The Korean American Scholarship Foundation’s Eastern Regional Chapter supports students of Korean heritage who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. 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.
Scholarship Details
- Offered by the Korean American Scholarship Foundation - Eastern Regional Chapter
- Supports students attending school in the Eastern U.S. region
- Applies to the full coming academic year
- Considers both academic merit and financial need
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be of Korean heritage (including adoptees from Korea)
- Enrolled full-time at a school in DE, DC, KY, MD, NC, PA, VA, or WV
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Must demonstrate financial need
Application Process
- Confirm eligibility based on heritage, residency, enrollment, and GPA
- Gather documentation showing financial need
- Complete the scholarship application via the Korean American Scholarship Foundation’s website
- Submit all required materials before the stated deadline
KASF scholarships (which range from $500 to $5,000) are offered to the qualified Korean American students (including foreign students from Korea). All applicants must be enrolled in a full time program in the U.S during the scholarship application year. If extra funds are available, other students (non Koreans) may qualify for scholarships.
