Duke Student Thang Lian Named Beinecke Scholar

He is among 19 students nationwide selected in the 2024 class of scholars

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Thang Lian

“My dream is to engage with scholarship in ways that benefit my community by funneling all that I have learned and am doing back to the Chin people. This moment is so much bigger than me.”

Thang Lian

“My main goal in life is to put the Chin community first,” said Lian. “My dream is to engage with scholarship in ways that benefit my community by funneling all that I have learned and am doing back to the Chin people. This moment is so much bigger than me. This is for my family, my community and my ancestors.”

Lian is also thankful to his mentors, among them Calvin Cheung-Miaw, Susan Thananopavarn, and Wesley Hogan. “[They] have been instrumental in shaping not only my scholarship, but who I am,” he said.

The Beinecke Scholarship Program, established in 1971 to honor Edwin, Frederick and Walter Beinecke, seeks to encourage and enable highly motivated students to pursue opportunities available to them in a graduate school of their choice.

Duke juniors who are considering applying should contact a Nationally Competitive Scholarships advisor. The deadline for individuals applying through the Duke campus process for the 2025-2026 academic year is February 21, 2025. For more information about the Beinecke Scholarship Program, visit https://beineckescholarship.org/