Purpose

To encourage graduate students to submit manuscripts to Korean Language in America (KLA).

Eligibility Requirements

• • • • Candidates must be Associate (full-time student) Members of the AATK at the time of manuscript submission to KLA

• • • • Must be enrolled in an accredited Master's or Doctorate degree program

• • • • Priority will be given to those who have attended AATK conferences at least once

• • • • One-time award per individual (if submission volume is low, a second award to the same individual may be considered)

• • • • No restrictions based on the recipient's country of residence

• • • • Recipients become eligible for the AATK Kong & Park Achievement Award

Award Announcement

Award announcement will be made during the annual AATK meetings.

Purpose

To encourage graduate students to submit manuscripts to Korean Language in America (KLA).

Eligibility Requirements

• • • • Open to all recipients of the AATK Kong & Park Scholarly Award

• • • • No restrictions based on academic rank or employment status

Award Announcement

Award announcement will be made during the annual AATK meetings.

Purpose

To encourage graduate students to consistently present research-oriented papers at the annual AATK conference.

Eligibility Requirements

• • • • Candidates must be Associate (full-time student) Members of the AATK at the time of conference presentation

• • • • Must be enrolled in an accredited Master's or Doctorate degree program

• • • • Present solo papers or joint papers ('conference paper' category only) with peer graduate students at the annual AATK conference

• • • • Priority will be given to those who have attended AATK conferences at least once

• • • • Not allowed to be awarded more than twice per individual

• • • • No restrictions based on the recipient's country of residence

Award Announcement

Award announcement will be made during the annual AATK meetings.

Eligibility Requirements

• • • • Applicants must be student members of the AATK at the time of application

• • • • Must be enrolled in an accredited Master's or Doctorate degree program

• • • • Priority will be given to first-time presenters at the conference

• • • • Previous award recipients are not eligible to apply

• • • • If recipients are unable to attend the conference, they will not receive the award

Review Criteria

1. 1. 1. • Contribution to the meeting: Is the applicant presenting at the AATK meeting?
         • Usefulness of the meeting for the applicant's academic and professional development:
           • • • • Will the applicant be able to obtain useful knowledge and experience that can be utilized in academic work and/or teaching?
           • • • • Will the applicant be able to share the knowledge and experience obtained at the meeting with colleagues?
           • • • • Will the meeting help the applicant to grow academically and professionally in the long term?

1. 1. 1. • Commitment to the field:
           • • • • Will the applicant work in the field of teaching Korean after completing their study?
           • • • • Does the applicant demonstrate their goal and motivation to further their career in the field of teaching Korean?

Scholarship Description

The Professor Ok-Sook Park Memorial Scholarship for Korean Language Education is established to honor the legacy and contributions of the late Professor Ok-Sook Park at Michigan State University. This scholarship recognizes outstanding graduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, professional commitment, and a passion for advancing Korean language education. The scholarship aims to support graduate students actively engaged in research, teaching, and leadership within the field of Korean language education.

Award Amount

$700 (one-time award)

Selection Process

• • • • The selection process will follow the review timeline and procedures of the AATK Graduate Student Travel Awards

• • • • The AATK review committee will evaluate all applications and select one recipient who best meets the scholarship's criteria

• • • • The recipient will be chosen based on the following primary selection criteria:
        1. 1. 1. • Academic and Professional Commitment
        1. 1. 1. • Professional Development Goals
        1. 1. 1. • Previous Contributions to the Field

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• • • • Be a graduate student (M.A. or Ph.D.) enrolled in a program related to Korean Language Education, Applied Linguistics, or a closely related field

• • • • Be in good academic standing

• • • • Demonstrate a strong interest in Korean language teaching, research, and curriculum development

• • • • Have actively participated in Korean language education research, teaching initiatives, or professional organizations

Notification & Awarding of the Scholarship

• • • • The recipient of the Professor Ok-Sook Park Memorial Scholarship will be announced alongside the AATK Graduate Student Travel Award recipients

• • • • The scholarship will be awarded in the form of a check, which will be presented to the recipient at the AATK conference upon announcement

Purpose

To support graduate student members attending the AATK Annual Conference and Workshop. These awards are intended especially for graduate students who are presenting for the first time at the conference, while also being open to graduate students at all levels.

Each award will be provided on a reimbursement basis and may be used to cover travel-related expenses associated with attending the AATK meeting, including the conference registration fee.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be Associate (full-time student) Members of the AATK at the time of application and enrolled in an accredited Master's or Doctorate degree program.
• Priority will be given to first-time presenters at the conference.
• Previous award recipients are not eligible to apply.
• If recipients are unable to attend the conference, they will not receive the award.

Review Criteria

1. Contribution to the meeting: Is the applicant presenting at the AATK meeting?
2. Usefulness of the meeting for the applicant's academic and professional development:
   • Will the applicant be able to obtain useful knowledge and experience that can be utilized in academic work and/or teaching by participating in the meeting?
   • Will the applicant be able to share the knowledge and experience obtained at the meeting with colleagues?
   • Will the meeting help the applicant to grow academically and professionally in the long term?
3. Commitment to the field:
   • Will the applicant work in the field of teaching Korean after completing their study?
   • Does the applicant demonstrate their goal and motivation to further their career in the field of teaching Korean?

Contact

For any questions or further information, please contact executivesecretary@aatk.org or bumyongchoi@emory.edu.