How Do I Apply
1. Complete the Online Application Form here.
KCSF has partnered with Kaleidoscope to provide applicants a seamless and streamlined way to submit applications. Once you register with a valid e-mail address, you will be able to save your progress and make edits to your application until it is submitted.
2. Submit the Required Supporting Documents.
It is strongly advised that students carefully review the list of supporting documents, which must be attached as separate documents on the Online Application Form (link in Step 1 above). The required supporting documents are:
a) Proof of full-time registration at an accredited post-secondary school/institution for 2023-2024 academic year
b) Official transcripts for the last 2 full academic years (2021-2022 and 2022-2023) from all former and current post-secondary schools/institutions (whether a degree was granted or not) or high school. Note: Only official transcripts will be accepted for consideration.
c) 2-3 reference letters – A minimum of 2 reference letters are required. One reference letter from a school professor or teacher is mandatory, and one letter from your place of employment and/or one letter from your volunteer/leadership organization would be ideal. Reference letters should be written by people that have direct knowledge of your character, ability, attitude, potential and future aspirations. Hard copies of the reference letters will not be accepted. Reference letters from family, friends, and relatives are not appropriate and will not be considered. Note: You have the option to either (a) directly upload the reference letter within the online application form (strongly preferred method), or (b) ask your referee to directly send their reference letter to KCSF via e-mail at scholarships@kcsf.ca, using the following subject line format: “Reference Letter for [FIRST NAME] [LAST NAME] – [Institution Name]” (e.g., “Reference Letter for John Lee – University of Toronto). If you choose option (b), we will not be able to notify you when or if the letter is received. In this case, we strongly recommend confirming with your referee directly to ensure that their letter reaches KCSF by the deadline.
d) Resume (maximum 2 pages) – Outline your education, work experience, extra-curricular/leadership activities, and other accomplishments.
e) Essay – All applicants must submit an essay on the online application form. First Year Undergraduate Students will answer either the Donald Choi Essay question or the General Scholarships Essay question (please refer to the Note below). All other applicants will answer the General Scholarships Essay question.
General Scholarships Essay Question
*Note to First Year Undergraduate Students:
There are 3 First Year Undergraduate Scholarships: Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence, Byung Kuk Kim Memorial Scholarship and Nam Soo Kim Family Scholarship. Please see the eligibility criteria for the First Year Undergraduate Scholarships here.
To be considered for:
Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence only – you will answer the Donald Choi Essay question.
Both Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence and Byung Kuk Kim Memorial Scholarship – you will answer the Donald Choi Essay question.
Both Donald Choi Canada Award of Excellence and Nam Soo Kim Family Scholarship – you will answer the Donald Choi Essay question.
Either Byung Kuk Kim Memorial Scholarship or Nam Soo Kim Family Scholarship only – you will answer the General Scholarships Essay question.