Korean Government Scholarships for International Students

Korean Government
MS/PhD Degree

Deadline: 31 March 2012 (annual)
Study in: Korea
Course starts September 2012

Brief description:

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is designed for international students who wants to pursue higher education in Korean Universities.

Host Institution(s):

51 Universities (or Institutes) designated by NIIED:

Ajou University, Cheongju University, Chonbuk Nat'l University, Chonnam Nat'l University, Chosun University, Chung-Ang University, Chungbuk Nat'l University, Chungnam Nat'l University, Daejeon University, Donga University, Dongguk University, Dongseo University, Ewha Womans University, Gyeongsang Nat'l University, Hallym University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hannam University, Hanyang University, Hongik University, Inha University, Inje University, Jeonju University, Kangwon Nat'l University, KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Keimyung University, Kongju Nat'l University, Kookmin University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Korea National Defense University, Korea University, Kumoh Nat'l Institute of Technology, Kyonggi University, Kyunghee University, Kyungpook Nat'l University, Pai Chai University, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Pukyong Nat'l University, Pusan Nat'l University, Seoul Nat'l University, Seoul Nat'l University of Science and Technology, Silla University, Sogang University, Sookmyung Women's University, SoonChunHyang University, Sungkyunkwan University, Sunmoon University, The Academy of Korean Studies, University of Ulsan, Woosong University, Yeungnam University, Yonsei University

Fields of study:

Detailed information about the fields and majors offered by the listed eligible universities can be found in the University Information section on the GKS website. Applicants must choose their desired fields of study from the listed programs in the University Information section provided by participating universities.

Night schools, Seasonal schools, and schools through Internet are not allowed.

Number of Scholarships:
345 scholarships will be awarded in 2012.

Target group:

The scholarships are targetted to students from the following countries:

Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Canada(Quebec), Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cote d'Ivoire, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, The United Kingdom, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia

See the complete list of eligible countries at 2012 KGSP guidelines (link found below)

Scholarship value/inclusions:
• Airfare: A round-trip economy class ticket
• Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won(KRW) per month
• Research Allowance: 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
• Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
• Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
• Tuition: All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
• Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation
• Medical Insurance: 15,000 won per month(limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the university for students.
• Special fund for students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month(Commencing from the main program)

Eligibility:

• Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of the foreign country.
• Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship.
• Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time.
• Should be under 40 years of age as of 1 September 2012.
• Hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree as of 1 September 2012.
• Applicants who are enrolling or have already enrolled in the same academic program in Korea as the one they are applying for will not be admitted.
• For Master's program (or Integrated Master's & Doctoral program): students who hold a Bachelor's degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor's degree
• For Doctoral program: students who hold a Master's degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Master's degree.
• Applicants who are expecting the adequate diploma should present their diploma by September 1, 2010 before entry.
• Should have a grade point average (G.P.A.) at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4. 3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previous attended institution.
• If the grade is difficult to convert to percentage, official explanatory documents from the attended university are required.

Application instructions:

Applicants can apply for the scholarships through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University.

The selection process for applicants will proceed in three steps:

Firstly, applicants must be selectedby the institution he or she is applying through (a Korean embassy, or a designated university).

Secondly, applicants who passed the first round must be selected by the NIIED Selection Committee.

Finally, applicants who passed the second round must gain admission from a university.

The application deadline is 31 March 2012.

It is important to read the scholarship guidelines and visit the official website (links found below) for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.

Contact information:

See the websites of Korean Embassy (Consulate) in your own country or the universities in Korea in which you want to study in.

Website:

Official Scholarship Website (view the English version by clicking the appropriate button at the upper right corner of the website): http://www.niied.go.kr

2012 KGSP Graduate Program Guidelines (Download)

Admission Schedule

Application Period: 30 Jan. ~ 30 Mar.
Selection for candidates: 2 ~ 6 April
Announcement of candidates: 9 April
Deadline for Recommendation to NIIED: 13 April
Announcement for final grantees recommended by universities: 30 April
Admission Process for candidates recommended by overseas Korean embassies, government departments, or Korean adoption associations: 7~31 May
Announcement for Final Grantees recommended by overseas Korean embassies, government departments, or Korean adoption associations: 11 June
Process for Visa Issuance: 2 ~ 31 July
Entry into Korea: 27 ~ 29 Aug.
NIIED Orientation: 30 ~ 31 Aug.
Korean Language Course: 3 Sep.

Eligibility for Application

The applicant and his/her parents must have foreign citizenship. Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not qualified for this program.
Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period of time. Applicants have to submit the Personal Medical Assessment (included in the application form) when he/she apply for this program, and then submit an Official Medical Examination Report issued in a hospital to NIIED after passing the NIIED Selection Committee. A serious illness reflected in the examination results will be the main cause of disqualification from the scholarship.
Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of 1 Sep. 2012 (Applicable to person born after Sep.1st,1972).
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of 31 Aug. 2012
Applicants who have ever enrolled or graduated in the degree program in Korea will be disqualified from the program.
Applicants who apply for the Master’s program must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Bachelor’s degree.
Applicants who apply for the Doctoral program must hold a Master’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Master’s degree.
Applicants who are expecting to obtain the relevant required degree or diploma by 31 Aug. 2012 must submit a certificate of degree or diploma expectation, and submit the official certificate of degree or diploma by 1 Sep.2012.
Applicants must maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of at least 2.64 on a 4.0 scale, 2.80 on a 4. 3 scale, 2.91 on a 4.5 scale or grades/marks/score of 80% or higher from the previously attended institution.
If the transcript is not indicated in grades/marks/scores format, or is difficult to convert into percentages, attachment of official explanation from the attended institution is required.
Applicants who have Korean proficiency or English proficiency may be given preference.
Applicants who apply for natural science and technology program may be given preference.

Application Procedure

Submission of Application and Required Documents
Evaluation of Submitted Documents
Interview or Telephone Interview

Criteria of Evaluation

Academic Achievement about Major Field (20%)
Language Proficiency and Potential (20%)
Telephone or Internet Interview (50%)
Other Factors (10%)

Campus Life

Residence Hall
Inje University provides convenient on-campus housing for International Students in 3 residence halls- Inje Global Town, English Town and Biotech Village, which can accommodate about 500 International Students.
Inje Global Town that assigns all of rooms for International Students is to enhance the convenience of International Students.
The residence halls give International Students the opportunity to practice Korean language and culture through Korean roommate program.
The residence halls offer work-out, study and recreation rooms for residents.
Counseling Center for International Students
Counseling center for International Students is run by the graduate office to help out the students’ problems relating to living and studying in Korea, such as housing, study visa, qualifications for degrees, insurance, job seeking etc.
Cultural Events for International Students
Inje University offers a variety of cultural events for International Students such as hiking on Korean Mountains, volunteering programs, practicing Korean traditional holidays etc.
The Advantage of Reduction on Paik Hospital Fee
International Students can get the advantage of reduction on hospital fee when they use Paik Hospitals. (Seoul, Pusan, Sanggye, Ilsan, and Haeundae)
International Students Union & Alumni Association
The graduate school runs International Students Union to support International Students’ successful adaptation to campus life at Inje in many ways.
Alumni association is running websites which contain the International alumni’s information and sending regular newsletters for alumni in order to strengthen the connection between International Students and Inje University.

Important Notes for Applicants

Dual applications are not accepted. Applicants must apply for this program via only one organization.
If any of the required documents is missing or contains false information, the admission may be rescinded.
All application documents will not be returned.
All documents should be written in English or Korean. Documents written in another language should be accompanied by a notarized English or Korean translation.
A student whose graduation was pending at other institutions during the time of application should submit the Graduation Certificate(s) and the Degree Certificate(s) before the semester begins.

Contact Information
Kim Hee Kyu, Graduate School of Inje University (Zip code: 621-749) 197 Injero, Gimhae, Gyeongnam
Tel. +82-55-320-3642, E-mail: heeeq@inje.ac.kr

Inje University
Address: (Zip code:621-749) 197 Injero Gimhae Gyoeongnam
Website: http://graduate.inje.ac.kr/eng

For more information on scholarships, please read: Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for International Graduate Students