Kyung Uhn Scholarship Speech Contest
National English-language speech contest hosted by The Korea Society for U.S. high schoolers on Korean culture and its global impact.
All applicants must submit an Application to Participate by the stated deadline.
ApplicationDeadline: January 19, 2026: Application to Participate Submission Deadline
Format: Hybrid (Virtual & In-Person)
How to Apply
- Submit Application to Participate by January 19, 2026
- Submit Early Manuscript by January 19, 2026 to be invited to writing workshop
- Submit Final Speech Manuscript by February 16, 2026
- Participate in the contest event on May 2, 2026
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