GKS-UIC (University Industry Cooperation) Scholarship by NIIIED & Ajou University
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.
Program Information for GKS-UIC
- A scholarship invited by the Republic of Korea government, training international students to suit the needs of companies in Korea.
- Professional training programs cooperate with theory and practices.
- Provide internship opportunities and IT-focused programs linked to employment after graduation through the provision of intensive education programs supported by the Ajou University Department of Software and Computer Engineering
GKS-UIC Scholarship Period and Qualifications
Scholarship Period: 5 years (Korean Language 1 year + Undergraduate Progra, 4 years)
Undergraduate Major in GKS-UIC Scholarship : Software Engineering
Eligibility
- Applicants and both their parents should have non-Korean nationality
- Graduate(or graduate-to-be) of high school who completed overall education courses of elementary school, middle school and high school for more than 12 years
In case the country of the applicant has a school system of less than 12 years, applicant who completed overall courses of elementary, middle and highschool can apply
- All applicants must have maintained a Cumulative Grade Point Average(CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the following from their high school
- C.G.P.A must be above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, 3.23/5.0
- Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% within one’s class
- The applicants must be under 25 years of age (born after March 1, 2000) for 2025 application.
GKS-UIC Selection Schedule
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Notice of Scholarship recruitment | September |
Application Deadline | October 25th, 2024 |
Result of the first round | November 15th,2024 |
Candidate recommendation (University -> NIIED) | November |
Selection of scholarship student (NIIED) | End of December |
Final Announcement of GKS-UIC Scholars (NIIED) | Early of January |
Entrance | End of February |
Selection Procedure
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1st round of selection
University will recruit and select qualified candidates ※ Applicants should apply for the program THROUGH University of selection.
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2st round of selection
NIIED selection committee will screen qualified candidates selected by Ajou University
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3st round of selection
Final successful candidates will be announced by NIIED
Scholarship
- Round-trip economy class airfare
- Monthly Stipend (1,000,000 won)
- Repatriation Allowance
- Korean Language Program Fee
- Tuition
Additionally, grantees with a good command of the Korean language (level 5 or higher in TOPIK Speaking) will receive an additional scholarship.