Michael Chan Prize in Asian Studies

MICHAEL CHAN PRIZE IN ASIAN STUDIES

(Donor: Friends and family of Michael Chan)

Value: $1,000

Number: One

Eligibility-candidate pool:

Continuing or graduating full-time undergraduate or graduate students in any degree program with an interest in Asia-focused or Asia-related scholarship, research and projects.

Criteria-ranking the pool:

Outstanding achievement in a course project or paper on an Asian topic. Preference to projects that enhance Canada-Asia understanding and humanitarian cooperation.

Payable:

Payment immediately following the granting/selection of the award. Graduating students do not need to be registered in the fall semester.

Application:

Deadline for submission of a copy of the paper or report will be August 20. Submission is made to the Coordinator of Asian Studies.

Instructions:

We strongly encourage students to revise their paper/project, incorporating feedback from their instructor before submission. Please submit your project as an email attachment, accompanied by a cover letter which indicates the following:

• Term and Date

• Course title, number, and Instructor’s name

• Indicate Type of Assignment: Term Paper or Project, Independent or Applied Study, Honours Thesis, or Graduate Assignment, etc.

• Original grade of the project

• Abstract for the project of 100 words or less, together with any other relevant information

• A brief note about what revisions were made

Recipient Selection:

Selection committee consisting of two Faculty members appointed by the Coordinator of Asian Studies.

Note: Michael Wing-Cheung Chan (1952-2001) was a Chinese Canadian scientist and humanitarian known for his brilliance in mathematics and his passion in promoting Canada-Asia understanding.

Calendar submission in Undergraduate, General and Graduate Section:

Approved by the Student Awards Committee on October 17, 2013.

Annual Award Terms of Reference (PDF)