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St. Andrew Kim Scholarship
   sponsored by Korean Catholic Church Credit Union (KCCCU)

We are pleased to announce this annual scholarship sponsored by KCCCU. The scholarship is only available to the parishioners of St. Andrew Kim Parish in Toronto, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Toronto, St. Peter Yu Parish in Hamilton, St. Paul Chung Parish in Kitchener and St. Andrew Kim Parish in London.

The scholarship committee will accept applications until Sunday August 25th, 2024, hold the scholarship celebration luncheon on Saturday October 12th, 2024 at St. Andrew Kim Parish in Toronto and the scholarship will be awarded during Mass at your home parish (i.e. 10 am mass in St. Andrew Kim Parish) on Sunday October 13th, 2024. The scholarship must be accepted in person and not by a third party and it cannot be mailed to you.

Your application does not guarantee acceptance and the recipients of the scholarship will be carefully selected by the Scholarship Committee. The scholarship will be awarded in the following categories.

1. Seminarian Recognition Award-Separate Application will be emailed to Seminarians
1) This Award is granted to all permanent diaconate candidates, and seminarians enrolled at a seminary of the Archdiocese of Toronto for formation to ordination as priests and deacons.
2) The amount of the award will be $2,000 or as adjusted by the Scholarship Committee.

2. High School Award of Excellence
1) This Award is available to all high school students who
i) Have demonstrated community leadership especially at their parish in 2023 and 2024 and
ii) Have submitted transcript in their most recently completed school year
2) The amount of the award will be $500 or as adjusted by the Scholarship Committee.

3. Post-Secondary School Award of Excellence
1) This Award is available to all post-secondary students (including those who are entering their first year in September 2024) who
i) Have demonstrated community leadership especially at their parish in 2023 and 2024 and
ii) Have submitted transcript in their most recently completed school year
2) The amount of the award will be $1,200 or as adjusted by the Scholarship Committee.

To begin your application for scholarship, please click the [Application Form] button below. 

Frequently Asked Questions: Scholarship Applications

My Grades are low. Is it possible to get a scholarship?
Apply — it's that simple! Many students assume they won't win, and so they don't apply. The primary criteria of this scholarship is to award students who contributed to their respective parishes. 

Does applying for a scholarship earlier than the deadline help me?
Unfortunately, there's no benefit to submitting early. The important thing is getting your full application in before the deadline. Focus on a complete, comprehensive application rather than an early one.

How much effort should I put into my application essay?
Well, as much as you can, of course. After all, you want to win a scholarship here!

Do scholarship administrators care about spelling and grammar in my essay?
Yes, correct spelling and grammar are important. Your ideas are easier to convey and understand when written clearly, and you want to show the admin that you took the time to produce a quality piece of writing. Copious spelling and grammar errors send the opposite message.

How do I contact a scholarship administrator?
Please send an email to scholarship.sakp@gmail.com.

Who should I ask for a reference letter?
Only ask someone who knows you well and has for an extended period. The best people are someone who can give an honest opinion on your parish involvement. (ex. Sisters, Volunteer Coordinator, Parish Council, etc) 

Are old reference letters okay or do they need to be recent?
Recent is always better. Within a few months of your application is acceptable. Think of the letter as an extra vote of support for your application. Don't make the scholarship admin wonder why your letter is several years old!

How much time should I put into my applications?
This is totally up to you, but the more the better. You get out what you put in. Give yourself a week or two before the deadline to get everything ready.

I have another question about scholarship applications that isn't addressed here.
Reach out and ask us directly.