Korean American Scholarship Foundation (Northeastern Region)

Korean American Scholarship Foundation (KASF)

Deadline: June 30, 2027

Amount

Varies by award (one award per student)

Location

New York / Northeastern U.S. (regional chapter) · Remote

Cost

Free

Class level

High school, Community college, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Graduate

Minimum GPA

3.0

Annual scholarships for students of Korean heritage studying full-time in the U.S., run by region. Schools in New York fall under the Northeastern Regional Chapter.

Why it matters

Eligibility is explicitly 'regardless of citizenship status', and the FAQ confirms international students may apply, which is rare for heritage scholarships.

Who can apply

U.S. citizensGreen-card holdersDACA / TPSUndocumented studentsInternational students (F-1 and other visas)Refugees and asylees

The apply page says: students with a Korean heritage studying in the United States regardless of citizenship status (including Korean nationals). The FAQ confirms international students are eligible.

Eligibility

Students of Korean heritage enrolled full-time in 2027–28 as high school, undergraduate or graduate students at a U.S. school, with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Apply only in the region where your school is located (New York = Northeastern). If extra funds are available, non-Korean students may qualify for some awards. Financial documents are required.

What you need

• Korean heritage (non-Koreans only if extra funds)
• Full-time student in 2027–28 at a U.S. school
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher
• Essay and recommendation letter
• Financial documents (tax return or foreign income statement)

How to apply

Register on kasf.org, select the Northeastern region, and submit the online application with an essay, transcript, a recommendation (the recommender gets an email) and financial documents by June 30.

The FAQ gives June 30 at midnight Eastern as the annual deadline. Check kasf.org in spring 2027 for the exact opening date and award amounts.