Apply for the ISC Conferences Summer 2026!
For anyone interested in this summer’s International Student Conferences , this is a friendly reminder that application deadlines are approaching. These upcoming deadlines represent the final opportunity to apply for the Korea–America Student Conference (KASC) and the China–America Student Conference (ChASC).
Please note that applications for the Japan–America Student Conference (JASC) are now closed, and the Executive Committee is hard at work reviewing applications and moving forward with the selection process. We would be grateful if you could share the information below with students who may still be interested in applying to KASC or ChASC.
International Student Conferences (ISC) offers three fully student-led academic and cultural exchange programs connecting university students in the U.S., Japan, Korea, and China. Founded on the belief that students are active participants in global affairs, ISC prepares the next generation of leaders in U.S.–Asia relations.
Who Can Apply?
- Undergraduate & graduate university students who are 18+ years old
- Students graduating before the conference start date are eligible
- Students accepted to enter university/graduate school in the fall are eligible
- All majors of study are accepted.
- As the official language of the Conference is English, no prior experience in Japanese/Korean/Chinese language or studies is required.
The Korea-America Student Conference
The Korea-America Student Conference (KASC) is a student-led academic conference that was established in 2008 with the goal of supporting the deep bilateral relationship between the U.S. and South Korea. This conference brings together up to 30 students studying in the United States and the Republic of Korea for an academically rigorous, three-week-long summer program, during which students live, travel, and conduct original, peer-reviewed research together. KASC is unique among ISC conferences in its two-country model, in which students travel to both the U.S. and South Korea each year.
The 19th Korea-America Student Conference will travel to San Francisco, New Orleans, and Washington, D.C. from July 25 to August 12, 2026! The KASC 19 Executive Committee chose the theme: “Navigating the Future of the Korean-American Relationship in a Fracturing Global Landscape through Technology, Culture, Business, and Energy.” Applications are OPEN! Apply by January 28, 2026, at this link !
The China-America Student Conference
The China-America Student Conference (ChASC) is a 3-week academic and cultural interchange program that brings together an equal number of students representing the United States of America and China for off-the-record discussions on the future of the bilateral relationship. ChASC was established in 2020, making it the newest of the ISC conferences.
The 6th China-America Student Conference will convene from July 3 – 24, 2026. Focusing on the theme, “Bridging Horizons, Building Futures”, the delegation will travel to Washington, D.C, Missoula, Kunming and Beijing. Please apply by February 15, 2026, at this link !