[KS] scholarship for language study at Yonsei

Alina Oh alina.ny at koreasociety.org
Tue Jan 11 16:56:13 EST 2000


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Peter Ohm Scholarships
For Language Study at Yonsei University, Seoul
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Contact: Alina Oh (212) 759-7525, ext. 15

The Korea Society is currently accepting applications for its Peter Ohm
scholarships which support Korean language study in Korea at the Korean
Language Institute, Yonsei University.

Two awards are available, one for the 2000 summer term (June-September
2000), and one for the 2000-2001 academic year (September 2000-June 2001).
 The scholarship provides tuition, round-trip airfare and a modest living
stipend during the grant period.

The Peter Ohm Scholarship program was established in 1990 with a grant from
the New York Korean Veterans' Memorial Commission.  The awards are named in
honor of the late Peter Ohm, founder and president of The Korea Times - New
York, who served as the Commission's Vice-Chairman.

Eligibility
Graduate students enrolled in degree programs or recent college graduates
with a clearly defined interest in Korea.
U.S. citizens who are currently residing in the United States

Benefits
Tuition and fees
Economy class round-trip airfare between the recipient's home of record
       and Seoul by the most direct route
Monthly living allowance

Terms and Conditions
The scholarships are awarded only for study at the Korean Language Insitute
(KLI) of Yonsei University in Seoul.
Scholarship recipients must be resident in Korea during the entire period
of the scholarship.
Except for related study or research, no other activities may be undertaken
during the period of the scholarship.
All scholarship recipients are required to submit a brief written report
within 30 days of the completion of their program of study.  The recipient
of the academic year scholarship must also submit an interim report.
Any other financial assistance received for the period of the scholarship
must be reported immediately for possible adjustment of the scholarship
benefits.

Application
Applicants must submit an application form, resume, official college
transcripts and two letters of reference.
Personal interviews may be conducted at the discretion of the scholarship
selection committee.
Completed applications (including all supporting documentation) must be
received at The Korea Society no later than March 1, 2000.





Alina Oh
Program Associate
The Korea Society
212-759-7525 ext 15
alina.ny at koreasociety.org



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