Chi Changemaker Scholarship

My father, Guangqing Chi, was the first person from his rural fishing village to come to the U.S. Today, he is an international scholar of demography and sociology, leading innovative research on migration, food security, education, and social mobility. I am inspired by his story of resilience and hope. ​

 

From living in a low-income area of Mississippi as a child, visiting rural schools in Pennsylvania as a former public official, and interviewing labor migrants in Kyrgyzstan through my research experience, I see the power of education in uplifting individuals, families, communities, and our world. 

 

To help more students attend college, I founded and am sponsoring the Chi Changemaker Scholarship. It is an annual, merit-based $1,000 award supporting a young changemaker to pursue higher education. The recipient will also receive a 1-on-1, year-long leadership development program valued at $2,400 to grow their social impact under my mentorship. ​

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Applicants must be current high school students or 2025 graduates between the ages of 14-18, have a GPA of 3.5 or above, and demonstrate community service and leadership. ​This scholarship is supported by Bold.org, which facilitates the application and selection process. ​​