Applications are now open for 2017 Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP). These scholarships are open to international students for pursuing undergraduate programme at designated universities.
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 in turn will contribute to promoting the international exchange in education and to deepening the mutual friendship among countries.
WORTH
- 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;
- Monthly Stipend 800,000 KRW per month;
- The tuition fee up to 5 million KRW is covered by NIIED. In case the tuition is higher than 5 million KRW, the exceeding amount is covered by the host university. The university entrance fee is covered by the host university;
- Settlement Allowance 200,000 KRW upon arrival;
- Scholarship Completion Grants 100,000 KRW upon completion of studies;
ELIGIBILITY
- An applicant must have no limitations in travelling abroad
- Applicants who have proficiency in the Korean or English language will be given preference.
- Descendants of the Korean War veterans will be given preference.
- An applicant and his or her parents must be citizens of the country where this scholarship is offered. Neither the applicant nor the parents should hold the Korean citizenship.
- An applicant must be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2017 (Should be born after March, 1, 1992).
- Citizen: An applicant and his or her parents must be citizens of the country where this scholarship is offered. Neither the applicant nor the parents should hold the Korean citizenship.
DEADLINE: October 31 2016
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