Following a request for an additional nomination from the Insong Cultural Foundation, we are seeking one additional candidate to be recommended for the Insong Scholarship for the second semester of the 2026 academic year.

Please note that final selection and the disbursement of the scholarship may be restricted based on whether you are receiving other scholarships. Therefore, it is essential to review the eligibility requirements and the policies regarding the receipt of multiple scholarships before applying.

1. Scholarship Details

- Scholarship Amount: 2 million KRW per recipient

- Scholarship Type: Living expense (stipend) scholarship

- Selection Process: The university will conduct an initial review to select a nominee; the final selection will be determined by the Foundation.

※ Please be aware that even if you are selected as a nominee by the university, you may still not be ultimately selected following the Foundation’s review. 

2. Eligibility Requirements

Students who meet all of the following criteria:

- Must be a South Korean national and currently enrolled in a regular semester for the second semester of the 2026 academic year (Note: Students who have completed all required coursework but have not yet graduated, those on a leave of absence, etc., are not eligible to apply).

- As of the second semester of 2026, must have completed at least one semester and have at least two semesters remaining until graduation.

(Note: It is recommended that the student be able to remain enrolled through the first semester of the 2027 academic year.)

- Must have completed at least 12 credits in the immediately preceding semester.

- Must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.5 or higher—either for the immediately preceding semester or as a cumulative GPA (whichever is more favorable to the student).

- Must fall within the first 3 tiers (income brackets) of the Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) financial support system for the second semester of 2026.

- Must not be a recipient of any other scholarships for the second semester of 2026.

(Note: Recipients of the National Scholarship, internal university scholarships, work-study/service-based scholarships, or general-eligibility scholarships are permitted to hold these concurrently.)

[Preferred Qualifications] (Note: Students who do not meet these criteria may still apply.)

- Students who have received awards or passed national examinations since entering university.

※ Students selected as nominees by the university must continue to meet the aforementioned restrictions regarding the receipt of multiple scholarships until the final selection by the foundation and the actual disbursement of the scholarship.

※ If a student, after being nominated by the university but before the disbursement of the Insong Scholarship, receives another scholarship that is subject to the aforementioned restrictions, they may be excluded from the foundation’s final selection, or the scholarship disbursement may be canceled.

※ Students who have applied for other scholarships and are currently awaiting results should carefully consider whether those scholarships are compatible with this program before submitting an application. 

3. Required Documents

- 1 printed copy of the Trinity Scholarship Application Form (must be signed by the applicant)

- 1 printed copy of the Scholarship Application (complete the form using the foundation’s template, then print it for submission)

- 1 original academic transcript

- Study Plan: A4 format (complete the form using the foundation’s template, then print it for submission; refer to the attached writing guidelines)

- 1 copy of the Consent Form for the Collection, Use, and Provision of Personal Information (using both the foundation’s and the university’s templates)

- 1 copy of the applicant’s bankbook (showing the account holder’s name and account number)

- 1 copy of the notification of the "Financial Support Bracket" (학자금 지원구간) for the second semester of 2026

- 1 copy of certificates for awards received or national professional examination passes obtained since university enrollment (applicable only to those who qualify; serves as a preferential criterion)

※ All supporting documents must be submitted as originals; scanned copies, screenshots, or printouts of PDF files are not accepted. 

(Exceptions: Copies of bankbooks, award certificates, and national professional examination pass certificates are permitted.)

※ Foundation templates must be completed, printed, and signed by the applicant personally; digital/online signatures are not accepted.

※ Academic transcripts or Trinity grade reports that are printed from PDF files are not accepted.

※ Instructions regarding the President’s Recommendation Letter and tuition payment receipts will be provided separately after the university’s internal selection process for nominees.

※ Please refer to the attached files for the required documents and the foundation’s templates. 

4. Application Procedure

- Apply via the Trinity portal: Trinity → Academic Information → Registration/Scholarships → Scholarships → Scholarship Application (Insong Cultural Foundation - Living Expenses)

※ When stating the reason for your application, please also include your key qualifications and records of activities.

- After applying via the Trinity portal, submit the required documents to the Student Support Team (in person or via registered mail).

- Your application will be considered complete only after both the Trinity portal application and the submission of original documents are finalized.

※ Students who have already been selected as university nominees for the 2026 academic year do not need to reapply.

5. Application and Document Submission Deadlines

- Trinity portal application: By Thursday, November 12, 2026

- Submission of original documents: By 17:00 on Friday, November 13, 2026 (Lunch break: 12:00–13:00)

※ For documents sent via registered mail, only those that arrive at the Student Support Team by 17:00 on Friday, November 13, 2026, will be accepted. Eligibility is based on the date of arrival, not the date of dispatch.

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

6. University Selection Criteria

- Previous recipients of the Insong Scholarship are ineligible for nomination by the university.

- Nominees will be selected based on a comprehensive review of their financial aid bracket (socioeconomic status), academic performance, submitted documents, and the content of their application.

- Preference will be given to students who have received awards or passed national examinations since entering the university.

- Students who do not meet the requirements regarding the restriction on receiving multiple scholarships are ineligible for nomination. 

※ Applications may be excluded from review if the submitted documents are incomplete or contain false information.

Inquiries: Student Support Team 02-2164-4488