Korean Government Scholarship Program

The Korean Government Scholarship Program is intended to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

Undergraduate Program

Qualifications  

Prospective applicants must meet the following qualification criteria;

Must be a citizen of the country to which the scholarship is offered, which also applies to the applicants' parents

Have graduated or will be scheduled to graduate from high school as of March 1st of the invitation year

Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% (out of 100%) in rank in high school.

Scholarship value

Round-trip economy class airfare

Monthly Stipend (800,000 won)

Medical insurance

Settlement Allowance

Repatriation Allowance

Graduate Program

Qualifications

The applicant and his/her parents must hold foreign citizenships.

Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not permitted to apply for this program.

Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of Sep. 1st, 2013 (born after Sep. 1st, 1973).

Applicants must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree as of September 1st of the selection year.

 Applicants must maintain a grade point average (GPA) 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 applicant does not satisfy the above GPA requirements, he/she will be ineligible to apply to this program.

Scholarship value

Airfare: Round-trip economy class ticket

Monthly Allowance: 900,000 won (KRW) per month

Research Allowance Per Semester: 210,000 won for scholars in the field of humanities and social sciences; 240,000 won for scholars in natural and mechanic sciences

Relocation (Settlement) Allowance: 200,000 won upon arrival

Language Training Fee: Full coverage

Tuitions: All admission fees are waived by the host institution (university).
The tuition will be provided for by NIIED.

Dissertation Printing Costs: 500,000 ~ 800,000 won, depending on actual costs.

Medical Insurance: 20,000 won per month will be provided (limited coverage).

Special funding for scholars who are proficient in the Korean language (TOPIK Level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month

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