The Korean government has decided to conduct the ‘2018 Korean Government Scholarship Program for undergraduate Students’ for the further promotion of international exchange in education and mutual friendship between Korea and Sri Lanka.
The detailed information is enclosed together with application forms at the Embassy web-site(http://lka.mofa.go.kr/english/…/lka/mission/notice/index.jsp).
All students, who want to apply for the Program, are required to submit all necessary documents and application forms to the Korean Embassy by 20 October 2017.
Once again, thank you for your interest and support.
*URL: http://lka.mofa.go.kr/english/…/lka/mission/notice/index.jsp
*For further inquiries, you may contact the Embassy via email goooobin@gmail.com.
1. Qualifications: Prospective applicants must meet all of the following conditions.
(1) CITIZENSHIP: An applicant and his or her parents must be citizens of one the countries listed on the above chart in #2 of this guideline.
● Attention! Neither the applicant nor the parents should hold the Korean citizenship.
● Exception(Only for those holding Japanese Citizenship): Individuals whose parents hold a ‘Special Permanent Residency Permit’ within Japan while holding Korean Citizenship may be deemed eligible to apply.
(2) AGE: An applicant must be under age 25 as of March 1, 2018 (Should be born after March, 1, 1993).
(3) HEALTH: An applicant must be in good health, both physically and mentally.
● Those with disabilities, but in good mental and physical health, are eligible to apply.
● Those with severe illness are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
(4) LEVEL OF EDUCATION: An applicant must have graduated or be expected to graduate from a high school as of March 1, 2018
● Those who have already achieved a Bachelor’s degree or a higher degree are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
● Those who have graduated or are expected to graduate from a high school in Korea are NOT ELIGIBLE to apply.
(5) GRADES: An applicant must either have the cumulative grade point average (C.G.P.A.) of 80% (out of 100%), or be ranked within the top 20% throughout the entire high school period.
● C.G.P.A. should be 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, 3.23/5.0 or higher [see Appendix 3]
● If an applicant’s high school has an evaluation system different from the above scales, see 7-(2)-⑨. (6) An applicant should never have been awarded with any scholarship programs from Korea for an undergraduate degree program.
(7) An applicant must have no limitations in travelling abroad
(8) Applicants who have proficiency in the Korean or English language will be given preference.
(9) Descendants of the Korean War veterans will be given preference.
(10) Engineering and Science majors will be given preference.
(11) Applicants from low income families or underprivileged backgrounds will be given preference.
(12) Applicants who are confirmed to be ‘third generation’ overseas Koreans will be given preference.
(13) An applicant is restricted to apply either for the Embassy Track or for the Regional University Track.
● Applicants who apply for both tracks will be automatically disqualified and their applications will be eliminated.
2. Scholarship Benefits
1. Scholarship Period: March 1, 2018 ~ February 28, 2023 (1-year Language + 4-year Degree Program)
(2) Scholarship Benefits
① Airplane Ticket or Airfare: 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.
② Monthly Stipend: 800,000 KRW per month
③ Tuition: 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.
④ Settlement Allowance: 200,000 KRW upon arrival
⑤ Scholarship Completion Grants: 100,000 KRW upon completion of studies
⑥ Korean Language Training: The full cost for the 1 year is covered by NIIED and the language institution.
⑦ Medical Insurance: Scholars are covered by health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.
⑧ Korean Proficiency Grants: Scholars with level 5 or 6 on TOPIK will receive 100,000 KRW won per month during the degree program.
(3) Notes
① NIIED does not cover the expenses for the domestic travel both in a scholar’s home country and in Korea.
② Airfare for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee that has been staying in Korea as of the date of announcement of successful candidates
③ NIIED does not cover the expenses for traveler’s insurance.
④ The medical fee is to be reimbursed through the insurance company to a scholar after he or she pays first. However, the expense for dental care or chronic disease will not be covered.
⑤ In case a scholar withdraws from the scholarship program within the first 3 months after entering Korea, he or she must return all the scholarship benefits offered, which includes the entry airfare, settlement allowance, monthly stipend, tuition, language training fees, Korean proficiency grants, and medical insurance.
⑥ The return flight ticket and the Scholarship Completion Grants will not be offered for those who withdraw from the scholarship program.
⑦ If a student temporarily leaves Korea during the language program, the allowance will not be given during the period student was absent in Korea. The allowance will not be given if a student’s leave of absence period exceeds 30days during the degree program. (1) CITIZENSHIP: An applicant and his or her parents must be citizens of one the countries listed on the above chart in #2 of this guideline.
● Attention! Neither the applicant nor the parents should hold the Korean citizenship.
● Exception(Only for those holding Japanese Citizenship): Individuals whose parents hold a ‘Special Permanent Residency Permit’ within Japan while holding Korean Citizenship may be deemed eligible to apply.
3. Required Documents
(1) Required Documents: 1 set of the original documents below, and 3 sets of the photocopies of the original
① Completed Application Form (Form 1)
② NIIED Pledge (Form 2)
③ Personal Statement (Form 3)
④ Study Plan (Form 4)
⑤ Two Recommendation Letters (Form 5) Must be from two separate recommenders.The letters must be written by someone who can give in-depth assessment on the applicant’s abilities, including a high school teacher, principal, or academic advisor.
⑥ Completed Self Medical Assessment (Form 6)
⑦ Graduation Certificate of High School: Those who are expected to graduate may submit a provisional graduation certificate of high school.
⑧ High School Grade Transcript (including a description of the school’s grading system)
⑨ Certificates of Citizenship of the Applicant and Parents (Examples: a birth certificate, a government-issued certificate indicating the parent-child relationship, a family register, or parents’ passport copies)
⑩ Awards (Optional)
⑪ Applicants with certified scores on their proficiency in Korean or in English may be given preference. Some examples include the following:
● Proficiency in Korea: TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)
● Proficiency in English: TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS Academic (TOEFL ITPs are not,acceptable)
⑫ Certificate of Health (Form 7, onlyforcandidateswhosuccessfullypassthe2nd roundofselection): The certificate of health must be completed and signed by a doctor.
⑬ Copy of the Applicant’s Passport (only for candidates who successfully pass the 2ndroundofselection)
⑭ Overseas Korean Proof Documents and supporting documents indicating the generation status (applicable to Overseas Koreans Only)
(2) NOTES
① The total 4 set of application documents (1 set of the original & 3 sets of the photocopies) should be placed in separate envelopes. The original set must be marked as “Original” on its envelope. Recommendation letters should be sealed by the recommenders and submitted with the seals unbroken.
② Original documents should be submitted. However, if copies are submitted, copies must be authenticated by the issuing institution, confirming that they are the same with the originals.
③ The applicant’s name on the application form MUST be identical to the applicant’s passport name.
④ If there is any inconsistency in the applicant’s name or birth date on submitted documents, further evidential document must be submitted as verification.
⑤ Any applicant, who submits a provisional graduation certificate at the time of applying, must submit his or her official graduation certificate of high school upon arrival in Korea, no later than March 1, 2017.
⑥ The application documents must be arranged in the same order as written on the “Checklist” in the FORM 1. Each document may be stapled. However, DO NOT staple the entire application documents altogether, or put each document in a separate folder.
⑦ Application form and all other materials should be filled out either in Korean or in English. Any document issued in languages other than Korean or English MUST include official notarized translations.
⑧ All documents submitted must be A4 sized. If the document is smaller, attach it to A4 sized paper; if bigger, fold it to make it A4 sized.
⑨ The high school grade transcript must contain a description of the school’s grading system. In case the transcript does not have information on the applicant’s rank or percentile score, an applicant must submit an additional official certificate issued by the high school, confirming that the applicant’s academic achievement meets the requirement written on 5-(5) above.
⑩ All documents must be numbered and labeled on the top right corner. (Example. ⑦ Graduation Certificate of High School)
⑪ Mailing address should be stated in full including the postal-code.
⑫ Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant. The applicants are advised to make their own copies of all application documents.
Source – Korean Embassy
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