Art school applications can be demanding because you may need to prepare a portfolio, audition materials, study plans, and funding documents at the same time. The AMA+ Scholarship, linked with Korea National University of Arts, is especially relevant for students planning arts study in South Korea and trying to understand how their creative work fits the award.

Below, scholarship winners share how they prepared their portfolios, explained their artistic goals, and managed application timing for competitive arts funding. Read their stories to see what they applied for, how they presented their talent, and what helped them succeed.