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Scholarship description
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 of Asian descent pursuing psychology or psychiatry or mental health related fields with at least a 3.0 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
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 also provide a listing of any recent publications if available. You can include the title and the journal in the essay submission box.
Recent winners
Nalan Z.
Texas
My name is An, and I'm a first-year doctoral student in psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas, where I study internalizing psychopathology and executive function in adolescents using computational approaches. When I found out I had won this scholarship, I was genuinely surprised; the news came as a wonderful encouragement at an early stage of my doctoral training. This award means a great deal to me, and it reaffirms that the work I'm doing matters. I hope this scholarship can support more students who are passionate about their research.
