DAVID CHO SCHOLARSHIPS

Cho Scholarships awards $1,000 each to two qualified MSU students. Recipients will be selected based on academic performance and financial need. Special consideration will be given to the students who have either promoted an understanding of Korean culture or who are U.S. veterans, ROTC members, and/or active members of the military.

2024 Applications open

APPLICATION FORM

Eligibility and Application

TO BE ELIGIBLE for a scholarship, an applicant:

  • Must be a full-time undergraduate or graduate student at MSU during the scholarship year.

  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

  • Has promoted an understanding of Korean culture through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities. 

A COMPLETE APPLICATION CONSISTS OF:

  • A completed online application form

  • A copy of the official transcript

  • A 250-300 word essay, which addresses 1) how you help promote an understanding of Korean culture and 2) how your activities advance MSU’s mission of building and supporting a culture of diversity and inclusion

  • One recommendation letter from your professors or advisors directly sent to cksmsu@msu.edu by August 30, 2024.

UPON NOTIFICATION OF THE AWARD, a recipient:

  • Must express acceptance and appreciation of the award by writing a letter to donors within six weeks of notification.

  • Will receive the first $500 into the student account after the letter is received. The remaining $500 will be deposited after attending the Global Korea Award ceremony in October.