2015 Korean-American Society of Houston

Scholarship Application

Please complete and send this form and all additional materials to programs@kashouston.org by
September 1st. Incomplete applications will not be eligible. No late applications will be accepted. Any
questions, comments, or concerns, please email the scholarship chair at programs@kashouston.org.

PURPOSE
The KASH Scholarship recognizes distinguished students who have demonstrated academic
achievement, an interest in Korean culture, and active community involvement. The scholarship will be
rewarded based on these factors to honor and support promising individuals.

AWARD
Three scholarships will be presented in the amount of $1,500 each at the annual Korean Festival in the
fall. The recipients will be given prior notice and are expected to attend the Korean Festival on Saturday,
October 17th, 2015.

QUALIFICATIONS
● Applicants must be EITHER an entering Freshman OR a full-time college student enrolled at a
post-secondary institution in the U.S.
● Applicants must hold a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher

REQUIRED MATERIALS
● A complete scholarship application form
● A complete unofficial high school transcript of grades OR unofficial college transcript
● A proof of enrollment for Fall 2015
● An electronic copy of SAT scores

Disclaimer
By applying for the KASH Scholarship and by signing this form, I verify that all of the above
information and attached documents I have provided are accurate to the best of my knowledge. I
also hereby grant the Korean-American Society of Houston permission to use my likeness in
photographs/video in any and all of its publications, including website entries, and in any and all other
media, whether now known or hereafter existing, without payment or any other consideration.

Name (please print):___________________________________________________

Signature and Date:___________________________________________________

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Scholarship Application
Section 1 – General Information

Name: Date of Birth: Gender:

Phone Number: E-mail:

Address: City: State: Zip:

Section 2 – Educational Information

High School: GPA Weighted: GPA Unweighted:

High School Address: Graduation Date:

High School Rank: SAT Scores:

___________ out of _____________ Math:______ Verbal:_______ Writing:_______

College/University: Address:

Major: Minor:

Expected Graduation: GPA:

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Section 3 – Extracurricular Activities and Achievements

Extracurricular Activities:
List memberships and positions held in other organizations or societies, and describe your roles and
pertinent details.
Position Duties Semester Held/Year

Achievements:
What Honors/Scholarships/Awards/Recognition have you received? Provide details.
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Section 4 – Essay Project

I. Please visit the Korean War Veterans Digital Memorial (http://www.kwvdm.org/) and using their
online resources to formulate an answer to the following essay prompt (minimum 750 words):

In your opinion, what is the legacy of the Korean War in American and Korean history? How
does your opinion compare to those presented on the Korean War Veterans Digital Memorial?
Why?

Students must reference and quote at least one interview in their essay. Students should
strongly consider using additional reference material. A bibliography is required. Interviews can
be found here: (http://www.kwvdm.org/collection.php?p=oral)

II. Provide a brief statement of your educational goals and experiences, as well as you professional
aspirations. Indicate in which areas of study you are considering making your career. Specify
how your current academic program and your overall educational plans will assist you in
achieving your goals. (Maximum 350 words)

Please attach any additional pages to this application.