The Charles and Lynn Zhang Scholarship
The Academically Talented Youth Program (ATYP) in Western Michigan University's Office of Pre-College Programming is pleased to 
Funding for this scholarship is provided by Charles Zhang and Lynn Chen-Zhang. The Zhangs both earned graduate degrees from Western Michigan University and run a Michigan-based fee-only financial planning and investment firm, Zhang Financial. In addition, the Zhang's two sons, Mitchell and Alex, are ATYP alumni. The Zhangs are supporters of many programs on campus, including the Zhang Career Center in the Haworth College of Business and the Zhang Legacy Collections Center. Lynn Chen-Zhang serves as vice chair of the WMU Board of Trustees, and is also president of the WMU Foundation Board of Directors. Charles Zhang has served as an adjunct professor of finance at WMU.
If you believe you meet the criteria for this scholarship:
- Check the box on the online registration form stating that you qualify for free or reduced lunch. Checking the box will waive the initial registration fee.
- Complete the registration process.
- Follow-up ASAP with your school counselor. Ask the counselor to please email us at @email verifying your free or reduced-lunch status.
- We will email you regarding the scholarship and provide you with details on ordering books and calculators.
ATYP extends its heartfelt gratitude to the Zhangs, not only for the creation of this scholarship, but for their steadfast support over the past several years.