Applications
are invited for Korean Government Scholarship Program from graduate students of
167 countries. Up to 700 scholarships are available for masters and
PhD degree programmes.
are invited for Korean Government Scholarship Program from graduate students of
167 countries. Up to 700 scholarships are available for masters and
PhD degree programmes.
The
Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education
in Korea for international students with the aim of promoting international
exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating
countries.
Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education
in Korea for international students with the aim of promoting international
exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating
countries.
GKS
(Global Korea Scholarship) Program is a scholarship program that paid by
the Government of the Republic of Korea for foreign nationals in the Republic
of Korea and the Ministry of Education organized, responsible for the project
implementation agency directly under the Ministry of Education National
Institute for International Education.
(Global Korea Scholarship) Program is a scholarship program that paid by
the Government of the Republic of Korea for foreign nationals in the Republic
of Korea and the Ministry of Education organized, responsible for the project
implementation agency directly under the Ministry of Education National
Institute for International Education.
Applicants
must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Applicants with certified scores on
their proficiency in Korean or in English might be given preference. Some
examples include the following: – Proficiency in Korean: TOPIK (Test of
Proficiency in Korean) – Proficiency in English: TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS
Academic.
must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Applicants with certified scores on
their proficiency in Korean or in English might be given preference. Some
examples include the following: – Proficiency in Korean: TOPIK (Test of
Proficiency in Korean) – Proficiency in English: TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS
Academic.
Scholarship Description:
- Application
Deadline: Application deadline may differ
from one country to another; it is expected to be around late September or
early October. - Course
Level: Scholarships are available for
pursuing undergraduate program at Participating Universities in Korea. - Study
Subject: Applicants must choose their field
of study from the listed programs in the university information section
provided by participating universities. - Scholarship
Award: Scholarship benefits are:
o
- Scholarship
Period: March 1, 2019 ~ February 29, 2024 (1-year Language + 4-year
Degree Program)
(2)
Scholarship Benefits
Scholarship Benefits
- Airplane
Ticket or Airfare: The
scholarship covers an economy class flight with the shortest route
between a scholar’s country and Korea. A one-way ticket to Korea will be
offered to each scholar at the beginning of the scholarship program;
another one-way ticket from Korea will be offered for those who complete
their studies under the scholarship program. - Monthly
Stipend: 800,000 KRW per month - Tuition:
The university entrancefee and tuition fee is covered by NIIED and the
host university. - Settlement
Allowance: 200,000 KRW upon arrival - Scholarship
Completion Grants: 100,000 KRW
upon completion of studies only for scholars returning back to their
countries - Korean
Language Training: The full
cost for the 1 year is covered by NIIED and the language institution. - Medical
Insurance: Scholars are covered by health
insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship
period. - Korean
Proficiency Grants: Scholars
with level 5 or 6 on TOPIK will receive 100,000 KRW won per month during
the degree program.
(3)
Notes
Notes
- NIIED
does not cover the expenses for the domestic travel both in a scholar’s
home country and in Korea. - Airfare
for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee that has been
staying in Korea as of the date of announcement of successful candidates - NIIED
does not cover flight travel insurance of scholars entering Korea and
returning back to their countries. - The
medical fee is to be reimbursed through the insurance company to a
scholar after he or she pays first. However, the expense for dental care
or chronic disease will not be covered. - In
case a scholar withdraws from the scholarship program within the first 3
months after entering Korea, he or she must return all the scholarship
benefits offered, which includes the entry airfare, settlement allowance,
monthly stipend, tuition, language training fees, Korean proficiency
grants, and medical insurance. - The
return flight ticket and the Scholarship Completion Grants will not be
offered for those who withdraw from the scholarship program. - If
a student temporarily leaves Korea during the language program, the
allowance will not be given during the period student was absent in
Korea. The allowance will not be given if a student’s leave of absence
period exceeds 30days during the degree program. - Number
of Scholarships: 105 [from 67
countries] - Nationality: International
students - Scholarship
can be taken in Korea
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
- Eligible
Countries: International students can apply
for the Korean Government Scholarship Program.List of Countries: China,
United States of America, Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam, Japan, India,
Brazil, Myanmar, Ecuador, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, China, United
States of America, Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam, Japan, India, Brazil,
Myanmar, Ecuador, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey, Azerbaijan, Cambodia,
Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Egypt, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Morocco,
Nigeria, Panama, Senegal, Serbia, Taiwan, The United Kingdom, Tunisia,
Turkmenistan, Uganda, Afghanistan, Argentina, Armenia, Brunei, Canada,
Chile, Democratic Republic of the Congo, El Salvador, Finland, France,
Gabon, Georgia, Hungary, Iraq, Jordan, Nepal, Oman, Republic of South
Africa, Rwanda, Singapore, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste,
Venezuela, Algeria, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia,
Botswana, Burundi, Canada(Quebec), Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Dominican Republic, Fiji, Gambia, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras,
Hong Kong, Iran, Ireland, Jamaica, Kuwait, Kenya, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya,
Malawi, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland,
Sweden, the Bahamas, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Uruguay, Zambia ,
Zimbabwe, Albania, Angola, Bahrain, Barbados, Benin, Bosnia and
Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Comoros, Djibouti,
Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Guinea-Bissau, Greenland, Guyana, Haiti,
Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Montenegro, Namibia,
Nicaragua, Niger, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Republic of the
Congo, Republic of Seychelles, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tome Principe,
Somalia, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, United Arab Emirates, The United
States, France, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Indonesia, Vietnam, Uzbekistan,
Mongolia, Thailand, Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Ethiopia, Malaysia,
Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Nepal,
Nigeria, Ghana, India, Kyrgyzstan, Cameroon, Rwanda, Sri Lanka,
Taiwan, Tanzania, Turkey, Egypt, Poland, Romania, The United States,
Uganda, Yemen, Azerbaijan, Colombia, Guinea, Hungary, Laos, Liberia, Peru,
Senegal, Algeria, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, France, Germany,
Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Lithuania, Mauritania, Moldova,
Morocco, Netherlands, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Spain, Tajikistan, the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, the United Kingdom, Turkmenistan,
Ukraine, Zambia, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Belize,
Bolivia, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Canada, Finland, Gabon, Greece, Israel,
Lebanon, Maldives, New Zealand, Paraguay, Republic of the Congo, Slovakia,
Solomon Islands, Sudan and Timor-Leste. - Entrance
Requirements: Prospective
applicants must meet all of the following conditions.(1) CITIZENSHIP:
An applicant and his or her parents must be citizens of one the countries
listed on the above chart in #2 of this guideline. - Attention!
Neither the applicant nor the parents should hold the Korean citizenship. - Exception(Only
for those holding Japanese Citizenship): Individuals whose parents hold a
‘Special Permanent Residency Permit’ within Japan while holding Korean
Citizenship may be deemed eligible to apply.
(2)
AGE:An applicant must be under age 25 as of March 1, 2019 (Should be
born after March, 1, 1994).
AGE:An applicant must be under age 25 as of March 1, 2019 (Should be
born after March, 1, 1994).
(3)
HEALTH: An applicant must be in good health, both physically and
mentally.
HEALTH: An applicant must be in good health, both physically and
mentally.
- Those
with disabilities, but in good mental and physical health, are eligible
to apply. - Those
with severe illness are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
(4)LEVEL
OF EDUCATION: An applicant must have graduated or be expected to graduate
from a high school as of March 1, 2019
OF EDUCATION: An applicant must have graduated or be expected to graduate
from a high school as of March 1, 2019
- Those
who have already achieved a Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree are NOT
ELIGIBLE to apply. - Those
who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a high school in
Korea are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
(5)
GRADES: An applicant must maintain the overall
grade point average (CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the
followings:
GRADES: An applicant must maintain the overall
grade point average (CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the
followings:
- 64
on a 4.0 scale; - 80
on a 4.3 scale; - 91
on a 4.5 scale; - 23
on a 5.0 scale; or - Score:
80points or above on a 100 point scale or be ranked within the top 20%
throughout the entire high school period.[see Appendix 3] - If
an applicant’s high school has an evaluation system different from the
above scales, see 7-(2)-?.
(6)
An applicant should never have been awarded with any scholarship programs from
Korea for an undergraduate degree program.
An applicant should never have been awarded with any scholarship programs from
Korea for an undergraduate degree program.
(7)
An applicant must have no limitations in travelling abroad
An applicant must have no limitations in travelling abroad
(8)
Applicants who have proficiency in the Korean or English language will be given
preference.
Applicants who have proficiency in the Korean or English language will be given
preference.
(9)
Descendants of the Korean War veterans will be given preference.
Descendants of the Korean War veterans will be given preference.
(10)
Engineering and Science majors will be given preference.
Engineering and Science majors will be given preference.
(11)
Applicants from low income families or underprivileged backgrounds will be
given preference.
Applicants from low income families or underprivileged backgrounds will be
given preference.
(12)
Applicants who are confirmed to be ‘third generation’ overseas Koreans will be
given preference.
Applicants who are confirmed to be ‘third generation’ overseas Koreans will be
given preference.
(13)
An applicant is restricted to apply either for the Embassy Track or for the
Regional University Track.
An applicant is restricted to apply either for the Embassy Track or for the
Regional University Track.
- Applicants
who apply for both tracks will be automatically disqualified and their
applications will be eliminated. - English
Language Requirements: Applicants with
certified scores on their proficiency in Korean or in English might be
given preference. Some examples include the following: – Proficiency in
Korean: TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) – Proficiency in English:
TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS Academic.
Application Procedure:
How
to Apply: Applicants must apply for the Korean
Government Scholarship Program via either the Embassy Track or the University
Track.
to Apply: Applicants must apply for the Korean
Government Scholarship Program via either the Embassy Track or the University
Track.
(1)
Required Documents: 1 set of the original documents below, and 3 sets of the
photocopies of the original
Required Documents: 1 set of the original documents below, and 3 sets of the
photocopies of the original
- Completed
Application Form (Form 1) - NIIED
Pledge (Form 2) - Personal
Statement (Form 3) - Study
Plan (Form 4) - Two
Recommendation Letters (Form 5) - Must
be from two separate recommenders. - The
letters must be written by someone who can give in-depth assessment on the
applicant’s abilities, including a high school teacher, principal, or
academic advisor. - Completed
Self Medical Assessment (Form 6) - Graduation
Certificate of High School - Those
who are expected to graduate may submit a provisional graduation
certificate of high school. - High
School Grade Transcript (including a description of the school’s grading
system) - Certificates
of Citizenship of the Applicant and Parents (Examples: abirth
certificate, a government-issued certificate indicating the parent-child
relationship, a family register, or parents’passport copies) - Awards
(Optional) - Applicants
with certified scores on their proficiency in Korean or in English may be
given preference. Some examples include the following: - Proficiency
in Korea: TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) - Proficiency
in English: TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS Academic (TOEFL ITPs are not
acceptable) - DD214
or other relevant document to prove the family member’s service at the
Korean War
(applicable
to Descendants of the Korean War Veterans Only)
to Descendants of the Korean War Veterans Only)
- Overseas
Korean Proof Documents and supporting documents indicating the generation
status
(applicable
to Overseas Koreans Only)
to Overseas Koreans Only)
- Certificate
of Health (Form 7, only for candidates who successfully pass the 2nd
round of selection) - The
certificate of health must be completed and signed by a doctor. - Copy
of the Applicant’s Passport (only for candidates who successfully pass
the 2nd round of selection)
