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Sejong Scholarship Foundation of America
2026 Scholarship

Scholarships

Need- and merit-based scholarships for full-time high-school and college students in the DMV area.

Applications open Deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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Who can apply

Students in the DMV area

Full-time students enrolled at high schools or undergraduate college programs in the Fall 2026 semester in Washington D.C., Maryland, or Virginia.

Students outside the DMV area

Full-time students enrolled elsewhere in the U.S. whose parents live in the DMV area and filed the prior year's income taxes accordingly.

Not eligible

Graduate-school students and international students.

Required materials (5 uploads)

Upload exactly five files — one per item. Combine multiple proofs for one item into a single file. Use clear filenames, e.g. Lastname_Firstname_OfficialTranscript.pdf.

  1. 1
    Official verification of enrollment
    An OFFICIAL document issued by your current institution for the Fall semester, showing that you are a full-time student.
  2. 2
    Official transcript
    An OFFICIAL transcript showing your academic achievement for at least one full year. New transfers/freshmen should submit their previous institution's transcript.
  3. 3
    Income tax return
    The most recent return with a DMV-area address. If a dependent, submit your parents' return listing you. If independent, submit your return plus a brief statement justifying your financial independence.
  4. 4
    Making a Difference video (3–4 min)
    A three- to four-minute presentation titled Making a Difference. Identify one real-world problem that matters to you from personal experience, and explain how you would help address it — covering the problem, its causes, your proposed solution, the rationale, and the role you would personally play. Be creative (visuals, storytelling, props). Evaluated on the quality of ideas and how effectively and professionally you communicate them.
  5. 5
    Verification of service, leadership, employment, licenses, or certificates
    Combine all verification or evidence from the last two years into a single file. Examples include language or skills certifications, employment or internships, community service, and leadership roles. Activities listed only on the form receive no credit without supporting evidence.

How it works

  1. 1
    Create an account
    Register and sign in to your applicant portal.
  2. 2
    Complete the application
    Fill out the long-form application — details and documents — all on one page.
  3. 3
    Submit before the deadline
    Review and submit. You'll receive a confirmation email.
  4. 4
    Await results
    Our committee reviews every application; recipients are notified by email and celebrated at our award ceremony.