Scholarships
The Korean American Scholarship for High School Seniors
The Minnesota Association for Korean Americans (MAKA) is awarding a limited number of scholarships to Minnesota high school seniors of Korean origin/heritage who plan to pursue a higher education. The Committee will review the application materials submitted by each student and award a non-renewable $500-$2000 Scholarship.
These scholarships are an attempt to enhance the positive self-esteem of students of Korean heritage and to encourage their pursuit of a college degree. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
Below is the information for scholarships to be awarded to students who are entering their senior year of high school in September 2011, and will be graduating in May or June 2012. Please send us a query using the Contact form if you have any further questions.
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Qualifications for this year's scholarships:
Minnesota High School Senior in school year 2011-2012
Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
Korean heritage
Minimum gradepoint average of 2.5
Will attend college
Able to be our guest at the Celebrating Tomorrow Awards Dinner in February, 2012.
Application packet for current year:
1) 2011/2012 Application Form (see link below).
The application is available as a PDF file that can be filled out and mailed, or as a Microsoft Word document that can be filled in on a computer and sent as a saved file by email. Click here for your choice:
PDF Application
Microsoft Word Application
2) Official high school transcript of last two school years.
3) PSAT/SAT and/or ACT test scores required, plus Achievement test and Advanced Placement scores, if available.
4) Photograph of the applicant.
5) Scholarship Essay: two to three pages, double spaced on the following topic:
Identify a person who has had a significant influence on you and explain the impact.
Take a look at past Essays here.
Your application will not be considered complete unless we receive all of the above items.
Deadlines for this year's scholarship (subject to change):
Completed application packets must be mailed to MAKA to arrive by September 15, 2011. Winners will be notified by October 31, 2011.
Mailing Address:
Minnesota Association for Korean Americans
The Korean American Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 390553
Edina, MN 55439-0553
For additional information, contact the MAKA Scholarship Committee chairperson:
Jung Sook Wendeborn, at jungsookw@yahoo.com.
Selection Process:
Selection will be based on academic achievements, honors, extracurricular activities, the essay, and recommendation letters. Decisions of the Committee are final. In the past, fifteen to twenty scholarships have been awarded each year. The chance of receiving a scholarship is dependent on donations received by MAKA and applications received. Please note that in the past we required letters of recommendation from a teacher and outside activity. This is no longer a requirement.
The Korean American Scholarship for High School Seniors
The Minnesota Association for Korean Americans (MAKA) is awarding a limited number of scholarships to Minnesota high school seniors of Korean origin/heritage who plan to pursue a higher education. The Committee will review the application materials submitted by each student and award a non-renewable $500-$2000 Scholarship.
These scholarships are an attempt to enhance the positive self-esteem of students of Korean heritage and to encourage their pursuit of a college degree. All interested individuals are encouraged to apply.
Below is the information for scholarships to be awarded to students who are entering their senior year of high school in September 2011, and will be graduating in May or June 2012. Please send us a query using the Contact form if you have any further questions.
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Qualifications for this year's scholarships:
Minnesota High School Senior in school year 2011-2012
Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States
Korean heritage
Minimum gradepoint average of 2.5
Will attend college
Able to be our guest at the Celebrating Tomorrow Awards Dinner in February, 2012.
Application packet for current year:
1) 2011/2012 Application Form (see link below).
The application is available as a PDF file that can be filled out and mailed, or as a Microsoft Word document that can be filled in on a computer and sent as a saved file by email. Click here for your choice:
PDF Application
Microsoft Word Application
2) Official high school transcript of last two school years.
3) PSAT/SAT and/or ACT test scores required, plus Achievement test and Advanced Placement scores, if available.
4) Photograph of the applicant.
5) Scholarship Essay: two to three pages, double spaced on the following topic:
Identify a person who has had a significant influence on you and explain the impact.
Take a look at past Essays here.
Your application will not be considered complete unless we receive all of the above items.
Deadlines for this year's scholarship (subject to change):
Completed application packets must be mailed to MAKA to arrive by September 15, 2011. Winners will be notified by October 31, 2011.
Mailing Address:
Minnesota Association for Korean Americans
The Korean American Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 390553
Edina, MN 55439-0553
For additional information, contact the MAKA Scholarship Committee chairperson:
Jung Sook Wendeborn, at jungsookw@yahoo.com.
Selection Process:
Selection will be based on academic achievements, honors, extracurricular activities, the essay, and recommendation letters. Decisions of the Committee are final. In the past, fifteen to twenty scholarships have been awarded each year. The chance of receiving a scholarship is dependent on donations received by MAKA and applications received. Please note that in the past we required letters of recommendation from a teacher and outside activity. This is no longer a requirement.
