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Dr. Theodore Hsi-en Chen (1902-1991): Chinese American Education Pioneer and Founder of East Asian Studies at USC

Left: Letter by Wen-hui C. Chen announcing the passing of Dr. Chen. Right: Chen Fellowship application announcement in 1991.

Theodore and Wen-hui Chen Fellowship for Graduate Students at the University of Southern California is designed for USC graduate students who are making good progress to the degree in terms of both quality of work and timing, and who can provide a compelling statement about their current or planned research. In 2022, PhD recipients of the Chen Fellowship receive a stipend, 36 units of course tuition and payment of all university fees, including health and dental insurance. The fellowship may be awarded for a maximum of two years. Chen Fellows also receive $1,000 award from the Graduate School that may be used to travel to research related conferences and other professional development opportunities.

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Dr. Chen and his wife had financially supported students from Taiwan to study at USC 1969-1973 and they established the Theodore and Wen-Hui Chen Fellowship (aka Chen Fmaily Fellowship and Chen Fellowship) in 1991, one of the most competitive USC Graduate School Endowed Fellowships, to assist Chinese students interested in pursuing graduate studies at USC. Since its inception, the Chen Fellowship has benefited over sixty Chinese students.
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1. "Chen Establishes Endowment for Fellowships in Education." Transcript: USC Campus Publication, February 17, 1986.
2. Left: Letter by Wen-hui C. Chen announcing the passing of Dr. Chen. Right: Chen Fellowship application announcement in 1991. Theodore and Wen-hui Chen Fellowship for Graduate Students at the University of Southern California is designed for USC graduate students who are making good progress to the degree in terms of both quality of work and timing, and who can provide a compelling statement about their current or planned research. In 2022, PhD recipients of the Chen Fellowship receive a stipend, 36 units of course tuition and payment of all university fees, including health and dental insurance. The fellowship may be awarded for a maximum of two years. Chen Fellows also receive $1,000 award from the Graduate School that may be used to travel to research related conferences and other professional development opportunities.