Korean government will provide scholarships for international students who wish to study undergraduate program in South Korea for academic year 2012-2013.
Objective:
The objective of the Korean Government Scholarship Program for an undergraduate degree is to provide international students ( including students from developing countries ) with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.
Total Number of Scholarships Available: 100 [from 62 countries including Nigeria]
Academic Programs: Undergraduate degree course (4 yrs.) after preliminary Korean Language course (1yr.)
Grantees should take a preliminary Korean language course at the institution designated by NIIED. The institution will be specified in a letter of invitation after the announcement of final successful candidates. Grantees should reach level 3 in TOPIK after the completion of a Korean language course.
The grantees with level 5 or higher in TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) can be exempt from the preliminary Korean language course. They may begin their bachelor's degree course in the coming spring or fall semester.
Fields of Study: 4-year undergraduate degree programs provided by the universities below
Ajou University
Cheongju University
Chonnam National University
Chosun University
Chungbuk National University
Chungnam National University
Daegu University
Daejeon University
Dong-A University
Dongguk University
Ewha Woman's University
Gyonggi University
Gyeongsang National University
Hanllym University
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hanyang University
Inha University
Jeonju University
Kangwon National University
Keimyung University
Kongju National University
Konkuk University
Kongyang University
Kookmin University
Korea University
Kyunghee University
Mokpo National University
Myongji University
Pai Chai University
Pukyung National University
Pusan National University
Seoul National University
Sogang University
Sookmyung Women's University
Soon Chun Yang University
Sung Kyun Kwan University
Sunmoon University
Ulsan University
Woosuk University
Woosong University
Yonsei University
Qualifications:
Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria;
-Must be a citizen of the country to which scholarships are offered, which is also applied to his/her parents
-Both applicant and his/her parents must not be a holder of Korean citizenship
-Should be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2012 (Should be born after March, 1, 1987)
-Have adequate health, both physically and mentally
NOT Eligible:
-Those who are pregnant or who have a severe illness
-Have graduated or be scheduled to graduate from a high school as of March 1, 2012
-Those who have already obtained a bachelor's degree or a higher degree
-Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average -(C.G.P.A.) during their entire high school period.
-C.G.P.A. should be 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or higher [see Appendix 3]
-Must not at any time have ever received a Korean government scholarship for an undergraduate study.
-Must not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.
-Those who have ever enrolled at a Korean university as an exchange student.
-Must have no limitations in travelling abroad.
-They may be preferential selection for applicants who have proficiency in Korean or English.
Scholarship Period: March 1, 2012 ~ February 28, 2017
Scholarship Benefits
-Airplane ticket or airfare: The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when they leave Korea after completion of their study.
-Monthly Stipend: 800,000 won per month
-Tuitions: The full tuition is exempted by the Korean Government and the entrance fee for the first semester by the host university.
-Settlement Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival
-Repatriation Allowance: 100,000 won upon completion of studies
-Korean Language Training Expenses: The full costs up to 1 year (NIIED pays directly to the language training institution).
-Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.
Source: ::: National Institute for International Education ::: (http://niied.go.kr/) [Press English tab for Korean Goverment Scholarship Programme for Students]
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