WON-JOON YOON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

On Sunday 4 July 1999, a bright and promising young Korean graduate student was killed as he was entering his church. He was the victim of a random act of extremist violence. Indiana University is united in deploring the hatred and intolerance that caused this senseless tragedy and is committed to the principles and ideals that make this university a place where people from all walks of life and from all nations and regions, can join together in pursuit of knowledge and mutual respect.

As a way of underscoring Mr. Yoon's legacy, Indiana University has established this scholarship. The Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship will provide financial support for IU students who have exemplified tolerance and understanding across racial and religious lines through service, personal commitment, academic achievement and future potential.

Candidates may be graduate students or undergraduates who have completed at least one academic year of study at Indiana University at the time of application. Candidates may be citizens of any country.
Candidates must be full-time students pursuing Indiana University degrees.
Candidates may be self-nominated or nominated by faculty and staff at Indiana University.
Candidates or nominees must submit a statement (not to exceed 750 words) describing what the scholarship will enable them to accomplish in their academic programs. The scholarship should be taken up before the end of the 2000 calendar year.
Three letters of support are required, at least one of which should be from an Indiana University faculty member.
On an annual basis the minimum scholarship award will be $2,500.
The application deadline is February 1, 2000.

Completed applications should be sent to the Won-Joon Yoon Scholarship Committee, Franklin Hall, Room 311, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana 47405.

Please direct questions to Susan Carty, Franklin Hall 311, 812-855-7557; e-mail: scarty@indiana.edu.