Dance Ensemble established a scholarship fund in memory of Dance Ensemble member John
Minh Dung Vo in 2000. It is set up to ideally support "5th Year Seniors," i.e. those who are
attending UMM for a fifth year so they can complete multiple majors, at least one of which is in
the arts. Dance Ensemble is responsible for sustaining the fund and selecting recipients according
to the guidelines set out in the scholarship application.John Vo Scholarship
John Minh Dung Vo was an active member of the UMM Dance Ensemble, the Swing Club, and the Art Club
until his untimely death in August of 1999. John was a triple major combining Computer Science,
English and Art. A scholarship fund in his memory was started in the Spring of 2000, the year that
John would have graduated from UMM, with proceeds from the Dance Ensemble’s performance. The
Scholarship will be directed towards students who are completing cross-disciplinary work.
Selection Guidelines
For students pursuing multiple majors, at least one of which is in the arts. Preference will be
given to 5th or 6th year students.
Total amount of award $500 (until we generate more funds.) Minimum GPA 3.0 with preference to
students with higher GPA’s. Proposed Application process:
1. An Essay 500 words discussing why applicant has chosen to have more than one major and why
one of them is in an art discipline.
2. Names of two UMM faculty or staff references
3. Time frame: applications due mid-March 18, selection by April 1.
Final selection of a recipient will be made by a committee made up of at least two members of the
Dance Ensemble. If possible, Angie Vo or another member of John’s family will also review
applications. The Swing Club and the Art Club will also be invited to participate in selection of
the recipient. Otherwise the selection process will follow the procedures and guidelines of the
Development Office and Financial Aid.
John Vo Memorial Scholarship Application
Return to the Office of Financial Aid by MARCH 17, 2003 at 4:30 PM
The John Vo Memorial Scholarship was established by the UMM Dance Ensemble in memory of John Minh
Dung Vo who was an active member of the Dance Ensemble , the Swing Club and the Art Club as a
triple major in Computer Science, English and Studio Art. The scholarship will go to UMM students
who are completing cross-disciplinary work which includes the arts.
Name Majors
Year in School GPA
UMM address
phone
Volunteer Activities/Community Service
Clubs & Organizations in which you are active
Honors and Achievements
Describe your goals for the future and how your interdisciplinary majors will help you achieve
those goals. Explain your reasons for including the arts in your work at UMM.