1. Purpose
To award and to encourage outstanding students learning Korean language and culture
2. Eligibility
Students between 6-11th grade (from Middle and High School), who attended schoolat least 4 years in the United States, and must be enrolled in Korean language classes (must include a recommendation from student’s Korean language teacher)
3. Selection Criteria
- Student must have attended school at least 4 years in the United States
- Currently enrolled in Korean language class at your school
- Currently GPA for Korean class is above 3.0
- A great interest in learning Korean language and culture
4. Scholarship Award Category:
- Hangul Grand Scholarship (1st Place) :Certificate + Scholarship of $250
* If you are a high school student, you can choose between Summer Program in Korea (from July 4 to July 20, Participation Fee of $500) and Scholarship of $250
- King Sejong’s Scholarship (2nd Place) :Certificate + Scholarship of $200
- Hunminjeongeum Scholarship (3rd Place):Certificate + Scholarship of $100
5. Selecting Process Criteria:
- Korean language class grade (based on Fall 2017/Spring 2018)
- Essay (Korean or English; English essay must include at least 1 paragraph of Korean)
- A recommendation from Korean teacher
- Number of years of Korean language education
6. Required Documents
- Application form: inquire your Korean teacher, or download from KECLA website (http://www.kecla.org)
- A recommendation letter from Korean language teacher (use the form provided)
- An essay: it must be double-spaced, Times New Roman font, size 12, and MAX. 2 pages,
- Parent/Guardian Agreement Form (only for the high school applicants who wish to participate for the Summer Program in Korea)
7. Deadlines and Submissions
- Must submit by visiting office or via mail post marked by April 27, 2018 (no email)
- Submit to : Korean Education Centers in your area (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Seattle, Honolulu)
Please refer to the attached file for details.