Eng Family Student Scholarship Awards 2010The Projects
The scholarship awards monies to students of Eng/Ng/Wu Family ancestry in good civic standing and academic excellence. In order to qualify for consideration, applicants are required to perform a project in addition to submitting report cards for review. Applicants can select from one of the two projects listed.
Option #1: Visit the Chinese American Museum
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The Chinese American Museum (CAM) is the first museum in Southern California dedicated to the Chinese American experience and history in this region. The Chinese American Museum is located in the red-bricked historic Garnier Building, located at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument across from downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station. Just follow the hanging lanterns, south of Olvera Street, to find the museum site. 425 N. Los Angeles Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (The cross street is Arcadia) Museum Front Desk: (213) 485-8567 Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 10am – 3pm. For more information, visit the museum website.
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Option 2: Visit the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California
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The Chinese Historical Society of Southern California was created to discover and recognize the Chinese American pioneers and their history. Its aim is to increase awareness of Chinese American heritage through public programs, education and research; to bring together people with a mutual interest in the important history and historical role of Chinese and Chinese Americans in Southern California; to pursue, preserve and communicate knowledge of this history; and to promote the heritage of the Chinese and Chinese American community in support of a better appreciation of our rich, multi-cultural society. 411 Bernard Street Los Angeles, CA 90012 (near corner of Broadway) Center: (323) 222-0856 Hours: Wednesday – Friday, 11am – 3pm; Sunday, 12pm – 4;30pm. For more information, visit the society website.
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It is strongly recommended that applicants be accompanied by a parent or guardian when visiting the museum or the historical society.