Northeastern Regional Chapter Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Application Overview
Eligibility requirements below apply to applicants for the 2026–2027 award year. Read all sections carefully to confirm you meet the criteria before beginning an application.
General Eligibility
- Heritage: Applicants must have Korean ancestry—this includes having a Korean parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent, or being adopted from Korea.
- Enrollment: You must be enrolled full-time at an institution located in one of the Northeastern states listed below for the entire 2026–2027 academic year. Eligible states: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
- Academic Standing: A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is required.
- Financial Need: Applicants must demonstrate financial need.
KWVD Scholarship Specific Requirement
- Military Connection: To qualify for the KWVD scholarship, you must be a direct descendant of a Korean War veteran who served in Korea during the Korean War Era, June 25, 1950 – January 31, 1955 (as designated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs).
Applicant Categories (based on status during 2026–2027)
Select the category that matches your status for the 2026–2027 school year:
- High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- High school seniors who plan to begin college in 2026–2027
- College freshmen, sophomores, and juniors
- College seniors
- Graduate students
Additional Instructions
- International and self-supporting applicants must complete the Personal Financial Statement form (downloadable from the application pages) and upload the filled form to the Financial Documentation section.
- Individuals who are not current students may still apply if they provide proof of intent to enroll full-time in 2026–2027 (examples: acceptance letters, signed commitment letters, or similar documentation).
- Applicants who live in, or expect to live in, the United States during the 2026–2027 school year are eligible regardless of U.S. citizenship status (U.S. citizens and non-citizens are welcome).
How to Apply
Begin your application by choosing the appropriate category under APPLY HERE on the application page. For questions or additional assistance, email: nerc.scholarship@kasf.org.