In the Spring of 2024, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded nine scholarships; five scholarships were given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and four scholarships were given to Electrical Engineering students. These outstanding students were selected based on their their achievements inside and outside the classroom.
The review and selection process was completed in May, 2024 and 16 students were awarded scholarships. The Foundation congratulates all scholarship recipients on their success and is proud to be able to support them in their academic journey.
In the Spring of 2023, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded ten scholarships; five scholarships were given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and five scholarships were given to Electrical Engineering students. The students are extremely grateful for the support as it truly makes a difference in their lives. They report that they can focus more on their academic studies, worry less about their finances and complete their degrees in a more timely fashion.
On May 29, 2023, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded scholarships to 17 students. The scholarship panel was inspired by the academic abilities of these students as well as the students’ drive and determination to pursue their goals.
In the Spring of 2022, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded ten scholarships; five scholarships were given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and five scholarships were given to Electrical Engineering students. Of these recipients, one graduated after the spring ’22 semester, earning Summa Cum Laude honors. Nine recipients were transfer students who acclimated very well to CSU. We are pleased to report that all of the recipients improved their GPA during the semester they received the scholarship support.
On May 27, 2022, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded scholarships to 19 students. These individuals have demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership qualities, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
2021 was challenging year as the COVID-19 Pandemic continued. Despite the challenges, the Chia Fan Foundation is proud to share the following accomplishments this year.
Cleveland State University Scholarship Program
The inaugural recipients of the Chia Fan Foundation Scholarship at Cleveland State University were awarded in the Spring of 2021. A total of ten scholarships were awarded, with five scholarships given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and five scholarships given to Electrical Engineering students.
The Operations and Supply Chain Management scholarship winners were selected by faculty in the College of Business, with three rounds of discussion and much health debate to finalize the five winners.
The Electrical Engineering scholarship winners were selected by the Assistant Dean of the Engineering College and forwarded to the Electrical Engineering department for confirmation/comments.
For our fourth year of the Taiwan, ROC scholarship program, we received 460 applicants for the 2021 scholarships. The review and selection process was completed on May 30, 2021 and fourteen students were awarded scholarships. The Foundation congratulates all scholarship recipients on their success and is proud to be able to support them in their academic journey.
For award ceremony photos, the list of scholarship winners, and the list of dedicated review committees, please see the Chinese section of our website.
2020
2020 has been a very unusual and different year for all of us due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite the challenging environment, the Chia Fan Foundation continues to pursue its set mission and we have the following accomplishments to share this year.
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Scholarship Program
This is the third year of our scholarship program in Taiwan, ROC. We received 220 applicants for a 2020 scholarship. And while the number of applicants is less than that of 2019, this is still a lot of applications for our team of volunteers to process. Special thanks to our managing Director Professor C. L. Lai, committee members and staff members for reviewing all applicants and to the applicants as well for submitting their applications. The review and selection process was completed on May 30, 2020 and fifteen students were awarded scholarships at the award ceremony held on June 23, 2020. The Foundation is proud to be able to contribute to each and everyone’s journey of education. We wish all the scholarship recipients success in their academic work.
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For more award ceremony photos, the list of scholarship winners, and the list of dedicated review committees, please see the Chinese section of our website.
Special Gift Received
The Foundation received a special donation of Sixty Thousand Dollars in July 2020, from a family member, Dr. Hsiao-Fann Chia, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.. We appreciate her support and would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. H.S. Chia for her generosity. We plan to put her donation to good use.
New Scholarship Program at Cleveland State University
We are pleased to announce a new Chia Fan Foundation scholarship program at Cleveland State University, which was one of the goals of The Foundation at its inception. This initiative is spearheaded by a close, long-term friend of the family and Foundation, Professor Injazz Chen of Cleveland State University. Dr. Chen, working with CSU’s Advancement staff, has developed the guidelines for this scholarship program. We appreciate their efforts and we are excited to begin offering scholarships at CSU for the 2021 Spring semester. We will announce more details around this program as they evolve.
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2019
December 15, 2019
The Chia Fan foundation is proud to continue its support to the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems (ISSACS) at Case Western Reserve University. The collaboration and funding of this research enables students to develop problem solving skills in a State-of-The-Art IoT facility. The facility and research is conducted and managed by Professor Kenneth Loparo.
“We appreciate the generous support from the Chia Fan Foundation as it has allowed ISSACS to fund student projects and activities in the areas of smart, secure and connected systems that enhance design, critical problem solving and innovation skills” said Professor Kenneth Loparo, Director of ISSACS.
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May 31, 2019
The Chia Fan Foundation scholarship award ceremony was conducted on May 25, 2019. This was our 2nd year for awarding the scholarship. This year, the number of applicants more than doubled, going from 212 applicants in 2018 to over 500 applicants in 2019. Due to the increased number of applicants, it was a lot of work to review, interview, and process all of the applications.
The efforts were lead by the Managing Director in Taiwan, Professor Chun-Liang Lai, as well as committee members, staff and volunteers and their work was much appreciated. They selected eighteen candidates who were awarded with scholarships. The foundation is proud to be able to provide support to these young students, those in need and well-deserving recipients. It was a pleasure to participate in the award ceremony, and a great honor to meet with the dedicated committees, staff, and impressive young recipients. It is our plan to increase the number of scholarships in the coming years.
The Chia Fan Foundation has pledged financial support in the amount of $60,000 to the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems (ISSACS) at Case Western Reserve University, a new institute dedicated to advancing research on the Internet of Things. The support will be done in two installments – one in 2018, and one in 2019.
2017
December 20, 2017
The Chia Fan Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of their Taiwan office in the United Daily News, December 20, 2017. Applications for the Taiwan scholarship will be accepted from March 1 – 31, 2018. The 2018 Taiwan scholarship will be awarded in May, 2018. » Download Scholarship Application Form
June 28, 2017
The Chia Fan Foundation was established in memory of Mr. Fan Chia, for his life-long dedication towards fostering and educating students and young adults. The Chia Fan foundation is a private foundation funded and operated by the friends and family Mr. Fan Chia.
News & Events
2024
Cleveland State University Scholarship Program
In the Spring of 2024, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded nine scholarships; five scholarships were given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and four scholarships were given to Electrical Engineering students. These outstanding students were selected based on their their achievements inside and outside the classroom.
For the list of scholarship winners, please see the Cleveland State University Scholarship Program page.
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Scholarship Program
The review and selection process was completed in May, 2024 and 16 students were awarded scholarships. The Foundation congratulates all scholarship recipients on their success and is proud to be able to support them in their academic journey.
For the list of scholarship winners, please see the R.O.C. (Taiwan) Scholarship Program page.
2023
Cleveland State University Scholarship Program
In the Spring of 2023, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded ten scholarships; five scholarships were given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and five scholarships were given to Electrical Engineering students. The students are extremely grateful for the support as it truly makes a difference in their lives. They report that they can focus more on their academic studies, worry less about their finances and complete their degrees in a more timely fashion.
For the list of scholarship winners, please see the Cleveland State University Scholarship Program page.
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Scholarship Program
On May 29, 2023, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded scholarships to 17 students. The scholarship panel was inspired by the academic abilities of these students as well as the students’ drive and determination to pursue their goals.
For the list of scholarship winners, please see the Chinese section of our website page.
2022
Cleveland State University Scholarship Program
In the Spring of 2022, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded ten scholarships; five scholarships were given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and five scholarships were given to Electrical Engineering students. Of these recipients, one graduated after the spring ’22 semester, earning Summa Cum Laude honors. Nine recipients were transfer students who acclimated very well to CSU. We are pleased to report that all of the recipients improved their GPA during the semester they received the scholarship support.
For the list of scholarship winners, please see the Cleveland State University Scholarship Program page.
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Scholarship Program
On May 27, 2022, the Chia Fan Foundation awarded scholarships to 19 students. These individuals have demonstrated strong academic achievement, leadership qualities, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their communities.
For the list of scholarship winners, please see the Chinese section of our website page.
2021
2021 was challenging year as the COVID-19 Pandemic continued. Despite the challenges, the Chia Fan Foundation is proud to share the following accomplishments this year.
Cleveland State University Scholarship Program
The inaugural recipients of the Chia Fan Foundation Scholarship at Cleveland State University were awarded in the Spring of 2021. A total of ten scholarships were awarded, with five scholarships given to Operations and Supply Chain Management students and five scholarships given to Electrical Engineering students.
The Operations and Supply Chain Management scholarship winners were selected by faculty in the College of Business, with three rounds of discussion and much health debate to finalize the five winners.
The Electrical Engineering scholarship winners were selected by the Assistant Dean of the Engineering College and forwarded to the Electrical Engineering department for confirmation/comments.
For the list of scholarship winners, please see the Cleveland State University Scholarship Program page.
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Scholarship Program
For our fourth year of the Taiwan, ROC scholarship program, we received 460 applicants for the 2021 scholarships. The review and selection process was completed on May 30, 2021 and fourteen students were awarded scholarships. The Foundation congratulates all scholarship recipients on their success and is proud to be able to support them in their academic journey.
For award ceremony photos, the list of scholarship winners, and the list of dedicated review committees, please see the Chinese section of our website.
2020
2020 has been a very unusual and different year for all of us due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Despite the challenging environment, the Chia Fan Foundation continues to pursue its set mission and we have the following accomplishments to share this year.
R.O.C. (Taiwan) Scholarship Program
This is the third year of our scholarship program in Taiwan, ROC. We received 220 applicants for a 2020 scholarship. And while the number of applicants is less than that of 2019, this is still a lot of applications for our team of volunteers to process. Special thanks to our managing Director Professor C. L. Lai, committee members and staff members for reviewing all applicants and to the applicants as well for submitting their applications. The review and selection process was completed on May 30, 2020 and fifteen students were awarded scholarships at the award ceremony held on June 23, 2020. The Foundation is proud to be able to contribute to each and everyone’s journey of education. We wish all the scholarship recipients success in their academic work.
For more award ceremony photos, the list of scholarship winners, and the list of dedicated review committees, please see the Chinese section of our website.
Special Gift Received
The Foundation received a special donation of Sixty Thousand Dollars in July 2020, from a family member, Dr. Hsiao-Fann Chia, Taipei, Taiwan R.O.C.. We appreciate her support and would like to express our sincere gratitude to Dr. H.S. Chia for her generosity. We plan to put her donation to good use.
New Scholarship Program at Cleveland State University
We are pleased to announce a new Chia Fan Foundation scholarship program at Cleveland State University, which was one of the goals of The Foundation at its inception. This initiative is spearheaded by a close, long-term friend of the family and Foundation, Professor Injazz Chen of Cleveland State University. Dr. Chen, working with CSU’s Advancement staff, has developed the guidelines for this scholarship program. We appreciate their efforts and we are excited to begin offering scholarships at CSU for the 2021 Spring semester. We will announce more details around this program as they evolve.
2019
December 15, 2019
The Chia Fan foundation is proud to continue its support to the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems (ISSACS) at Case Western Reserve University. The collaboration and funding of this research enables students to develop problem solving skills in a State-of-The-Art IoT facility. The facility and research is conducted and managed by Professor Kenneth Loparo.
“We appreciate the generous support from the Chia Fan Foundation as it has allowed ISSACS to fund student projects and activities in the areas of smart, secure and connected systems that enhance design, critical problem solving and innovation skills” said Professor Kenneth Loparo, Director of ISSACS.
May 31, 2019
The Chia Fan Foundation scholarship award ceremony was conducted on May 25, 2019. This was our 2nd year for awarding the scholarship. This year, the number of applicants more than doubled, going from 212 applicants in 2018 to over 500 applicants in 2019. Due to the increased number of applicants, it was a lot of work to review, interview, and process all of the applications.
The efforts were lead by the Managing Director in Taiwan, Professor Chun-Liang Lai, as well as committee members, staff and volunteers and their work was much appreciated. They selected eighteen candidates who were awarded with scholarships. The foundation is proud to be able to provide support to these young students, those in need and well-deserving recipients. It was a pleasure to participate in the award ceremony, and a great honor to meet with the dedicated committees, staff, and impressive young recipients. It is our plan to increase the number of scholarships in the coming years.
For additional award ceremony photos, see the Chinese section of our website.
2018
January 31, 2018
The Chia Fan Foundation has pledged financial support in the amount of $60,000 to the Institute for Smart, Secure and Connected Systems (ISSACS) at Case Western Reserve University, a new institute dedicated to advancing research on the Internet of Things. The support will be done in two installments – one in 2018, and one in 2019.
2017
December 20, 2017
The Chia Fan Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of their Taiwan office in the United Daily News, December 20, 2017. Applications for the Taiwan scholarship will be accepted from March 1 – 31, 2018. The 2018 Taiwan scholarship will be awarded in May, 2018.
» Download Scholarship Application Form
June 28, 2017
The Chia Fan Foundation was established in memory of Mr. Fan Chia, for his life-long dedication towards fostering and educating students and young adults. The Chia Fan foundation is a private foundation funded and operated by the friends and family Mr. Fan Chia.