Southern Regional Chapter Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Application Criteria
1. Heritage
Must be of Korean heritage (i.e., have a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or be adopted from Korea).
2. Enrollment
Will be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Southern region states (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee) during the 2023-2024 school year.
3. Academics
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
4. Financial Need
Can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
KWVD Scholarship & Criteria
To be eligible, the applicant should meet the following requirements:
Be a direct descendant of a Korean-War Veteran who served in Korea from June 25, 1950–January 31, 1955 (Korean War Era, as designated by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs).
Be enrolled as a full-time student during the 2022-2023 academic year.
Attend a school located in the KASF Southern Region: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Your category depends on what your status will be during the 2023-2024 school year, as follows:
High School Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
Scholarships awarded based on achievement (not based on financial need).
High School Seniors With Plans To Attend College In 2023-2024 School Year
The chosen college must be within the Southern region. You must include a copy of your acceptance letter.
College Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
The school you are attending must be within the Southern region.
College Seniors
You must be planning to attend a graduate or professional school in the Southern region during the 2023-2024 school year. You must submit a letter of acceptance from the graduate or professional school.
Graduate Students
You must be continuing your studies in the 2023-2024 school year at a school within the Southern region.
Go to Scholarship Application