ISC Needs-Based Scholarship Application

Scholarships will be awarded based on level of need, amount of funding available, and number of applicants. Responses will be evaluated by ISC staff

Scholarships Available:

JASC - 2 full scholarships (Plant a Diplomatic Tree Kristy Murray Holch Branch, Fukushima Fellowship)
KASC - 1 full scholarship (Plant a Diplomatic Tree), 2 KASC 19 EC scholarships at $2,000 each (1 for an American delegate and 1 for a Korean delegate)
ChASC - 1 full scholarship (Plant a Diplomatic Tree)
Additional scholarships awarded will range from 25% to 75% of the full conference fee.

As scholarships are limited, applicants are encouraged to search for other sources of funding. Please share those below in the relavant question.

Find more information on where to look and how to apply for funding please visit here.

Additional Information

Answers should be in English.
AI should not be used to prepare responses.
Non-native speakers will not be assessed on fluency or grammar.

Question about this form: info@iscdc.org

Full Name

First NameLast Name

Email Address

example@example.com

Which conferences have you applied for?

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip CodeCountry

What country is your household located in?

Current School or Institution

Current Grade or Academic Level

GPA

School Transcript

Household Annual Income (USD)

Number of People in Household

Are you considered a dependent for tax purposes? Do your parent(s) claim you as a dependent on their tax return? (If you file taxes as head of household the answer to this will be no. If you are married and file with your spouse this will be no.)

Heads of household should upload a copy of the last annual tax return you filed. Dependents should upload a copy of your parent's tax return.

Do your parents own their home?

Are you a first-generation college student?

Do you receive any of the below needs-based governmental grants for your undergraduate education? If you a master's or PhD student, put the answer from when you were an undergraduate.

If you receive any needs-based governmental assistance in the previous question, please upload supporting documents showing this financial support. (Does not need to be in English)

What is your main/top source of income to pay for college/university (or what was your main/top source of income for university if recently graduated)? Pick the largest source of income.

Do you have any other sources of income being used to pay for college?

What other scholarships have you identified as possible sources of funding for your conference experience? Please note if you could not find scholarships you were eligible for.

Are you supporting your participation through any part-time jobs or creative solutions?

Describe your financial need for the scholarship. The best responses to this question provide details on the applicant's financial situation with respect to family situation, other financial demands faced, additional funding pursued, etc.

About 250 words - approximately 1/2 page single-spaced.)

What does global citizenship mean to you?

About 250 words - approximately 1/2 page single-spaced or 2 pages double-spaced.

What do you see as the role of JASC, KASC, or ChASC in the context of global citizenship?

Up to 250 words - approximately ½ page single-spaced or 1 page double-spaced.

How does the conference fit into your future goals?

Up to 250 words - approximately ½ page single-spaced or 1 page double-spaced.

KASC Applicants Only: Academic and cultural exchange is a core pillar of the Korea-America Student Conference. Reflecting on your own education, how has cross-cultural dialogue shaped your perspective, and how will participating in KASC 20 advance your personal, academic, and professional goals?

400 word maximum

Do you attest that you did not use ChatGPT or other AI software to prepare your answers to the above questions?

By signing below, I hereby certify that all information in this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if awarded a scholarship I may be asked to provide documentation to support the financial statements made within this application and I will also submit those documents requested from me for application purposes.

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