Purpose
To provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, To develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.
Undergraduate Program Scholarship Period and Qualifications
- Scholarship Period: 5 years (Korean Language 1 year + Undergraduate Progra, 4 years)
- 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 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.
Selection Schedule
| - | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Notice of Scholarship recruitment | Set by each embassy |
| Candidate recommendation(diplomatic offices, University) | November |
| Selection of scholarship student | December |
| Entrance | February |
Selection Procedure
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1st round
of selectionKorean Embassies will recruit and select qualified candidates
Applicants should apply for the program THROUGH their local Korean Embassy
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2st round
of selectionNIIED selection committee will screen qualified candidates selected by the Korean Embassies
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3st round
of selectionKorean Universities will screen candidates for admission Announcement of final successful candidates will be made
Scholarship
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- Monthly Stipend (1,000,000 won)
- Repatriation Allowance
- etc.
Additionally, grantees with a good command of the Korean language (level 5 or higher in TOPIK Speaking) will receive an additional scholarship.