society of America
East American Chapter
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Scholarship Application Form

Name___________________________________________________________________
		Last		Middle		First		Chinese Name

Date of Birth   ________________  Place of Birth_ _____________________________

Address   ___________________________________________________________

Tel/Fax/E-mail   _________________________________________________________

Education Background:

College(s) & Years    ______________________________________________________

  _________________________________________    Major   _____________________

No. of units completed  ________      Expected graduation date__________________
	             Semester or  Quarter		      Month        Year

GPA (overall)   ____________________     GPA (major class) ____________________
(attach official college transcript(s), including most recent grades as available)

List courses currently enrolled   
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Research or Extracurricular Activities: 
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Current Scholarship or Financial Aids Received:
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you received a Phi Tau Phi Scholarship before?  _____  If yes, specify   _________

Please attach a one-page essay stating your professional goals, achievements, 
financial need, Chinese cultural interests, etc., and any information you would 
like the Committee to consider.  Enclose two sealed and signed letters of 
support.   Deadline of submission is September 15, 2001 
 
Sponsored by Phi Tau Phi Member: Name   _________________________________
Signature   _______________________________      Date   ___________
Applicant's Signature   ______________________   Date   ___________

"1999 Fall" Annual Meeting

2000 Officers

1998 Scholarship Recipient (Awarded in 1999)

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