Scholarship

Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship

Communities Foundation of Texas Original Source
Award

Not specified

Deadline

Apr 01, 2026

Due in 30 days
Location

United States

Applicants

individual

About This Opportunity

The Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship, supported by the George W. Bush Foundation, provides one or more annual scholarships for up to $10,000 to lawful permanent residents of the United States, U.S. citizens or refugees who were born in North Korea pursuing an educational program in the United States or its possessions. North Korean-born individuals pursuing a degree in accredited colleges and universities in the United States with South Korean citizenship are also eligible to apply. The scholarship recognizes North Korean refugees and their immediate family members seeking higher education opportunities in the United States. This scholarship may be renewed on an annual basis by completing the scholarship application in full, with renewal applications reviewed alongside first-time applicants.

Renewable

Who Can Apply

Region
United States
Citizenship
United States, South Korea
Residency
United States
Project in
United States
Applicants
individual
Priority for
refugees

Application Details

Stages

  1. 1 single_stage

Required documents

letters_of_recommendation

Review process

Selection criteria includes community participation, letters of recommendation, essay response, and financial need. At least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic mentor is encouraged, though letters may also come from coaches, employers, or mentors.