Selection Criteria for Kansas Asia Scholars- Korea Program

1.)  Student must be a social work major or student in a social work course. Most participants will be undergraduate students, but application is open to MSW and Doctoral students.

2.)  GPA 3.00 preferred: GPA 3.5 desirable.

3.)  Personal statement is well written. It specifies the motivation to participate in this program in relation to personal background and professional goals. The statement indicates preparation for engaging in international travel and respectful cross-cultural learning. It explains how academic strengths and personal experience reflect commitment to Korea, East Asia, or international and cross-cultural social work as well as the ability to engage in responsible team work and mutual support in group learning contexts. It describes how this experience could enhance preparation for social work practice and/or voluntary community service.  It describes interests related to international, cross-cultural, philosophical, and spiritual issues in social work.

4.)  References letters from faculty (at least one in social work) clearly describe the student’s academic and personal preparation for international and cross-cultural learning in a group learning context as well as student’s commitment to professional social work values. Specific examples should be included.   See desirable qualities in #3 above.

5.) Applicant has provided all application materials on time and complete.

6.) Applicant has signed agreement form to all KAS-Korea Program Commitments.

7.) Applicant is a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

8.) Applicant does not have extensive prior experience living in Korea.