<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="verdana, sans-serif">Dear KS listed members, </font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div class="gmail_default" style=""><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">The Korea Society is pleased to announce the launch of our new <a href="https://koreasociety.smapply.io/prog/the_korea_society_undergraduate_study_abroad_travel_grant_/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Undergraduate
Korea Study Abroad Travel Grant</a>. 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. </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">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. </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">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. </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">We are working within a very tight timeframe for the fall 2023 grant.
The application is currently open with a <b>deadline
for applying on August 20, 2023</b>. Later this fall we will launch a second
competition for students planning to study abroad in Korea in 2024. </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">This grant is made possible through the generous support of the
CKD Kochon Foundation. </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"> </font></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span style="color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"><font face="verdana, sans-serif" style="">Some key information about the grant which is included in the
attached announcement: </font><br>
<br>
</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt"><b><span style="font-size:9pt">Eligibility Requirements</span></b><span style="font-size:9pt"></span></p>

<ul style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in" type="disc">
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt">Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in an accredited U.S.
     college or university.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt">Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt">Demonstrate a strong interest in the Republic of Korea.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt">Demonstrate financial need and a compelling explanation of how the
     travel grant award is important to them personally.</span></li>
 <li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:9pt">Intend to enroll (or be enrolled) in a full academic term in fall 2023
     or a full academic year studying abroad in Korea.  </span></li>
</ul>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt"><b><span style="font-size:9pt">Benefits: </span></b><span style="font-size:9pt"></span></p>

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</span></span><span style="font-size:9pt;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">Travel grant of up to $2,500 USD, awarded directly to the student.</span></p>

<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Symbol;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">        
</span></span><span style="font-size:9pt">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. </span><span style="font-size:9pt;color:black;border:1pt none windowtext;padding:0in"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt"><span style="font-size:11.5pt"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="verdana, sans-serif" style=""><b style="">Website: </b><a href="https://www.koreasociety.org/education/travel-abroad">https://www.koreasociety.org/education/travel-abroad</a><br><br><b>Application Link: </b><a href="https://koreasociety.smapply.io/prog/the_korea_society_undergraduate_study_abroad_travel_grant_/">https://koreasociety.smapply.io/prog/the_korea_society_undergraduate_study_abroad_travel_grant_/</a></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="verdana, sans-serif"><br></font></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="verdana, sans-serif">If you have
any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Linda Tobash at <a href="mailto:linda.tobash@koreasociety.org">linda.tobash@koreasociety.org</a>.</font></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><font face="verdana, sans-serif" style="">Thank you
for your assistance.</font></p></div></div>