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Joseph Chung Scholarships

By

  • Drs. Peter and Stephanie Chung founded the Joseph Chung Scholarship Fund in memory of their son, Joseph Chung.

Scholarship Overview

  • The Joseph Chung Scholarship supports children of pastors and missionaries pursuing post-secondary education, as well as students pursuing degree courses in Special Education or Learning and Development Disabilities.

Host School(s)

  • Colleges and universities in Canada.

Field(s) of Study

  • Undergraduate programs, including Special Education or Learning and Developmental Disabilities.

What does the scholarship cover?

  • Tuition fees

NOTE:

  • The tuition fees are paid directly to the school.

How many scholarships are given?

  • Not stated

Which countries are targeted?

  • Pastor’s kids (PK)
  • Missionary Kids (MK)
  • Intellectually Differently-Abled (ID) or siblings of ID persons
  • Students pursuing Special Education or Learning and Development Disabilities at the undergraduate level
  • Next-generation pastors

Am I Eligible to Apply?

You can apply for this scholarship if you:

  • are an undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited college/university in Canada;
  • are a full-time student at a college/university in Canada in both Fall 2024 or Spring 2025;
  • are a Pastor’s Kid (PK) whose parents are currently serving or have recently retired as pastors in B.C., Canada;
  • are a Missionary’s Kid (MK) whose parent(s) is currently serving or has recently retired as a missionary (any Location/nationality);
  • are pursuing Special Education at a college/university in Canada with a major/minor in Special Education or Learning and Developmental Disabilities;
  • are an Intellectually Differently-abled student (ID) as pre-qualified from organizations that work with ID;
  • are a sibling(s) of an ID individual who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and studies at a college/university in Canada;
  • are a next-generation pastor attending an accredited theological institution in Canada, recognized by the Evangelical Churches for a B.A. or an M.Div. or equivalent program while employed in the next-generation ministry at a church in B.C.

NOTE:

  • The scholarship may be awarded up to four times during the recipient’s college enrollment.

How do I Apply – Next Steps

  • Application is done online via the website below.  

Supporting Documents

  • Personal Essay (500 words)
  • Transcript from your college/university or high school (for new students)
  • Documents showing proof of family income
  • Letter of Enrollment
  • Reference Letter
  • Proof of Parental Ministry for PK/MK applicants
  • Proof of Intellectually Differently-Abled for ID or Siblings of ID individuals

NOTE:

  • .These documents should be submitted in PDF format.

Closing Date:

  • 29 October 2024

How do I get more information?

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