2023 KRC Scholarship Award Announcement: Apply Today!
Apply today to the 2023 KRC Scholarship Awards for Asian American and Pacific Islander students!
The Korean Resource Center (KRC) is pleased to announce the 2023 KRC Scholarship awards to empower and support Korean and/or Asian American/Pacific Islander youth.
KRC was founded in 1983 with four founding principles (Live Right, Know Your Roots, Live Strong, Live Together), and has worked to empower Korean, low-income, immigrant, and other Asian American,Pacific Islander, and people of color communities in Southern California.
The KRC Scholarship Awards commemorates the late Jung Bong Jimmy Choi (고 정봉 최진환 박사) who as one of the founders of KRC, dedicated himself to empowering young people by focusing on Korean cultural heritage and democratic actions among Korean Americans.
Application deadline: April 17th, 2023
Awards
KRC will offer four scholarship awards of $2000 each. A special category has been set aside for Undocumented students only. Preference will be given to low income and other underserved students.
Jung Bong Puri Scholarship: Puri (뿌리) means the “root”. We place value in cultural diversity, and knowing one’s roots is the starting point. This category is specifically for those who identify as Korean Americans.
Jung Bong Hongik Scholarship: Hongik (홍익인간) refers to the founding spirit of Korea (고조선, Gojoseon kingdom), and it means “ to widely benefit humankind”
Du-re Scholarship: Du-re (두레) is a traditional collective laboring operation within small farming communities in Korea, where the villagers supported each other and had celebrations and fun activities together.
Dream Scholarship: KRC has been fiercely working to protect the dreams of Undocumented youth. The Dream Scholarship Award is exclusively designated for undocumented students.
Eligibility
Identifies as Korean American and/or Asian American & Pacific Islander
Demonstrated financial need
Currently enrolled at a college or university in the U.S as a part-time (6 or more units) or full-time degree seeking student, or will be enrolled in Fall of 2023.
Must be present at the award ceremony in mid-May 2023 (in person or via video conferencing).
How to Apply
We accept online applications only. You may apply at this link. Applicants will need to prepare specific documents (see below), and fill out the online application form. Applications and all supporting documents including recommendation letters must be submitted by April 17th, 2023.
Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.
Please prepare for the following materials before filling out the application form:
[REQUIRED] 2 letters of recommendation: please ask that recommendation letters be sent directly to scholarship@krcla.org. It is recommended to have at least one reference who is familiar with the applicant’s social/extra-curricular contributions. Include in the subject line of the reference letter: applicant's name. Please be sure that we receive the letters by April 17th. It is recommended to ask them for the letter BEFORE completing the online application so that the letters arrive on time.
[REQUIRED] Tuition statement from current or intended college.
[REQUIRED] Financial need calculation and EFC (please see the application for details).
(Only for prospective college students) Proof of college acceptance.
[REQUIRED] One long essay in English (500-800 words) or in Korean (350-550 words) answering the prompt:
Korean Resource Center celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023. For the last 40 years, KRC has been empowering communities by providing service, education, cultural organization, and advocacy as exemplified by the mottos "Live Right", "Know Your Roots", "Live in Strength", and "Live in Harmony". Which motto (or mottos) can you relate to and why?
[REQUIRED] — One short (2-3 paragraphs) writings on the personal or financial challenges
Optional: Scanned copy of transcript, list of awards / extra curricular activities.
The essays can be in English or Korean. If submitting an essay in Korean language, if possible, please include an English translation to assist us with the review process. However, the English translation is optional and will not impact your application.
All applications require signing into a Google account. We do not collect the account information, and it can be any account (not just the applicant’s own).
Contacts
Please email scholarship@krcla.org for any questions.
