06/09/2018
2019 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP
Korean Government Scholarship Program
Application Guidelines for
Undergraduate Degrees
(via Semyung University for Natural Science & Engineering Majors)
1. Objectives
The Korean Government Scholarship Program for undergraduate degrees is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea for Bachelor-level degrees, which will in turn contribute to promoting the international exchange in education and to deepening the mutual friendship among countries.
2. Total Number of Scholars to Be Selected: 25 [from 67 countries]
※ Only those who hold citizenship of the countries below are eligible to apply.
Afghanistan Congo(DRC) Indonesia Mozambique Senegal Uganda
Angola Dominican Republic Iran Myanmar Singapore Ukraine
Azerbaijan Ecuador Japan Nepal Sudan Uruguay
Bangladesh Egypt Jordan Nigeria Sri Lanka Uzbekistan
Bolivia El Salvador Kazakhstan Pakistan Sweden Venezuela
Brazil Equatorial Guinea Kenya Panama Tajikistan Vietnam
Bulgaria Ethiopia Kyrgyzstan Paraguay Tanzania Yemen
Bhutan Fiji Laos Peru Thailand
Cambodia Gabon Malaysia Philippines Timor-Este
Canada Ghana Mexico Poland Trinidad and Tobago
Chile Guatemala Mongolia Russia Turkey
Colombia India Morocco Rwanda Turkmenistan
3. Academic Programs: Bachelor’s Degree Program (4 years) after preliminary Korean Language Program (1 year)
Scholars must take the mandatory Korean language training at a language institution that will be designated by NIIED. The institution will be specified in the letter of invitation after the announcement of final successful candidates.
Scholars must attain a certain level on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) as required by NIIED before the completion of the one-year Korean language program. Otherwise, scholars are not allowed to proceed to the degree program.
Scholars with level 5 or 6 on TOPIK will be exempt from the language program and must begin their Bachelor’s degree program from Spring 2019.
Scholars who receive TOPIK level 5 or 6 during the first 6 months of the language program may start their degree program in the Fall 2019 semester.
4. Available Universities and Fields of Study : Semyung University
]Attention! Any degree program which takes more than 4 years to complete is NOT AVAILABLE under this scholarship program. All applicants cannot choose such degree programs (Examples: medicine, dentistry, architecture, and pharmacy)
For more details on the available fields and majors, refer to the “University Information” file that is available to access in the GKS Notice board, on the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr). Make sure to see the “University Information” under the announcement of the Regional University Track. All applicants must choose a major in the field of natural science or engineering, as listed on the “University Information”.
5. Qualifications: Prospective applicants must meet all of the following conditions.
(1) CITIZENSHIP: An applicant and his or her parents must be citizens of the country where this scholarship is offered.
Attention! Neither the applicant nor the parents should hold the Korean citizenship.
(2) 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.
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
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:
2.64 on a 4.0 scale;
2.80 on a 4.3 scale;
2.91 on a 4.5 scale;
3.23 on a 5.0 scale; or
Score: 80 points 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)-⑨.
(6) 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
(8) 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.
(10) Applicants from low income families or underprivileged backgrounds will be given preference.
(11) 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.
Attention! The applicants in the Regional University track must apply for ONLY ONE University. Applicants who apply for more than one university will be automatically disqualified and their applications will be eliminated.
6. Scholarship Benefits
(1) Scholarship Period: March 1, 2019 ~ February 29, 2024 (1-year Language + 4-year Degree Program)
(2) Scholarship Benefits
① 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.
② Monthly Stipend: 800,000 KRW per month
③ Tuition: The tuition fee is covered by NIIED and the university entrance fee is covered by the host university.
④ Settlement Allowance: 200,000 KRW upon arrival
⑤ Scholarship Completion Grants: 100,000 KRW upon completion of studies only for scholars returning back to their countries
⑥ Korean Language Training: The full cost for the 1 year is covered by NIIED and the language institution.
⑦ Medical Insurance: Scholars are covered by health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.
⑧ 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
① NIIED does not cover the expenses for the domestic travel both in a scholar’s home country and in Korea.
② 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
③ NIIED does not cover flight travel insurance of scholars entering Korea and returning back to their countries.
④ 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.
⑤ In case a scholar withdraws from the scholarship program within the first 3 months after entering Korea, he or she must return all scholarship benefits offered, which includes the entry airfare, settlement allowance, monthly stipend, tuition, language training fees, Korean proficiency grants, and medical insurance.
⑥ The return flight ticket and the Scholarship Completion Grants will not be offered for those who withdraw from the scholarship program.
⑦ 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.
7. Required Documents
(1) Required Documents: 1 set of the original documents below
① Completed Application Form (Form 1)
② NIIED Pledge (Form 2)
③ Personal Statement (Form 3)
④ Study Plan (Form 4)
⑤ 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.
⑥ Completed Self Medical Assessment (Form 6)
⑦ Graduation Certificate of High School
Those who are expected to graduate may submit a provisional graduation certificate of high school.
⑧ High School Grade Transcript (including a description of the school’s grading system)
⑨ Certificates of Citizenship of the Applicant and Parents (Examples: a birth certificate, a government-issued certificate indicating the parent-child relationship, a family register, or parents’ passport copies)
⑩ Awards (Optional)
⑪ 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)
⑫ 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)
⑬ 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.
⑭ Copy of the Applicant’s Passport (only for candidates who successfully pass the 2nd round of selection)
(2) NOTES
① 1 set of the original documents should be placed in a single envelope. Recommendation letters sealed by the recommenders and submitted with the seals unbroken.
② Original documents should be submitted. However, should they be available, copies must be authenticated by the issuing institution, confirming that they are the same with the originals.
③ The applicant’s name on the application form MUST be identical to the applicant’s passport name.
④ If there is any inconsistency in the applicant’s name or birth date on submitted documents, further evidential document must be submitted as verification.
⑤ Any applicant, who submits a provisional graduation certificate at the time of applying, must submit his or her official graduation certificate of high school upon arrival in Korea, no later than March 1, 2019.
⑥ The application documents must be arranged in the same order as written on the “Checklist” in the FORM 1. Each document may be stapled. However, DO NOT staple the entire application documents altogether, or put each document in a separate folder.
⑦ Application form and all other materials should be filled out either in Korean or in English. Any document issued in languages other than Korean or English MUST include official notarized translations.
⑧ All documents submitted must be A4 sized. If the document is smaller, attach it to A4 sized paper; if bigger, fold it to make it A4 sized.
⑨ The high school grade transcript must contain a description of the school’s grading system. In case the transcript does not have information on the applicant’s rank or percentile score, an applicant must submit an additional official certificate issued by the high school, confirming that the applicant’s academic achievement meets the requirement written on 5-(5) above.
⑩ All documents must be numbered and labeled on the top right corner. (Example. ⑦ Graduation Certificate of High School)
⑪ Mailing address should be stated in full including the postal-code
⑫ Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant. The applicants are advised to make their own copies of all application documents.
⑬ Incomplete or incorrect documents will result in the disqualification of an applicant.
8. Application Deadline: To be decided by the Regional University [see Appendix 1]
For details on the application deadline and the submission of application documents, applicants should contact the designated regional universities.
The first round of selection will be conducted by the universities.
All applications submitted to NIIED by individual applicants will NOT BE ACCEPTED and will be discarded.
9. Selection Procedures
Semyung University Details
September7~October 26th, 2018 [Registration Period]
Applicants submit the application documents to Semyung University.
Submission of Documents
-Submit the soft copies of required documents (except recommendation letter) via email ([email protected]) first in order to avoid spending a lot of money to send the documents by post continuously.
-Then you send me the one original copy of the required documents and three soft copies of them by post before October 26th. The parcel must be delivered by October 26th.
Address to send
Yujin Shim
International Affairs, Moonhwakwan No, 303 Semyung University, Semyung-ro 65, Jecheon City, Chung buk, South Korea
27136
October 28th Evaluation of documents
October 29th The universities will conduct the interviews on applicants.
October 30th Announcement of successful candidates recommended via Semyung University.
SMU will announce them via personal email.
November 1 Semyung University forward the application documents of the selected candidates to NIIED.
November 16 [2ND ROUND]
NIIED conducts the second round of selection through a selection committee.
NIIED announces the result of the second round of selection on the GKS Notice board on www.studyinkorea.go.kr.
Candidates who pass the second round must submit the passport copy and the certificate of health (FORM 7) to the university by December 5, 2018.
January 10, 2019 NIIED announces the final successful candidates on the GKS Notice board on www.studyinkorea.go.kr.
Early February University informs the scholars of their scheduled entry to Korea.
Scholars must check their entry flight itinerary and make preparations to enter Korea.
Late February Entry to Korea
※ NOTES
Applicants must follow the NIIED’s regulations throughout the application procedure.
Applicants must write ONE university of their choice in the Forms 1, 4 and 5. Applicants must choose only ONE department (or major) in the field of natural science or engineering, as listed on the “University Information”.
In choosing the preferred university and major, it is advisable to contact the universities in advance for further information. (See Appendix 1 for the university contact information.)
Additional documents might be required to be submitted depending on the university or department. If asked so, the applicants must submit the requested documents to the university.
Transferring to a different university is NOT allowed after the confirmation of an applicant’s final choice of a university
Regardless of university admission, all scholars must achieve the TOPIK level required by NIIED before the completion of the 1-year Korean language program. Any scholar who fails to do so cannot proceed to his or her degree.
10. Other Important Information
(1) Entry
① Scholars must arrive in Korea by late February, 2019. In case a scholar does not enter Korea by the designated date, his or her scholarship will be canceled.
② Prior to the arrival, all scholars are advised to study about Korea, Korean language and culture. In particular, it is advisable that grantees learn as much Korean as possible because most classes at a Korean university are taught in Korean. Below are some websites that scholars will find useful in preparing their studies in Korea.
Korean Language Study http://www.sejonghakdang.org
(세종학당->KOSNET 배우기)
Korean Universities http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr
Korean Culture http://korea.net/
Entry & Residence http://immigration.go.kr.
(2) Housing
① Scholars will live in a university dormitory.
② The dormitory fee will be deducted out of the monthly stipend by the university.
(3) Cancellation and Temporary Suspension of Scholarship
① Cancellation of Scholarship: If a scholar is found engaged in any of the following activities during his or her stay in Korea, the scholarship will be canceled.
When any documents of the scholarship application has been found false;
When a scholar violates the NIIED regulations s/he has pledged to keep;
When a scholar fails to abide by the guidelines and regulations set by NIIED;
When a scholar receives a discipline from the university or has participated in political activities.
When a scholar acts in a way that harms the reputation of the scholarship and/or the relevant institutions;
When a scholar fails to reach a TOPIK level required by NIIED within the period of one year language program;
When a scholar earns less than 2/3 of the registered credits of a semester;
When a scholar leaves Korea for the purpose of joining an exchange program in another country;
When a scholar fails to notify NIIED of re-enrollment without any proper reasons after the end of a leave of absence;
When a scholar receives three warnings or more;
When a scholar forfeits the scholarship.
② Temporary Suspension of Scholarship
During the Korean language program, scholars may leave Korea under the language institution’s approval for up to 2 weeks during the semester and for up to 4 weeks during vacation. For the days of staying outside of Korea, the monthly allowance will not be given.
During the degree program, scholars may leave Korea for up to 60 days at a time, under the university’s approval. For the days exceeding 30 days, the monthly allowance will not be given.
11. Contact
Inquiries on Semyung University Admission: Yujin Shim
(1) International Affairs, Moonhwakwan No, 303 Semyung University, Semyung-ro 65, Jecheon City, Chung buk, South Korea 27136
/ Email : [email protected] / Tel : +82 43 649 1185
(2) Other Inquiries: NIIED
Website: www.studyinkorea.go.kr (Scholarships > Government Scholarship > GKS Notice)
E-mail: [email protected]
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