Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence 2024-2025

Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation (KCSF) scholarships are awarded annually to exemplary post-secondary students, enabling them to pursue their educational and career aspirations. This exceptional program is made possible by the unwavering support and generous contributions from our donors, who share our vision of nurturing the success of the next generation of leaders.

• Table of Content
• About Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation
• Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence
• Aim and Benefits of Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence
• Requirements for Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation

Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation (KCSF) is an organization dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams. Founded in 1978 by the pioneering 1st generation of Korean-Canadians, the organization has continuously evolved to help students soar and achieve their potential.

Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorKorean Canadian Scholarship Foundation
• City to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline November 30, 2024

Aim and Benefits of Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence

This is a four-year scholarship. A total of $30,000 is awarded, with $7,500 being awarded at the end of each school year. One Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence may be awarded each year.

Requirements for Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence Qualification

• Applicants must be enrolled full-time during the 2024-2025 academic year and must be in their first year of post-secondary studies at an accredited post-secondary school.
• The recipient must maintain a minimum academic average (i.e., GPA) of A (equivalent) for each completed year, for a maximum of four years, in order to fulfill the requirements to receive subsequent installments of the scholarship award. If the minimum GPA is not achieved, the recipient will forfeit the award for that year and any subsequent years.

Application Deadline

November 30, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation on apply.mykaleidoscope.com to apply

• All sections of the scholarship application form must be completed, and all required documents must be submitted by the deadline. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Applications not conforming to the criteria and guidelines will not be considered.
• You do not need to specify which particular scholarship you are interested in. By submitting your application, you will automatically be considered for all scholarships for which you are eligible.
• The application deadline is November 30, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (ET). 
• In April 2025, scholarship recipients will be notified of the outcome of their application via email. A list of recipients will also be posted on the KCSF website.
• If selected, all scholarship recipients will be required to provide a short video message, a thank you written message to the donors, a headshot, and a bio. They must also attend a mandatory virtual Awards Ceremony in May 2025. Detailed information will be provided to recipients at a later date. 

• Complete the Online Application Form here.

• KCSF has partnered with Kaleidoscope to offer a streamlined application process. After registering with a valid email address, you can save your progress and make changes to your application. 

• Submit the Required Supporting Documents.

• Students are strongly advised to carefully review the list of supporting documents, which must be attached as separate PDF files on the Online Application Form. 
• All parts of the application, including the essay, must be written in English. If any documents are not in English, a certified translation must be provided along with the original Korean version.
• It is the applicant’s sole responsibility to ensure that all required documents are collected and submitted on time and to have all questions answered before the deadline. We strictly adhere to the application deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Supporting Documents:

• Proof of full-time registration at an accredited post-secondary school for the 2024-2025 academic year
• Official transcripts for the last two full academic years (2022-2023 and 2023-2024) from all former and current post-secondary schools or high schools, whether a degree was granted or not. Only official transcripts will be accepted for review. If you were not enrolled in school during 2022-2023 and/or 2023-2024, please provide transcripts for the most recent two full academic years. If you’re unsure, it is better to include transcripts from additional years to ensure evaluators have all necessary information. Applications with fewer than two full academic years of transcripts will not be reviewed. 
• 2-3 reference letters – A minimum of two reference letters are required. One reference letter must be from a professor or teacher. The second letter should ideally come from your place of employment or a volunteer/leadership organization. 
• Reference letters should be written by individuals who have direct knowledge of your character, abilities, attitude, potential, and future aspirations. Hard copies will not be accepted, and letters from family, friends, or relatives will not be considered.
• Reference letters must be submitted in PDF format. You can either: (1) Directly upload the reference letter on the Online Application Form (preferred method), or (2) Have your referee send the reference letter directly to KCSF via email at [email protected] , using the subject line: “Reference Letter for [Applicant First Name] [Applicant Last Name] – [School Name]” (e.g., “Reference Letter for John Kim – University of Toronto”). The PDF file of the reference letter should be titled “Reference Letter for [Applicant First Name] [Applicant Last Name] – [School Name], [Referee Last Name]” (e.g., “Reference Letter for John Kim – University of Toronto, Johnson”).
• Please note that due to the high volume of applications, if the reference letter is not formatted correctly or if the applicant’s name does not match what is listed on the application, the letter may not be correctly attached to the corresponding application. KCSF will not be responsible for any reference letters that are lost due to these errors. If you choose to have the letter emailed, we will not notify you of receipt, so please confirm with your referee that their letter has been sent and received by KCSF by the deadline.
• Resume (maximum 2 pages) – Outline your education, work experience, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and other accomplishments..

Essay – All applicants must submit an essay using the Online Application Form. First Year Undergraduate Students should answer either the Donald Choi Essay question or the General Scholarships Essay question (see the Note below). All other applicants should answer the General Scholarships Essay question. 

For more details on essay topic and how to apply, visit Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation

For more details, visit Korean Canadian Scholarship Foundation Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence webpage