(NAME-MCE) Eva Lowe Fellowship for Social Justice, Summer 2010 - Deadline March 8, 2010

[Anselmo Villanueva]

I apologize for sending this out so late.  I just received the information.

Eva Lowe -- what an amazing woman!  A Chinese Student Organization in her
high school in 1926?  Wow!!

And... check out the Chinese Progressive Association... looks like they are
doing some great work.

Anselmo

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Information on fellowship:  www.evalowe.org

Information on the Chinese Progressive Association  www.cpasf.org

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Summer 2010 - Deadline March 8, 2010

The Eva Lowe Fellowship for Social Justice

Chinese Progressive Association

APPLICATIONS DUE: MONDAY, March 8 , 2010

Eva Lowe is a longtime progressive community activist who has committed her
life to serving the community, she turns 101 this year. Born in Fort Bragg,
California in 1909, Eva was the fourth child of five girls. Her mother
passed away when she was young and her father was a cook at a lumber mill.
Throughout her early life, she and her family went back and forth to China
for education and to support the anti-imperialist movement. She was inspired
by China’s movement and the women’s rights movement and got involved in many
progressive issues. In 1926 she was a part of her high school’s Chinese
Student Association and made ‘soap box’ speeches in Chinatown to condemn
foreign aggression in China. In the 1930s during the Great Depression, Eva
became involved with Huaren Shiye Hui (Chinese Unemployed Alliance), a
predecessor organization to the Chinese Progressive Association. Returning
to China in 1937 during China’s war with Japan, Eva volunteered at the China
Defense League for Madame Sun-Yat Sen. In 1941, Eva and her family returned
the United States to settle in Oakland and to start a small grocery
business. Later her family became well known philanthropists and community
leaders. After retirement, she volunteered for over 15 years at the Chinese
Culture Center, the Chinese Hospital, and UC Moffitt Hospital. Eva has
dedicated her life to social and economic justice and believes that people
should actively work to end imperialism and ‘fight for the underdog,’ the
poor and working class community.

The Eva Lowe Fellowship for Social Justice provides a unique opportunity to
a new generation of activists and organizers who want to build the power of
and improve the lives of the working class Chinese immigrant community.
During eight weeks of intensive training, ground work and reflection, Eva
Lowe Fellows will learn about and support Chinese immigrant struggles in San
Francisco, work to connect the larger API Movement across the country and
build lasting relationships with peers, mentors and community members.

Fellowship Details

All placements for the program will be in San Francisco, California.
Scholarships ranging from $500 - $2000 are available but students are also
encouraged to seek additional and alternative funding sources (include
campus work-study programs, scholarships and stipends). All other costs will
the responsibility of each Fellow though some assistance may be offered to
locate and secure housing. A maximum of four Fellows will be chosen for the
2010 year.

Application Deadlines

Applications are due by Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm.

Applications can be filled out online at www.evalowe.org

We will announce the Fellowship recipients by March 20, 2010.

About the Chinese Progressive Association

Founded in 1972, the Chinese Progressive Association educates, organizes and
empowers the low income and working class immigrant Chinese community in San
Francisco to build collective power with other oppressed communities to
demand better living and working conditions and justice for all people.

Visit our web site at www.cpasf.org

Chinese Progressive Association  www.cpasf.org