The Insong Cultural Foundation operates a scholarship program designed to support exemplary students with a strong passion for learning despite difficult financial circumstances. We are seeking applicants who meet the selection criteria below. Please review the details and apply within the designated period.

1. Scholarship Support

• - Scholarship Amount: ₩2,000,000 per recipient

• - Scholarship Type: Living expense scholarship

• - Selection Method: Recommendation candidates will be selected through our university's screening process, and final selection will be determined by the foundation's review.

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2. Eligibility Requirements

• - Undergraduate students with South Korean nationality enrolled in regular semesters for the 2026 Fall Semester (Note: Course completion/postponement students, students on a leave of absence, etc., are NOT eligible).

• - Students who, as of the 2026 Fall Semester, have completed at least 1 semester and have at least 2 semesters remaining until graduation. (Recommendation: Students who can continue enrollment in the 2027 Spring Semester)

• - Students who completed 12 or more credits in the previous semester.

• - Students with a GPA or cumulative average of 3.0 / 4.5 or higher in the previous semester (whichever is more favorable to the student).

• - Students within Bracket 3 or lower for the 2026 Fall Semester Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) student aid tier.

• ※ Non-recipients of other scholarships for the 2026 Fall Semester. (Note: National scholarships, university scholarships, work-study/volunteer scholarships, and universal-target scholarships are eligible for dual receipt).

• - Students with a record of awards or passing national examinations since entering university.

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3. Required Documents

1. -Printed copy of Trinity Scholarship Application (Mandatory applicant signature required).

2. -Scholarship Application Form (Fill out using the foundation's template, then print and submit).

3. -Original Academic Transcript (1 copy).

4. -Study Plan: A4 size (Fill out using the foundation's template, then print and submit; refer to attached writing guidelines).

5. -Consent Forms for Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information (1 copy each for the foundation and university).

6. -Copy of Bankbook (1 copy).

7. -2026 Fall Semester Student Aid Tier Notification Document (1 copy).

8. -Copy of Award Certificate or National Examination Pass Certificate acquired since entering university (1 copy).

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• Important Notes on Documents:

  • ※ All certificates must be submitted as originals; scanned copies, captured images, or PDF printouts are not accepted.

  • ※ Bankbook copies and reference materials for eligible applicants can be submitted as copies.

  • ※ Foundation templates must be filled out, printed, and signed manually by the applicant; online signatures are not accepted.

  • ※ Transcript printouts issued as PDFs or printed directly from the Trinity system without official certification are not accepted.

  • ※ Presidential recommendation letters and tuition payment receipts will be announced separately after selecting our university's recommended candidates.

  • Please check the attached files for submission forms and foundation templates.

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4. Application Method

• - Trinity Online Application: Trinity $\to$ Academic Info $\to$ Enrollment/Scholarships $\to$ Scholarship $\to$ Scholarship Application (Insong Cultural Foundation - Living Expenses).

• - After applying via Trinity, submit the required documents to the Student Support Team (Available via visit or registered mail).

• - Final application is complete only after both the Trinity online application and physical document submission are completed.

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5. Application & Document Submission Deadlines

• - Trinity Application Deadline: Until Tuesday, October 27, 2026

• - Original Document Submission Deadline: Until Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 17:00 (Lunch break: 12:00 – 13:00)

  • ※ Registered mail: Only accepted if delivered to the Student Support Team by Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 17:00 (Based on arrival date, not dispatch date).

• - Submission Address: (14662) External Scholarship Coordinator, Student Support Team, Room 109, St. Nichols Hall, The Catholic University of Korea, 43 Jibong-ro, Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do

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6. University Screening Criteria

• - Past recipients of the Insong Scholarship are excluded from our university's recommendation list.

• - Recommendation candidates will be selected through a comprehensive review of student aid tiers, academic performance, submitted documents, and application contents.

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• ※ Incomplete or falsely prepared documents may result in exclusion from the screening process.

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• Inquiries: Student Support Team (02-2164-4488)