[No. 24-03 RISE #1] RISE: Refugees. Inspire. Support. Empower
Hello, this is MAP Refugee News!
We are here to inform you about a scholarship program available for children from refugee families. The “2024 Hope’s Friends Refugee Youth Scholarship Program” provides financial support to ensure that children can continue their studies in Korea. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
scholarship site: http://www.wefriends.org/bbs/board.php?bo_table=notice&wr_id=948
1. Eligibility:
Immigrant background youth currently enrolled in middle or high school
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Immigrant Youth: Children of immigrant workers, children from refugee families, children from multicultural families, youth who entered the country midway, and others.
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Eligible Grades: 1st year of middle school to 3rd year of high school
- Applicants planning to enroll in 2024 are also eligible to apply.)
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Applications and recommendations are accepted only through organizations. Individual applications are not accepted.
- Each organization can recommend up to 2 applicants, with a limit of 1 applicant per household.
2. Application Period
2024.02.13(Tue) ~ 2024.03.14(Thu)
3. Application Procedure
https://forms.gle/9oQSaGTBEgAJc5oX7
Please submit this form by March 6, 2024.
The selection process will be managed by MAP. Please contact us if you encounter any difficulties during the process.
4. Scholarship Details:
1 million won for middle school students, 2 million won for high school students
- The scholarship will be disbursed to the bank account of the recommending organization.
- “Ongoing case management” enables the use of funds for necessary educational expenses.
- Upon completion of the scholarship program, recipients must submit a result report and supporting documents within the given deadline.
5. Scholarship Utilization Categories:
Scholarship funds cannot be used for living expenses other than the listed items below(more detail on the website).
- Up to 300,000 won can be allocated for “Other” expenses.
- Online learning tools are optional, but they must be purchased from a place where receipts are available. Proof of purchase must be submitted afterward.
