Bursary FAQ
1. Can I save my partially completed application form online and finish it later before the deadline?
Yes. KCSF has partnered with Survey Monkey to offer a streamlined application process. After registering with a valid email address, you can save your progress and make edits until you submit your application.
2. What documentations do I need for the bursary application?
A list of required documents can be found in the “How Do I Apply” tab under the “Bursary” section on our website.
3. How do I demonstrate financial eligibility?
Applicants must demonstrate financial eligibility through one of the following two pathways:
Pathway 1 — Government Student-Aid Assessment
Provide your official student-aid assessment showing that you received or qualified for the maximum Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students for the applicable academic year, or an equivalent maximum need-based grant through your provincial or territorial student financial-assistance program.
You do not apply separately for the Canada Student Grant. Apply for student financial assistance through the province or territory where you are considered a resident. Your eligibility for the Canada Student Grant will be assessed automatically as part of that application.
Find out more here: Government of Canada – Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students
Important Notes:
Processing times vary, so apply as early as possible and ideally at least 6-8 weeks before the KCSF deadline. Once your assessment is available, upload the official document showing your grant eligibility.
If you qualify through this pathway, no additional family income documentation is required.
Applicants from Quebec, Nunavut, or the Northwest Territories may submit documentation for the equivalent maximum need-based grant available in their jurisdiction.
Pathway 2 — Family Income Verification
If you cannot establish eligibility through Pathway 1, provide documentation showing that your previous year's gross annual family income does not exceed the applicable family-size income threshold for the maximum Canada Student Grant for Full-Time Students.
Canadian applicants should provide the most recent Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment (NOA) for each applicable family member. KCSF will use the Line 15000 — Total Income amount to assess family income.
Dependent international applicants whose applicable family members do not file Canadian income tax returns must provide equivalent official tax or government-issued income documentation from the applicable country.
Financial eligibility is assessed on a pass/fail basis. Once you have established eligibility, the degree of financial need will not be used to rank your application.
4. Whose Income Should Be Included?
Family income means:
Dependent student: the combined income of the applicant and the applicant's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) upon whom the applicant is financially dependent.
Independent student: the applicant's income and, if married or in a common-law relationship, the combined income of the applicant and their spouse or common-law partner.
An applicant may not establish financial eligibility based solely on their own income if they are financially dependent upon a parent or guardian. KCSF may request additional documentation when necessary to clarify dependency status, family size, or reported income.
5. What do you accept as proof of registration?
We prefer a letter from your school registrar confirming your enrollment or confirmation of payment for tuition fees.
6. Can I apply for both the bursary and the scholarship?
Yes, you may apply for both the bursary and the scholarship in the same year.
7. I am enrolled part-time. Am I still eligible to apply for a bursary?
No, only full-time students are eligible to apply.
8. Do I need to be a Korean Canadian student to be eligible for a KCSF scholarship or bursary?
Applicants must be of Korean heritage or demonstrate a significant and meaningful connection to the Korean community. If you are not of Korean heritage, you will be asked to describe your significant connection to the Korean community in the application form.
9. Can I apply for a KCSF scholarship or bursary if I have received one in the past?
No, each student is allowed to receive only one KCSF scholarship and one bursary in their lifetime.
10. My question is not covered by this FAQ section. Who should I contact?
For any additional inquiries about KCSF scholarship and bursary applications, please email scholarships@kcsf.ca.