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Wang Ji Thong Family Scholarship
For Health Professions 2021

   Jason Wang, MD. Dr. Wang earned his medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University beforegoing to complete his residency at the Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine Program affiliated with theUniversity of California. He is board certified and a member of the American Academic of FamilyPhysicians. Zack Ji. When Zack was a young child growing up in Northeast Ohio, he aspired to become adoctor. However, instead of buying an MCAT preparation book, he spent his allowance on a computerso he could play Starcraft. This parked his interest in technology, and he went on to graduate from theUniversity of California, Irvine with a degree in computer science. Today, Zack manages an investmentportfolio with holdings in medical technology, B2B commerce, nightlife, commercial real estate, andretail services.

   A special thank you to Dr. Aileen Thong for contributing to our FamilyScholarship for Health Professions. Dr. Thong is donating on behalf ofher father, Louis Gitsin Thong (left). Mr. Thong had a background inbusiness management and finance and had careers spanning decadesin the oil and rubber industries. After World War II, Mr. Thong accepteda position with the Standard Oil Company which would later becomeExxon Mobil. In his position, he rose to become an executive of thecompany in Malaysia. Mr. Thong encouraged education for all childrenand this donation reflects the desire for academic excellence in thehealth field.
　

  Asian Services in Action, Inc. (ASIA) was founded in 1995 by four womenhoping to ignite the untapped potential of the emerging AAPI population inNortheast Ohio. The agency began with a small effort of carrying out a one-day health initiative that reached 60 members from the Asian community.
Today, ASIA operates two International Community Health Centers inNortheast Ohio that have served nearly 7,000 patients. The organizationhas served nearly 60,000 clients and patients across six departments andprograms.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Before you submit your application, attach the following:

□ Application Form (page 3)
□ Copy of most recent school transcript
□ Copy of ACT or SAT score(s)
□ Current resume or CV that includes volunteerism
□ Typed essay response
□ Name of individual submitting letter of recommendation

Any missing requirements will deem the application ineligible. Applicants will receive notification of theirsubmitted application by e-mail and will be notified in writing of the scholarship committee's decision.