Grants Programme
The British Korean Society has funds available from time to time for small grants to organisations or individuals for activities or projects in keeping with our members’ and sponsors’ aims of fostering friendship between the UK and Korea.
Closing Date
The closing date for applications for the next round of BKS grants is 1st September 2025.
As we receive many more applications for grants than our limited budget can support, we are unable to consider individual applications outside our normal time frame. Applicants should be aware that decisions on the next round of applications will not be finalised until the end of September 2025.
Who Can Apply?
The Society wishes to encourage applications from those who make positive contributions to British and Korean societies, for specific identifiable purposes where our funding will make a real difference. The projects should lead to lasting contacts, friendships, and activities involving both countries, and where possible, involving young people.
Scope and Format
Applications may cover any subject matter. Grants in aid of exhibitions or performances, publications, travel, sport, charitable activities, commemorations and other such activities will all be considered.
Applicants should include an outline of the project (up to 500 words) stating clearly how they intend to use BKS funding if awarded, and the aims of the project as well as a timetable of the activities they are proposing, and a breakdown of the financial support requested, including for example, any travel or ancillary costs. It should also be made clear whether our funds will be sufficient to achieve the project’s aims, or whether further funding is being sought from elsewhere.
What is the maximum grant amount?
Please note that the maximum amount payable for any single grant application is £1000.
Note for Students
The grants programme now incorporates the previously separate bursary awards programme for post graduate students. We continue to welcome applications from such students providing their applications meet the objectives of the overall grant scheme outlined above. Grants will not be awarded simply to meet regular living costs or study fees. Requests for support to one off field study visits will require supporting evidence of a clear plan to build relationships for the longer term.
Project Reports
Recipients of grants are asked to complete a short report after completion of their project, showing how the BKS funds contributed to the outcomes, and are occasionally invited to present on their project to the BKS membership. The required report format may be downloaded here.
