Korean Foundation of Puerto Rico Scholarship for Community Leaders

The Korean Foundation of Puerto Rico is proud to offer scholarships to high school and advanced education students who demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities and maintain strong ties to their community. This scholarship aims to recognize and support individuals who have made significant contributions to their local community while pursuing academic excellence.

2024 scholarship for excellent
Leadership

1. Gustavo Wiscovitch del la Cruz
2. ⁠Miciely C. Sponge Reyes
3. ⁠Maria F. Did Santos Torres
4. ⁠Sofia Bravo Torres
5. ⁠Jayson Cotto del Valle

Eligibility

  • High school students or current college students residing in Puerto Rico.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills and active involvement in community service or extracurricular activities

Nari Shin is our scholarship recipient

I’m Nari Shin and I am a high school senior at TASIS Dorado who will be attending Harvard University to achieve my lifelong dream to be a surgeon. KFPR has been a huge part of my life as a South Korean in Puerto Rico. For instance, with KFPR, I have volunteered to provide aid to earthquake victims with disabilities, packed goodie bags for people economically affected by COVID, organized bake sales for pediatric cancer patients in different medical organizations/hospitals, worked as staff and script writer in a Kpop Concert, created the first student led Korean Culture Club in the Caribbean, and assisted with the annual Lunar New Year event.

Scholarship Details

  • Scholarship awards will vary based on the applicant's academic achievements, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
  • Funds may be used to cover tuition, fees, books, and other educational expenses
  • Recipients will be selected based on their application, essay responses, letters of recommendation, and academic transcripts.
  • Scholarship recipients may be invited to participate in networking events and mentoring opportunities facilitated by the Korean Foundation of Puerto Rico.

Application Process:

  • Submit a personal statement (500 words maximum) detailing your leadership experiences and contributions to the Puerto Rican community.
  • Provide two letters of recommendation from teachers, community leaders, or employers who can attest to your character and leadership abilities.
  • Submit an official high school or college transcript demonstrating your academic performance.

For more information and to apply info@kfpr.us Join us in our mission to empower future leaders who embody the spirit of community and academic excellence.