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2027 ZIUSA Scholarship

Apply for the 2027 ZIUSA Scholarship

Wherever you are in your academic journey, we encourage you to apply. The ZIUSA Scholarship supports Zomi students who pair academic excellence with service to the Zomi community.

No account is needed. Prepare your documents, complete four short steps, and you will receive a reference number the moment you submit.

See what to prepare

Established in 2022 by Zomi Innkuan USA. $41,250 awarded to 25 scholars across five countries through the 2026 awards.

Opening soon

Applications for the 2027 ZIUSA Scholarship open on November 15, 2026, and are due March 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Application window
November 15, 2026 through March 15, 2027
Due
March 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time
Finalist interviews
March 15 – May 15, 2027
Winners announced
After May 15, 2027

Eligibility

Who can apply

Zomi students at institutions in the United States and internationally. Past scholars represent the United States, Myanmar, India, Thailand, and South Korea.

  • High school seniors

    Zomi high school seniors planning to attend college. You do not need a college transcript yet.

  • College and university students

    Zomi students currently enrolled at a college or university.

  • Graduates continuing their education

    College graduates pursuing further education, including MA, MS, PhD, MD, JD, and other advanced degrees.

The committee considers three equally weighted criteria:

  1. Academic excellence
  2. Service to the Zomi community
  3. Future commitment to the Zomi community

Excellence takes many forms, not just grades and test scores. Read more about the scholarship.

The process

How it works

  1. Step 1: Prepare your documents

    Gather your resume, two recommendation letters, transcripts, a photo, and your personal statement. The checklist below has a tip for each.

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  2. Step 2: Complete the form

    Four short steps: about you, your education, your documents, and a final review. No account is needed.

    • Window: November 15, 2026 through March 15, 2027

  3. Step 3: Submit and get your reference number

    As soon as you submit, you will see a reference number on screen, and we send an acknowledgment email to the address you provide.

    • Due March 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time

  4. Step 4: Review, finalist interviews, awards

    The committee reviews every complete application. Selected applicants are invited to interview, and winners are recognized at the annual ZIUSA Khawmpi.

    • Interviews March 15 – May 15, 2027
    • Winners announced after May 15, 2027

2027 ZIUSA Scholarship: application checklist

Applications due March 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time. Apply at zomischolarship.org/apply. Questions: dimnuam@ziusa.org

Before you start

What to prepare

Each document uploads separately. Having everything ready first makes the form quick to complete.

  • Resume

    One to two pages, as a PDF. English or Zolai.

    Tip Include your schooling, work, and community service, such as church, cultural, or student leadership roles.

  • Two recommendation letters

    From third parties, not family members or friends. One PDF per letter. English or Zolai.

    Tip Ask your recommenders early and share the deadline (March 15, 2027) with them. Letters from community members who can speak to your role and impact are particularly helpful.

  • High school transcript

    PDF.

    Tip If you only have a paper copy, scan it, save it as a PDF, and check that every page is readable.

  • College transcript

    Not needed for high school seniors

    PDF.

    Tip If your school lets you download a transcript, save it as a PDF.

  • Photo in Zomi traditional clothing

    JPG or PNG.

    Tip Choose a clear, well-lit photo of you. If you are selected, it may be used in announcements.

  • Personal statement

    750 words or fewer, as a PDF. English or Zolai.

    Tip Give yourself time for more than one draft, and read it aloud to hear what needs work. Save the final version as a PDF. Write in your own voice; light proofreading tools are fine, but heavy reliance on AI writing is discouraged.

    The promptIn 750 words or fewer, tell us who you are. Share your academic journey and how you serve the Zomi community. Include concrete examples of your impact and explain how your past work connects to your future goals. Describe how the ZIUSA Scholarship would help you continue your education and service.

Good to know

  • Each file can be up to 10 MB, and all documents together up to 25 MB. PDFs must not be password protected.
  • The form does not save drafts. Nothing is stored until you submit.
  • Tip Give each file a clear name, such as Lastname-Resume.pdf, so you can pick the right one quickly.

Applications open November 15, 2026

Applications for the 2027 ZIUSA Scholarship open on November 15, 2026, and are due March 15, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Until then, you can use the checklist above to prepare your documents in advance, or read the FAQs. Questions are welcome at dimnuam@ziusa.org.