How much funding does Dr. Lee Hoon Scholarship Program provide?

Dr. Lee Hoon Scholarship Program provides $5,000 each (3 scholarships) in funding.

Dr. Lee Hoon Scholarship Program

KOREAN COMMUNITY SERVICES OF

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Funding Amount

$5,000 each (3 scholarships)

Deadline

May 22, 2026

43 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Dr. Lee Hoon Scholarship Program

Funder: Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York, Inc. (KCS)

Overview: Scholarship opportunities for outstanding high school seniors of Korean heritage who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership in their communities.

Award Details

Amount: Three scholarships of $5,000 each
Purpose: Tuition assistance during first year of higher education
Awardees: Three scholarships annually

Geographic Scope

Residents of New York or New Jersey

Eligibility Requirements

1. Be of Korean heritage 2. Current high-school senior 3. Enrolled in a four-year college or university starting in Fall 2026 4. Resident of New York or New Jersey 5. Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 6. Demonstrated leadership skills or volunteerism in community 7. Family income of or below 400% of the federal poverty level

About Dr. Lee Hoon

Dr. Lee Hoon was a dentist from San Francisco, California, who received his education through scholarship support. He was born in Korea and received his DDS and Ph.D. from Seoul National University before immigrating to the United States in 1973. He was an active member of Korean-American communities and committed to giving back through community service, church pastoral ministry work with elderly Koreans, and providing health and dental care to rural communities in Mexico.

Contact Information

Email: scholarships@kcsny.org Phone: (718) 939-6137 Address: 203-05 32nd Ave, Bayside, NY 11361 General Email: info@kcsny.org

How to Apply

1. Submit Online Application
- Apply online using a desktop computer
- Deadline: Friday, May 22nd, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)

2. Email Required Documents
- Send all required documents in a single email to: scholarships@kcsny.org
- Subject line: "[First and Last Name] 2026 Lee Hoon Scholarship Application"

Required Documents

Resume - Titled: [First and Last Name] Resume
Most Recent Transcript - Titled: [First and Last Name] Transcript
Parent/Guardian Federal Income Tax Form - Most recent copy, titled: [First and Last Name] Federal Income Tax Form
Completed Online Application - Includes short essay (600 word limit)

Application Process Timeline

1. Application - Submit by May 22nd, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EST)
2. Review - Scholarship Committee reviews applications
3. Announcements - Applicants notified via email