The US-Korea Institute provides a limited number of fellowships to support Korea Studies concentrators at SAIS. The amount of the award is variable, depending upon merit, experience, and financial need. These awards are renewable for the second year of study at SAIS, provided the student fulfills all fellowship requirements.
Requirements:
Students applying for this award must pursue a Korea Studies concentration at SAIS. Priority for this award will be given to US and other non-Korean citizens, but is open to all students in the Korea Studies program.
Students receiving this award must maintain a 3.25 GPA, make satisfactory progress toward fulfilling Korea Studies requirements, attend all monthly Korea Studies luncheons and actively participate in US-Korea Institute events. Some recipients may be asked to work for the Institute or as a research assistant during the period of their fellowship.
Application Procedures:
Applicants are asked to submit a curriculum vitae or résumé, along with a brief (350-400 word) essay detailing their interest in Korea, their plan of study at SAIS, and their future goals. Applications for the fellowship are due to the U.S.-Korea Institute by February 15, 2013. Submit applications to achoi14@jhu.edu or fax to 202-663-5736.
Download a copy of the 2013 Fellowship requirements.