[KS] Call for Applications: Undergraduate Study Abroad Travel Grants

[Linda Tobash]

Dear KS listed members,

The Korea Society is pleased to announce the launch of our new Undergraduate
Korea Study Abroad Travel Grant
<https://koreasociety.smapply.io/prog/the_korea_society_undergraduate_study_abroad_travel_grant_/>.
It is a ‘topping off’ grant for those who can benefit from support to help
defray travel costs. It is awarded directly to the student.



It would be much appreciated if you could share this information with
interested students who are studying abroad in Korea for a full academic
term this fall. They can also be involved in a full year of study.



Given the Society’s commitment to promote a greater awareness,
understanding and cooperation between the people of the U.S. and Korea,
this travel grant has been created to ensure a wide-range of undergraduate
students have opportunities to study and live in Korea. However, for some
the high cost of travel to and from Korea can present a burden.  Funding
for travel within the country can be nonexistent.  Therefore this travel
‘topping off’ grant has been developed to defray travel expenses for
students who would normally struggle financially to realize the
life-changing experience of studying abroad, the soft-skill development
which future employers find so attractive, and, most importantly, the
opportunity to cultivate an in-person understanding of Korea, a country of
strategic importance to the U.S.



We are working within a very tight timeframe for the fall 2023 grant. The
application is currently open with a *deadline for applying on August 20,
2023*. Later this fall we will launch a second competition for students
planning to study abroad in Korea in 2024.



This grant is made possible through the generous support of the CKD Kochon
Foundation.



Some key information about the grant which is included in the attached
announcement:

*Eligibility Requirements*

   - Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited U.S.
   college or university.
   - Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
   - Demonstrate a strong interest in the Republic of Korea.
   - Demonstrate financial need and a compelling explanation of how the
   travel grant award is important to them personally.
   - Intend to enroll (or be enrolled) in a full academic term in fall 2023
   or a full academic year studying abroad in Korea.

*Benefits: *

·         Travel grant of up to $2,500 USD, awarded directly to the student.

·         Upon returning to the U.S., an opportunity to participate in a
panel discussion offered by the Society with other grantees to share
insights on the value of studying abroad in the Republic of Korea.



*Website: *https://www.koreasociety.org/education/travel-abroad

*Application Link: *
https://koreasociety.smapply.io/prog/the_korea_society_undergraduate_study_abroad_travel_grant_/


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Tobash
at linda.tobash at koreasociety.org.



Thank you for your assistance.
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