Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)

Background:

KASF is a national organization with seven separate regions based in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, D.C. In order to better serve the fast growing number of Korean-American students nationwide, KASF established a national executive board composed of representatives from each of the regions in 1989. Each region has its own board of directors and officers which oversees fundraising, awarding of scholarships, foundation membership, and other related committee activities.

The Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF) is a non-profit, volunteer-managed organization established to help meet the financial needs of Korean-American students seeking higher education. Specifically, the foundation seeks to:

1. Assist Korean American students in pursuit of academic and personal achievement,
2. Encourage community and civic service as an integral part of leadership development, and
3. Nurture the sense of pride and confidence in Korean cultural heritage and tradition.

Eligibility:

KASF scholarships (which range from $500 to $5,000) are offered to the qualified Korea American students (and to non-Korean students if funds are available) who are enrolled in a full time program in the U.S and cover the following.:

1. High School Students - Based on special talents (i.e., winner of musical competition)
2. College
3. Graduate School
4. Professional Schools (Law, Medical, etc.)

Qualifications:

1. Undergraduate, graduate, and high school students enrolled full time during the scholarship application year.
2. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
3. Students with a Korean heritage studying in the United States regardless of citizenship status (including Korean Nationals).
4. If extra funds are available, other students (non-Korean) may qualify for some scholarships.

Evaluation Criteria:

Our applicants are evaluated based on the following criteria:

1. Financial Need
2. Scholastic Achievement
3. Recommendations
4. Essay
5. Community Service/Extracurricular Activities

Important Dates:

There are 7 Regional divisions, and each division has its own operations with different deadlines.
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Official Website:

Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)
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