Scholarship
Lindsay Lloyd North Korea Freedom Scholarship
Communities Foundation of Texas
Award
USD 0β10K
Closing date
Closed
Location
US, KR
For
Individuals
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
Applicant Types
individual
Citizenship
πΊπΈ United States
π°π· South Korea
Residency
πΊπΈ United States
Project Locations
πΊπΈ United States
Region
United States
Priority Groups
refugees
How to apply
Stages
- 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.