Midwestern 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 Midwestern region states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) during the full 2024-2025 school year.
3. Academics
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
4. Financial Need
Can demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
KWVD Scholarship & Criteria
1. Heritage
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).
2. Enrollment
Will be a full-time student at a school in one of the designated Midwestern region states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin) during the full 2024-2025 school year.
Your category depends on what your status will be during the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 School Year
The chosen college must be within the Midwestern region. You must include a copy of your acceptance letter.
College Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
The chosen college must be within the Midwestern region. You must include a copy of your acceptance letter.
College Seniors
You must be planning to attend a graduate or professional school in the Midwestern region during the 2024-2025 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 2024-2025 school year at a school within the Midwestern region.
Go to Scholarship Application