Scholarship to Korea | Summer 2013

Applicants for this scholarship opportunity should be open to new ideas and passionate about learning a new culture. A tolerance for other religions, races and beliefs is vital in order to fully benefit from and enjoy this experience. An outgoing and active personality is appreciated.

Applicant Information Name (Last, First, MI) Sex Address City, Zip Home Phone Cell T-Number Email Date of Birth Year of study at SUU Major Overall GPA

Emergency Contact

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Dates Are you available to take training classes from May 28 to June 25? Are you available to be out of the country from June 25 to July 29? Do you or will you have a valid passport by June 15, 2013?

Additional Questions

People chosen for the scholarship opportunity will have room and board (including food) provided by families in Korea. They will work with elementary school-aged children. As a result, certain personal conditions apply.

Do you have any special dietary needs (vegetarians can be accommodated, but vegans may put undue stress on the families preparing the food)? Describe Do you have any large or highly visible tattoos? Are you in good physical condition, able to climb stairs, lift a fair amount of weight and stand for long periods? Is English your first language (no second language required)? Do you feel confident sharing your culture with others?

Attachments

Along with this application, please attach:

A writing sample of 750 to 1000 words covering these topics

What excites you about this opportunity?
What are your expectations for this experience?
What qualifies you for this opportunity?

A résumé highlighting your leadership, communication, volunteer, work and people skills.

2 letters of recommendation from professors, supervisors, colleagues or others you have worked with.

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If you are qualified...

Qualified applicants will need to attend an interview and will have a background check.

This opportunity is presented as an internship under Johnny Oh, the Director of Asian Integration. If you are selected, you must sign up for 2 credit hours through the 4890 Communication department. This will include orientation and cultural training. You can review the SUU Communication Department Internship Guidelines at http://www.suu.edu/hss/comm/pdf/internship.pdf As part of this internship, you will be required to document your trip in the form of photos, video, blog, etc . . . and share your experience in a presentation when you return.

Korean Scholarship Application