2020 Global Korea Scholarship for International Students, S.Korea

2020 Global Korea Scholarship for International Students, S.Korea

Designation/Position- Global Korea Scholarship

GKS program 2020, Korea invites application for Global Korea Scholarship for International Students to study athigher educational institutions in Korea

About-  The GKS program is designed to provide higher education opportunities in South Korea for international students with the aim of promoting international exchange in education and learning as well as mutual friendship amongst the participating countries

Research/Job Area- 

 CollegeSchool/DepartmentM.S.Ph.D.Web site / Remark
Natural
Science
Physics*OOhttp://physics.kaist.ac.kr
Mathematical SciencesOOhttp://mathsci.kaist.ac.kr
ChemistryOOhttp:/chem.kaist.ac.kr
Life Science & BioengineeringBiological Sciences*OOhttp://bio.kaist.ac.kr
Graduate School of Medical Science and EngineeringXOhttp://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr * Medical License Required
Biomedical Science and Engineering Interdisciplinary ProgramXOhttp://gsmse.kaist.ac.kr
EngineeringMechanical EngineeringOOhttp://me.kaist.ac.kr
Aerospace EngineeringOOhttp://ae.kaist.ac.kr
Electrical EngineeringOOhttp://ee.kaist.ac.kr
Future Vehicle ProgramOOhttp://fv.kaist.ac.kr
School of ComputingOOhttp://cs.kaist.ac.kr
Graduate School of Information SecurityOOhttp://gsis.kaist.ac.kr
Graduate School of Artificial IntelligenceOOhttp://gsai.kaist.ac.kr/
Civil and Environmental EngineeringOOhttp://civil.kaist.ac.kr
Bio and Brain EngineeringOOhttp://bioeng.kaist.ac.kr
Brain and Cognitive EngineeringOOhttps://bce.kaist.ac.kr/
Industrial DesignOOhttp://id.kaist.ac.kr
Industrial & Systems EngineeringOOhttp://ie.kaist.ac.kr
Graduate School of Knowledge Service EngineeringOOhttp://kse.kaist.ac.kr
Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringOOhttp://cbe.kaist.ac.kr
Materials Science & EngineeringOOhttp://mse.kaist.ac.kr
Nuclear and Quantum EngineeringOOhttp://nuclear.kaist.ac.kr
The Cho Chun Sik Graduate School for Green TransportationOOhttp://gt.kaist.ac.kr
Liberal Arts & Convergence ScienceGraduate School of Culture TechnologyOOhttp://ct.kaist.ac.kr
Graduate School of Science, Technology, and PolicyOOhttp://stp.kaist.ac.kr
BusinessBusiness and Technology ManagementOOhttp://ms.kaist.ac.kr
http://business.kaist.ac.kr *Seoul Campus
Techno-MBAOX
Finance MBAOX

Location- Korea

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Eligibility/Qualification–

All applicants and their parents must not hold Korean citizenship.

Korean citizens and dual citizenship holders (one who have Korean citizenship and citizenship of another country) are NOT eligible to apply.

Applicants and their parents who had previously held Korean citizenship must submit the document that proves their renunciation of Korean citizenship.

(※Exception: For overseas Korean applicants holding Japanese citizenship, if their parents hold “Permanent Residency Permit‟ within Japan while holding Korean citizenship, are eligible to apply.)

Doctoral Program Applicants: Must hold a Master‟s degree or a level of education equivalent to a Master‟s degree

Master‟s Program Applicants: Must hold a Bachelor‟s degree or a level of education equivalent to a Bachelor‟s degree

Research Program Applicants: Must hold a degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a Master‟s degree and must have received an invitation from one of NIIED‟s designated Korean universities.

Postdoctoral Research Program: Must hold a doctoral degree or a level of education equivalent to a doctoral degree.

Professor Exchange Program: Must hold a Master‟s degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a Master‟s degree.

Program for Education·Science·Culture·International Professionals: Must hold a Master‟s degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a Master‟s degree.

Preference

  • Applicants who received outstanding scores for their proficiency in Korean or English may be given preference. Some examples include the followings: – Proficiency in Korean: TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) – Proficiency in English: TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS Academic (TOEFL ITPs are NOT acceptable)
  • Applicants who apply for majors in the field of Natural Science and Engineering are given priority when they receive same marks with other candidates.
  • Applicants who apply for majors under the Industrial Professionals Training Project are given priority when they receive same marks with other candidates.
  • Academic professors holding citizenship of developing countries, especially ODA recipients, are given priority when they receive same marks with other candidates.
  • Descendants of Korean War veterans will receive additional 5% of the total marks.
  • Applicants from low income families or underprivileged backgrounds will be given preference.
  • Applicants who are confirmed to be the „third generation‟ or „post-third generation‟ overseas Koreans will be given preference.

How to Apply-  There are two tracks to apply for the scholarship program, Embassy track and University track 
* Applicants must apply either to a Korean Embassy where they hold the citizenship or to one of the enlisted universities.
** Before you apply, please read the attached guideline carefully to find the right track for you.

  • Applicants must apply either to a Korean Embassy where they hold citizenship or directly to one of designated universities.
  • Institutions accepting applications

116 Embassies of the Republic of Korea: In countries where Korean Education Center or Korean Cultural Center is located, these institutions may accept and review GKS applications in lieu of Korean embassies. We highly recommend applicants to contact Korean embassy in their countries to check which party is accepting the application.

64 Korean Universities designated by NIIED

For Contact- 

  • Websites: www.studyinkorea.go.kr / www.niied.go.kr
  • Email: kgspniied@korea.kr

Last Date for Apply– 

  • The application deadline is set by each Korean embassy or university.
  • All applicants must check the deadline of application submission by contacting the relevant embassy or desired university directly

Each embassy and university will send the 1st round successful candidates‟ applications and related documents to NIIED by April 3, 2020

GKS SCHOLARSHIP

See Position Details-

Official Website-

Attachment : 1_2020-GKS-G-Application-Form.docx

Attachment : 4_2020-GKS-G-Application-Guidelines-English.pdf

Attachment : 2_2020-GKS-G-Application-FAQs-ENGLISH-KOREAN.pdf

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