KASH Scholarship Program

No. To ensure fairness and allow more students to benefit from the program, applicants may apply for only one award category. Please choose the award that best reflects your achievements and strengths.

No. The KASH Scholarship Program is open to all students regardless of ethnicity or cultural background.

We primarily serve the greater Houston community, but students outside of Houston or Texas are still eligible to apply. Please note that recipients are required to attend the Korean Festival Houston on October 10, 2026 to receive their award in person.

Please email John@kashouston.org to discuss your specific situation before applying.

The program is open to current high school and college students. If you are unsure whether your grade level qualifies, please reach out to us.

Yes. We use a holistic review process and your essay is the place to share what your transcript may not fully capture. Applicants who do not meet the GPA starting point are still encouraged to apply.

No. Each applicant may submit one original creative work. Make sure it represents your best and most authentic self.

You will receive a confirmation email after submitting through the JotForm application. If you do not receive one within 48-72 hours, please email John@kashouston.org.

No. Once submitted, applications cannot be edited. Please review everything carefully before submitting.

Email John@kashouston.org as soon as possible and describe the issue. We will do our best to assist you before the deadline.

No. The KASH Scholarship Program is completely free to apply for.

Yes. All submissions should respond to the theme of Korean Culture. However, there is no single correct approach—participants are encouraged to interpret the theme creatively and through their own unique perspective, experiences, and artistic voice.

Artist statements follow the same 600-word maximum as all other written prompts in the application.

The JotForm application will guide you through the submission process. If you have trouble uploading a large file, email John@kashouston.org for assistance.

Yes, as long as the work is original, was created solely by you, and has not been published or submitted elsewhere in a way that would conflict with this application.

Submissions must be your own individual work. Collaborative pieces are not eligible.

Recipients will be notified in advance of the Korean Festival Houston on October 11, 2026. We aim to notify all recipients with enough time to make travel and attendance arrangements.

We will make every effort to notify all applicants of the final outcome.

Applications are reviewed holistically by a selection committee. Reviewers consider GPA (where applicable), essay strength, leadership, perseverance, community involvement, and overall authenticity and potential.

Please email John@kashouston.org for details on disbursement methods, as this may vary by recipient situation.

Scholarship funds are disbursed following the award ceremony at Korean Festival Houston on October 10, 2026.

Yes. Attendance at Korean Festival Houston on October 10, 2026 at Discovery Green is required to receive the scholarship. Recipients should check in at the KASH information booth upon arrival. Specific check-in times will be communicated to recipients in advance.

We understand that unexpected circumstances arise. If you have a conflict or emergency, please contact John@kashouston.org as soon as possible. We will work with recipients on a case-by-case basis for out-of-town winners or documented emergencies. However, the current requirement is for all recipients to attend the festival.

Scholarship funds used for qualified educational expenses are generally not taxable, but tax situations vary. We recommend consulting a tax professional or trusted adult for guidance specific to your situation.