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2015 GKS Graduate Program Guidelines (English)

This document provides guidelines for the 2015 Korean Government Scholarship Program for international graduate students. It outlines the program objectives of promoting international education exchange and friendship. A total of 820 scholarships will be awarded, with 493 through Korean embassies and 327 through designated Korean universities. Scholarships are allocated based on quotas for various countries and regions. Eligible universities include 66 general universities and 35 regional universities, across a range of graduate fields of study. The application and selection process involves applying either through a Korean embassy or designated university, followed by selection by the NIIED committee and university admission.

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2015 Korean Government Scholarship Program

Guideline for International Students

Enrolled in Graduate Programs
(2015 )

2015. 1

National Institute for International Education (NIIED)

2015 Korean Government Scholarship Program

Guideline for International Students
Enrolled in Graduate Programs
1. Program Objective
The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for international
students, with the aim of promoting international exchange in education, as well as mutual friendship amongst the
participating countries.
2. Total Number of Grantees
2-1 Graduate Course: 820 candidates
o 2015 KGSP Allocations by respective Korean Embassies : 493 candidates (from 156nations)
<Embassy Quotas >
Quota

No. of
Nations

China

The United States

Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam

Japan

Myanmar, Ecuador, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey

Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Kazakhstan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Pakistan, Peru,
Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan, Brazil, Cambodia, Cote d'Ivoire, Egypt, Germany, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Morocco,
Nigeria, Oman, Panama, Serbia, Taiwan, The United Kingdom, Tunisia, Uganda

Afghanistan, Argentina, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of

the Congo, El Salvador, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Hungary, Iraq, Jordan, Nepal,
Norway, Republic of South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Singapore, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tanzania,
Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia

Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Bolivia, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon,

Canada(Quebec), Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Fiji, Gambia,
Greece, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Kuwait, Iran, Ireland, Kenya, Latvia,
Lebanon, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Paraguay, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, the
Bahamas, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Uruguay, Zimbabwe

Albania, Angola, Bahrain, Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Djibouti,
Equatorial Guinea, Estonia, Guinea-Bissau, Greenland, Guyana, Haiti, Lesotho, Madagascar,
Mauritania, Mauritius, Montenegro, Namibia, Nicaragua, Niger, Palestine, Papua New
Guinea, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Republic of Seychelles, Sao Tome Principe, Somalia,
Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, the United Arab Emirates

471

156

Name of Countries

Total

The basis for quota allocation lies in the mutual agreement between Korea and countries listed above.
Among the 493 candidates, 17 (from 12 nations) overseas Korean adoptees are included. Their quotas are
allotted to 12 Korean embassies, and are separate from general candidate quotas.
Among the 493 candidates, 5 candidates may be selected from non-allotted Korean embassies.

<Overseas Korean Adoptee Quotas>

Name of Countries

No. of Nations

Quota

5
The United States
Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands,
2
Norway, Sweden
1
Italy, Switzerland
17 Candidates
Total
Adoptee who has experienced an exchange program or graduated/will graduate from a Korean

1
9
2
12

university

(D-2 visa holders) can apply for this program.

o 2015 KGSP Allocation for the Designated Korean Universities : 327candidates (from 86 nations)

<Designated University Quotas>

Quota

No. of
Regional Total Nations
General*
Univ.
7
3
10
3

Name of Countries
Indonesia, Mongolia, Vietnam
Cambodia, Kazakhstan, Philippines, Thailand, Uzbekistan

Brazil, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia

Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria

Ghana, India

Cameroon, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Turkey

Uganda

Egypt, Poland, Romania, The United States, Peru

Azerbaijan, Colombia, Hungary, Japan, Laos, Singapore

320

Algeria, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica,

France, Gabon, Germany, Iran, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Lithuania,
Mauritania, Moldova, Morocco, Netherlands, Republic of the Congo,
Senegal, Slovakia, Spain, Sudan, Tajikistan, the Democratic Republic
of the Congo, the United Kingdom, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Yemen,
Zambia
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia,
Finland, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Maldives, New Zealand, Paraguay,
Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste
327 Candidates

270

Among the 327 candidates, allocated to the Designated Korean Universities, 7 will be allotted into three outstanding
specialized universities separately.
Once the candidates from general quota selected, another 50 from those countries with Regional University quota will
be allotted into one of the designated Regional Universities in Natural Science and Engineering (see the list below for
35 designated regional universities.) ex) Mongolia: 7 will be allotted to general quota, 3 will be selected from regional
university applicants.
* General quota includes the candidates from both Designated University and Regional University.

2-2 Research Program : approx. 20 candidates

< Research Program Quota >
Name of Countries

Quota

Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Laos, Sri

Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Timor-Leste, Ghana, the Democratic Republic of the

Approx. 20 in

Congo, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda, Uzbekistan,

total

Azerbaijan, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Solomon Islands

3. Eligible Universities and Fields of Study
o Eligible Universities : The 66 listed universities (or institutions) as designated by NIIED
Eligible Universities (or Institutions)
Ajou University, Chung-Ang University, Dongguk University, Ewha Womans University,
Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang
University, Hongik University, Inha University, KDI School of Public Policy and Management,
Konkuk University, Kookmin University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology,
Korea Polytechnic University, Korea University, Kyonggi University, Kyunghee University,
Myongji university, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Sangmyung
University, Seoul Natl University, Seoul Natl University of Science and Technology, Sogang
University, Sookmyung Womens University, Soongsil University, Sungkyunkwan University,
The Graduate School of Korean Studies in the Academy of Korean Studies, Ulsan National
Institute of Science and Technology, University of Science & Technology, University Of Seoul,
Yonsei University

General

Changwon National University, Chonbuk Natl University, Chonnam Natl University, Chungbuk Natl
University, Chungnam Natl University, Daegu University, Daejeon University, Donga
University, Dongseo University, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gyeongsang Natl
University, Hallym University, Handong Global University, Inje University, Jeju National
University, Jeonju University, Kangwon Natl University, Keimyung University, Kongju Natl
University, Konyang University, Korea University of Technology and Education, Kumoh Natl
Institute of Technology, Kyungpook Natl University, Kyungsung university, Pai Chai University,
Pukyong Natl University, Pusan Natl University, Silla Univerity, Soonchunhyang University,
Sunchon National University, Sunmoon University, University of Ulsan, Wonkwang University,
Woosong University, Yeungnam University

o Available Fields of Study : Detailed information about the fields and majors offered by the listed
eligible universities can be found in the University Information section on the GKS website

Regional

(www.studyinkorea.go.kr). Applicants must choose their desired fields of study from the listed programs in
the University Information section provided by participating universities.

* Night schools, seasonal programs, broadcasting schools, and cyber-schools (including online distant learning
programs) are not eligible for application.
o Available Courses : Masters programs, Doctoral programs, Research Programs
o Available Fields of Study provided by POSTECH:
Division

Science

Engineering

Interdisciplinar
y Programs

WCU

Degree

Department

Master's

Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Life Sciences
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial & Management Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Environmental Science and Engineering
Interdisciplinary Bioscience and Bioengineering
Advanced Materials Science
Integrative Biosciences and Biotechnology
IT Convergence Engineering
Advanced Nuclear Engineering

Doctoral

4. Main Notes for the 2015 Selection

o Applicants have to apply for this program via either an embassy or a designated university.
- Overseas Korean adoptees have to apply only via an embassy if their countries are allotted the adoptee quotas.
- Applicants for Research Program have to apply via university only.
- Former KGSP scholars have to apply via embassy only.
o Applicants (including Korean adoptees) who apply for this program via Korean Embassies must choose
3 desired universities out of the 66 universities listed below.
o Applicants who apply for this program via the designated universities may choose only 1 desired
university out of the 66 universities listed below.
o The selection process for applicants will proceed in three steps. Firstly, applicants must be selected
by the institution he or she is applying through (a Korean embassy, or a designated university).
Secondly, applicants who passed the first round must be selected by the NIIED Selection Committee.

Finally, applicants who passed the second round must gain admission from a university.
o Institutions accepting applications: 119 overseas Korean embassies or 66 designated Korean universities .
* Applicants who submit applications to more than one of the aforementioned institutions will be
disqualified immediately.
o Selection Procedure
-

1st Selection: Each 1st selection institution will draft a selections standard based on the criteria provisioned by
NIIED, and recommend the best applicants according to its respective standards.

2nd Selection: The NIIED Selection Committee will select the most successful candidates from the pool of
applicants recommended by the 1st selection institutions.

- 3rd Selection: Only the candidates who were recommended by a Korean embassy and passed the
2nd selection successfully will be evaluated for admission by the 3 universities to which they applied; each cand
idate has to gain admission from at least one university.
* Applicants who were recommended by a designated university will automatically be granted admission to the
university that recommended them, upon the condition they are selected as a successful candidate in the
2nd Selection. Subsequently, once they pass the mandatory medical examination (when its orientation), they will
join the ranks of the final successful candidates.
5. Duration of Scholarship
o Masters (01.09.2015 ~ 31.08.2018) : 1 yr. of Korean language + 2 yrs of Masters
o Doctoral (01.09.2015 ~ 31.08.2019): 1yr. of Korean language + 3 yrs of Doctoral
o Research (01.09.2015~31.08.2016): 1 month ~ 1year
* (Important) After the Korean language course, the scholarship period of degree course (2 years of masters
or 3 years of doctoral) cannot be extended beyond the designated duration.
* In the case that a scholar possesses a TOPIK Level that is higher than 5, he or she is exempted from the Korean
language course; the exempted period will be deducted from the total scholarship period (2 years for masters or 3
years for doctoral).
* In the case that a scholar possesses a TOPIK Level 5 or 6, he or she must be exempted from the Korean
language course and must start his/her academic course of Master or Doctoral degree; the exempted period will
be deducted from the total scholarship period (2 years for masters or 3 years for doctoral).
6. Korean Language Course
o All scholars, unless exempted, must take one year of Korean language course in the designated
language institution by NIIED. Once scholars are designated at the institution, it cannot be changed.
o Research scholars are exempted from Korean Language Course.
o During Korean language learning, scholars are supposed to stay at the dorm of language institution with a
roommate, thus cannot bring their family.

o Exemption from the Korean language course requirement: Korean proficiency at TOPIK Level 5 or 6
(with certification).
* Scholars who have surpassed TOPIK Level 5 or 6 must start their degree course without the Korean
language course starting from September 1st, 2015.
o Only the scholars who will have passed at least Level 3 of TOPIK (the Test of Proficiency in Korean)
after one year of Korean language course are permitted to start their masters or doctoral program.
o Scholars who do not pass at least TOPIK Level 3 after one year of Korean language course must complete
an additional six-month coursework in the Korean language.
o Language Institution : NIIED has designated about 10 language institutions for the Korean language course.
* The main language institution placement principle is different area from the finally chosen university of scholars
in order to provide a chance of exploring variable Korean cultures and immerge on Korean language learning
with professional environments for scholars.
7. Application Requirements
o The applicant and his/her parents must have foreign citizenships.
* Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not permitted to apply for this program. Therefore, Applicants and
his/her parents who once had Korean citizenship must provide document regarding renunciation of Korean
citizenship.
o Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for an extended period of time.
* Applicants must submit the Personal Medical Assessment (included in the application form) when he/she apply for
this program, and when its orientation, an Official Medical Examination will be done by NIIED. A serious illness
(For example, HIV, Drug, etc) will be the main cause of disqualification from the scholarship.
The handicapped who satisfy the above are also eligible for the program
NOT Eligible: those who are pregnant (disqualified upon discovery)
o Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of Sep. 1st, 2015 (born after Sep. 1st, 1975).
o Applicants must hold a Bachelors or Masters degree as of August 31st, 2015.
Research Program Applicants must hold a Masters degree or above and a university professor in one of the
eligible countries for research program(see 2-2).
* (Important) Applicants who have ever enrolled in a university in Korea will be disqualified from applying to
the KGSP program. Specifically, an applicant who has previously enrolled in an undergraduate program, a
masters program, a doctoral program including an exchange program (D-2 visa holders ever) in Korea
cannot apply for this program.
Exception 1. Applicant who has experienced an exchange program in Korea only for previous academic
courses graduation, and if it was mandatory for his or her graduation of degree program; thus could submit

official explanation from the attended institution can apply for this KGSP program.
Exception 2. The KGSP scholar who has graduated or will graduate from a Korean university as of August
31st, 2015 can apply for this program again only via the embassy if only he/she holds at least TOPIK Level 4
and obtain another recommendation within the allotment from the Korean Embassy of his/her respective
country of origin (re-application is limited to one instance).
* Applicants who apply for the Masters program must hold a Bachelors degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or
higher than a Bachelors degree.
* Applicants who apply for the Doctoral program must hold a Masters degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or
higher than a Masters degree.
* Applicants who are expecting to obtain the relevant required degree or diploma by August 31 st, 2015 must submit a
certificate of degree or diploma expectation, and submit the official certificate of degree or diploma to NIIED by
August 31st, 2015(If not, disqualified for this program).
o Applicants must maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) 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 an applicant does not satisfy the above GPA criteria, he/she will be disqualified from applying to this program.
* If the transcript is not indicated in grades/marks/scores format, or is difficult to convert into percentages, attachment
of official explanation from the attended institution is required.
o Applicants who have Korean proficiency or English proficiency may be given preference.
o Applicants who apply for natural science and technology program may be given preference.
o Applicants who are university professors currently in the developing countries may be given preference.
o POSTECH applicants must submit TWO letters of recommendation from two academic faculty members.
o All POSTECH applicants must submit an official English Proficiency Test Score for one of the following:
TOEFL (PBT)
TOEFL (CBT)
TOEFL (iBT)
TOEIC
IELTS
TEPS
550
213
79
800
6.0
637
Otherwise, applicants can substitute the required English test score score with Proof of Instruction
Language.
* Proof of Instruction Language: A one-page document that verifies the instruction language (English) of the
applicants institution. It must have the institutions seal on it.
8. Scholarship
o Scholarship Period : same as the period of invitation.
o Payment:
-Airfare: Round-trip economy class ticket.
* Airfare for entry will not be provided to scholars who are currently living in Korea for academic study or
employment.

* The fees for domestic travel within a scholars home country and for travel insurance to and from Korea will not
be provided.
* Scholars from China and the Czech Republic will not be provided airfare by NIIED, but by their country
of origin according to the mutual agreements.
-Monthly Allowance : 900,000 won (KRW) per month.
-Research Allowance : 210,000 won for scholars in the humanities and social sciences; 240,000 won for scholars in
natural and mechanic sciences, per semester.
-Relocation (Settlement) Allowance : 200,000 won
-Language Training Fee : Full coverage
-Tuitions : All admission fees are waived by the host institution (university). The tuition is paid by NIIED.
-Dissertation Printing Costs : 500,000 ~ 800,000 won, depending on the 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 (commencing from the degree program)
o NOTES
- NIIED does not compensate fees for the domestic travel, moving expenses, deposit, etc. both in the grantees
country and Korea.
- The medical fee is to be reimbursed through the insurance company to the scholar after s/he pays first.
However, the expense for dental clinic or chronic disease will not be covered.
- Any scholar who gives up his/her study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for
repatriation.
- Any scholar that quits the program within 3 months after s/he entering Korea, must refund all scholarship fees.
(The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly stipend, Korean language training expenses, etc.).
9. Selection Procedure Details
o The guideline, application form, and university information will be available at the website of GKS
(www.studyinkorea.go.kr), Korean Embassies, and designated domestic universities.
o For applicants (including Korean adoptees) who apply for KGSP via Korean Embassies
- (1st Selection) Korean Embassies make its own selection schedule and plan based on the criteria provided by
NIIED, and accept the applications. They select 1.5 times as many candidates as their quota from the pool of
applicants and recommend them to NIIED.
* Applicants from China and the Czech Republic should submit their applications to the Ministry of
Education (or equivalent institution) in their respective country of origin, in accordance with the
mutual agreements between Korea and those countries.
* Only Korean adoptees who have foreign citizenship can apply for this program via a Korean Embassy if their
countries of origin are allotted the adoptee quota. They are selected through a separate procedure; general

applicants cannot be accepted through this application category.

- (2nd Selection) NIIED Selection Committee selects as many successful candidates as each embassy quota amongst
the pool of candidates recommended by the Embassies.
- (3rd Selection) NIIED submits the documents of successful candidates to their 3 universities of indicated
preference, and requests admission examination of the candidates into their masters or doctoral programs.
The universities have to notify the result of examination to the candidates and NIIED by the designated date.
The candidates who gain admission from more than one university will have to make a final selection, and notify
their respective local Korean Embassy and NIIED by the designated date. Only the candidates who gain admission
within the 3rd Selection period can be accepted as official KGSP scholars.
o For applicants who apply for KGSP via designated domestic universities(including Research Program)
- (1st Selection) Each designated university will draft its own selection schedule and plan based on the criteria
provided by NIIED, and accepts the applications. Each designated university will select up to 20 candidates from
all of the quota-assigned countries and recommend them to NIIED. They cannot recommend more than
3 candidates from a single country.
- (1st Selection) Designated universities for Research Program can select and recommend up to 2 candidates to
NIIED for the 2nd selection.
- (2nd Selection) NIIED Selection Committee selects as many successful candidates as each countrys quota from all
of the candidates recommended by the universities. The candidates who are selected in the NIIED Selection
Committee will be accepted to the university which recommended them, and will be finally accepted as official
KGSP scholars upon a successful comprehensive medical examination.
* POSTECH applicants should select up to 3-5 professors, whom they would like as their advisor. Please
refer to the separately attached PDF file (Research areas provided by POSTECH).
- List 3-5 professors in the order of preference on a separate piece of paper and send it along with the other
required documents.

o POSTECH Application Due Date: March 19, 2014

10. Selection Criterion

o All documents including transcript, self-introduction, study plan(research proposal), certificates of language
proficiency (Korean and English), recommendations, published papers and awards, etc., will be evaluated.

11. Required Documentation

o Place of submission
*NIIED and Foreign embassies in Korea are not 1st Selection Institutions and do not accept applications

directly from the candidates.

*NIIED accepts and judges only the candidates recommended by the 1st Selection Institutions. They are:
- For applicants (including overseas Korean adoptees) applying via a Korean embassy : the Korean embassy in the
country of origin.
*Korean Educational Institutes (Korean Education Center or Korean Cultural Center) affiliated with the local
Korean embassies may accept applications, and select and recommend candidates in place of embassies in some
countries.
- For applicants applying via a domestic university : One of the 66 designated universities

o POSTECH Postal Address

Office of Graduate Admissions and Student Affairs,
Pohang University of Science and Technology
77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeongbuk, Republic of Korea,
790-784

o Deadline of Submission : Thursday, March 19, 2015

* Its applicants duty to ask the deadline to the applying institution since each institution has set deadline individual
itself.
* Deadline for the recommendation of candidates to NIIED by the 1st Selection Institutions is April 10th, 2015.
* If the respective 1st Selection Institutions do not submit their candidates documents to NIIED on time, they will
be excluded from the examination of NIIED Selection Committee, and their quotas will be substituted by the
other 1st Institutions reserve candidates.
o Required documents : One original document (placed in a separate envelope) and 3 extra photocopies .
* Documents not in English or Korean must be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translation
authenticated by the issuing institution or notarized by a notarys office.

Check List for Application Documents (POSTECH)

Masters Doctoral Research

1. Personal data (Attachment #1)

2. Self Introduction (Attachment #2)

3. Study Plan (Attachment #3)

4. Two Letters of Recommendation (academic faculty) (Attachment #4)

5. Pledge (Attachment #5)

6. Personal Medical Assessment (Attachment #6)

7. Diploma or certificate of graduation from undergraduate institution

8. Official Transcript from undergraduate institution

9. Diploma or certificate of graduation from graduate institution

10. Official transcript of previously attended graduate institution(s)

11. Certificate of Employment

12. Certificate of TOPIK score (original copy), if applicable

13. Certificate of English proficiency test score (original copy)

14. Published papers, if applicable

15. Awards, if applicable

16. Copy of passport (possible to submit after selection)

Research Proposal(Attachment #3)

Certificate of citizenship of applicant ex) the applicants and his/her Parents Birth
17.

certificate, Passport copy or Certificate of nationality expatriation, etc.

Certificate of Loss of Korean citizenship (only for former Korean Citizenship
holders)

18. Adoption Documents (only for overseas Korean adoptees)

o Note
* Selection for successful candidates will be done strictly by the NIIED Selection Committee.
Therefore, appropriate documents should be submitted by the deadline.
- Dual applications are not accepted. Applicants must apply for this program via only one institution.
- Documents should be presented in their original form.
- Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants.
- Incomplete or incorrect documents may lead to application rejection or failure in the Selection Committee,
and scholarship revocation even after entry into Korea.
- In case of submitting photocopied documents, applicants must submit the original to the 1 st Selection Institution
and have the original one and the photocopied one collated. The confirmation of collation should be indicated in
the photocopied documents.
- Applicants who are expected to graduate from their respective home undergraduate/graduate institutions by
August 31st, 2015, must submit the certificate (or letter) of expected graduation issued by said institutions when
they apply; the official certificate of graduation must be received by NIIED by August 31st, 2015.
- Applicants must accurately complete the health checklist truthfully. All successful candidates must take
a comprehensive medical exam when its orientation. In accordance with the requirements of the Korea
Immigration Service and the KGSP Program, the candidates who are judged to be physically unfit for this program

will not be accepted.

- Applicants may submit the copies of published papers, if available.
- Applicants may submit the copies of awards, if available.
* Applicants must submit all the documents by the checklist order. (Checklist for the application documents should
be on the front page, followed by the required documents, stapled and attached.)
* Transferring to a different university after confirming the host university is not permitted in any cases. In
regards to changing majors, it would be permitted only under the mutual agreement of the departments
concerned only within the same university, with the scholarship period unchanged. (2 years of Masters, or 3
years of doctoral, in total). However, quitting a program and applying for a new one is not permitted.
12. Selection Schedule
o Application Period : Feb.2nd ~ Mar. 31st (decided by the 1st Selection Institution)

* POSTECH Application Period: February 2 March 19, 2015

(All required documents must arrive at POSTECH by the Application Deadline.)
o The 1st Selection : The end of March (decided by the 1st Selection Institution)
o Deadline for Recommendation to NIIED : April 10th (All documents must be received by NIIED.)
o The 2nd Selection : Mid to End-April (NIIED Selection Committee)
o Announcement for the Results of the 2nd Selection : April 30th (posted on GKS websites)
o Admission Procedures for the Korean Embassies candidates: May 1st ~May 29th
o Announcement for Final Successful Candidates : June 16th (GKS websites-www.studyinkorea.go.kr)
o Visa Issue and Air ticket purchase : June 17th ~ July 31st
o Entry into Korea : August 24th ~ August 26th
o NIIED Orientation : August 31st ~ September 1st (4 regional groups)
o Korean Language Course : September 1st
13. For further information, please contact :
o 1st Institutions : Refer to The Contact Information of Korean Embassies and Universities in the attachment #8.
o KGSP Team, National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
- Address: #205 NIIED, 81 Ewhajang-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-810, Republic of Korea
- www.studyinkorea.go.kr
Korean version:
English version: GKS Notice
- Phone: +82-2-3668-1364, +82-2-3668-1389
- Fax: +82-2-743-4992
- Email: [email protected]

o POSTECH
- Address: Graduate Admissions and Student Affairs
REGISTRATION NUMBER

POSTECH
77 Cheongam-Ro, Nam-gu, Pohang, Gyeong-

buk,
*Do not write in this area.

790-784, Republic of Korea

- Website: http://admission.postech.ac.kr
- Phone (Office): +82-54-279-3789
- Fax: +82-54-279-3788
- Email: [email protected]
14. Other useful websites
Higher Education in Korea
Learning Korean
Understanding of Korean culture
Overseas Korean embassies
Visa and Registration

http://heik.academyinfo.go.kr
http://www.kosnet.go.kr
http://korea.net
http://www.mofa.go.kr
http://immigration.go.kr

15. Application Form : <Refer to the attachments>

(Check List for Application Documents)
(Institute of Application) :

(Confirmer) :

(Signature)

1) Name of Applicant: (given/first name)

(family/last name)

2) Country :
3) Desired Degree Program :

Masters

Doctoral

Research

(*Please tick () in the appropriate box.)

Application Documents
Check List

Submission(Y/N)
Yes

1. Personal data (Attachment #1)

2. Self Introduction (Attachment #2)
3.

Study Plan (Attachment #3)

Research Proposal(Attachment #3)

4. Two Letters of Recommendation (academic faculty) (Attachment #4)

5. Pledge (Attachment #5)
6. Personal Medical Assessment (Attachment #6)
7. Diploma or certificate of graduation from undergraduate institution
8. Official Transcript from undergraduate institution
9. Diploma or certificate of graduation from graduate institution
10. Official transcript of previously attended graduate institution(s)
11. Certificate of Employment
12. Certificate of TOPIK score (original copy), if applicable
13. Certificate of English Proficiency test score (original copy)
14. Published papers, if applicable
15. Awards, if applicable
16. Copy of passport (possible to submit after selection)
Certificate of citizenship of applicant ex) the applicants and his/her Parents Birth
17. certificate, Passport copy or Certificate of nationality expatriation, etc.
Certificate of Loss of Korean citizenship (only for former Korean Citizenship holders)
18. Adoption Documents (only for overseas Korean adoptees)
Attachment #1

( )
(Only for Applicants( ) who apply for this program via a Designated University)

Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) Application Form for Graduate Study
*Please tick ( ) a box that applies to you.

1. (Institute of Recommendation)
(Korean University)
1. (Type of Recommendation)
(General)

3. (Degree Course of Application)

(Masters) (Doctoral) (Research)
4. (Desired Field of Study)
(Humanities and Social Sciences)
(Natural Sciences and Technology)
(Arts and Physical Education)
5. (TOPIK 5 6 )
(Only for TOPIK Level 5 and Level 6 holders)
*TOPIK Level 5 and 6 holders must start their studying from Sep 1, 2015)
Sep 1, 2015

(Personal Data)

Please read the form carefully. All applicants must complete all sections only by typing.

(Given name) :
(Family name) :
Male
(Full Name)
Female
* Name should be spelled the same as in the passport and in English.

(Date of Birth)

(Country)

(Passport)

(yyyy)

(mm)

(dd)

(Age:

Single
(Photo 3*4)
Married
)

(Citizenship)
(Number)
(Date of Issue)

(Date of expiry)

(Contact Information)
*only applicants own

Address:

(Information
concerning applicants
most recent education)

()
/
(Name of previously
(Country/City)
attended Univ.)

(Academic Degree recently

Bachelor Master
(Academic Major)
awarded)

(Title of graduation
dissertation, if available)

TOEFL IELTS
Korean Language
Level: 1 2 3 4 5 6
(English Proficiency)
Score :
Proficiency
Score:
(only TOPIK)

(Language
Proficiency)
Published papers, if
available(one or two)

Tel. ( )

E-mail:

Awards, if available
(one or two)

(Applying University)

(Academic
Career)

(Name of Univ.)

(Period)

(Faculty)

(Name of Univ.)

(Department)

(Country)

(Academic Major)

(Diploma or
Degree)

School
(Transc Year
ripts)
Term
*

Bachel
or
(only
Master
terms

1st year

2nd year

3rd year

4th year

(GPA)

5th year

(converted
score)
/100

attended)

(Occupation or
Research Career)

(Period)

(Institution or
company)

(Position)

(Operation or Duty)

(City or
Region)

(Organization
Concerned)

(Previous Visits to
Korea)

(Period)

(Purpose of Stay)

(Previous Scholarship
Awards Received from
Korean institutions)

(Sponsor)

(Amount)
(US$/year)

(yyyy)
Applicant's Name :

(Period)

/ )

(mm)

(dd)
(signature)

* GPA(Grade Point Average) must be converted on a maximum scale of 100 points (converted points) * See Attachment .#7
* Fill out both the records of Bachelors & Masters in the case of those applying for Doctoral programs
Attachment #2
(Self Introduction)
* Please type or print clearly within 1 page using black ink. (in Korean or in English) (*10 points)

o Your course of life, your view of life, study background, your hopes & wishes, etc
o Your education and work experience, etc., in relation to the KGSP program
o Your motivations for applying for this program
o Reason for study in Korea

Attachment #3
(Study

Plan)

* Please type or print clearly within 1 page using black ink . (*10 points)
Goal of study &
Study Plan

Future Plan
after Study

o Goal of study, title or subject of research, and detailed study plan

o Future plan in Korea or another country after study in Korea

Attachment #3
(Research

Proposal)

* Please type or print clearly within 1 page using black ink. (*10 points)
Please submit additional sheets if more space is needed.

Research Topic

Research Objectives

Detailed Research Plan

Research Methodology

Expected Results of the Research

Research Timetable

Attachment #4

Letter of Recommendation
To the applicant: Please fill in your name and the other required information below. In turn, deliver or email this form to the person
who will write this letter. NOTE: Request your recommender to seal his or her letter of recommendation in an official envelope and
sign across the back flap upon completion. Recommendation letters that are not sealed and signed will not be accepted.
Confidential
Name of Applicant: (given name)

(family name)

Nationality:
Desired Degree Program: Masters

Doctoral

Desired Major:

To the recommender: The person named above has applied for the Korean Government Scholarship Program. We ask for your
assistance, and would appreciate your frank and candid appraisal of the applicant.
* Please type or print clearly using black ink.
1. How long have you known the applicant and in what relationship?

Please assess the applicant's qualities in the evaluation table given below. Rate the applicant compared to other classmates who
are/were in the same school year with him/her.
Truly
Excellent
Very Good
Good
Below Average
Exceptional
Classification
N/A
Top 2%
Top 10%
Top 25%
Middle 50%
Lower 25%
Academic Achievement
Future Academic Potential
Integrity
Responsibility/Independence
Creativity/Originality
Communication Skills
Interpersonal skills
Leadership
1. What do you consider to be the applicants strengths?

2. What do you consider to be the applicants weaknesses?

3. How well do you think the applicant has thought out plans for graduate study?

5. Please comment on the applicants performance record, potential, or personal qualities which you believe would be helpful in
considering the applicants application for the proposed degree program.

Recommenders Name

Date

Recommenders Signature
Position or Title:
University (Institution):
Address:

(zip-code:
Tel:

Fax:

Please return this form sealed in an official envelope and signed across the back to the applicant. We greatly appreciate your
timeliness regarding this letter for your recommendee.

Attachment #5
Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Study

Pledge ()
As an applicant for the 2015 Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for
Graduate Study, I pledge to abide by the following rules:
(1) To refrain from violation of university regulations and to fulfill my obligations as a
KGSP scholar to the best of my ability.
(2) To behave in a manner appropriate to Korean culture and society, and not to participate in
any form of political activity (such as organizing a political party, joining a political party,
attending political meetings, publishing political articles and declarations, organizing or
participating in demonstrations of a political nature, and so on).
(3) To accept responsibility for paying any debts incurred in Korea
(4) To agree with NIIED's decision concerning the graduate program and the Korean
language course
(5) To abide by all terms and regulations set by NIIED.
(6) To permit NIIED to use my personal information for the KGSP.
If I am proved to have violated any of the above or to have made a false statement in my
application documents, I shall accept any resolution or penalty made by NIIED, even when it
may/might result in suspension, revocation or withdrawal of my scholarship.
I was informed and fully understand that KGSP scholars are not permitted to transfer schools
for the entire duration of scholarship after confirming their host institution including Korean
language institution.

(yyyy). (mm). (dd).

Applicants Name :

(signature)

Attachment #6

PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

Applicants are not required to undergo an authorized medical exam before passing the 2 nd Selection with NIIED; however, all
successful candidates must take a comprehensive medical exam when its orientation (including an HIV and TBPE drug test**, etc)
in accordance with the requirements of the Korea Immigration Service and the KGSP. If the results show that the applicant is unfit to
study and live overseas more than 3 years, he/she may be disqualified.
**The TBPE (tetrabromophenolphthalein ethyl ester) drug tests are for evaluating past usage of stimulant drugs.

Gender:
1

HEIGHT

WEIGHT

When and for what reason did you last consult a physician?
(Please explain in the adjacent space.)
QUESTION

YES

Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a risk to

public health (such as, but not limited to, tuberculosis, HIV
and other STDs)?

1. allergies?
2. high blood pressure?
3. diabetes?
4. any type of Hepatitis?

Have you ever suffered from or been treated for depression,

anxiety, or any other mental or mood disorder? (If you have
received treatment, please explain and attach an official
medical report.)
Have you ever been addicted to alcohol?
Have you ever abused any narcotic, stimulant, hallucinogen or
other substance (whether legal or prohibited)?
If necessary, are you prepared to undergo physical tests to
verify the answers given in response to questions and
above?
Have you been hospitalized in the last two (2) years?
Have you had any serious injury, ailment or sickness in the last
five (5) years?
Do you have any visual or hearing impairments?
Do you have any physical disabilities?
Do you have any cognitive/mental disabilities?
Are you taking any prescribed medication?
Are you on a special diet?
On average, how many standard servings of alcohol do you consume each week?

IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

Attachment #7

GPA Conversion Table

4.0 Scale

4.3 Scale

4.5 Scale

5.0 Scale

100 Points Scale

3.97 ~ 4.0

4.26 ~ 4.3

4.46 ~ 4.5

4.95 ~ 5.00

100

3.92 ~ 3.96

4.22 ~ 4.25

4.41 ~ 4.45

4.90 ~ 4.94

3.88 ~ 3.91

4.17 ~ 4.21

4.36 ~ 4.40

4.84 ~ 4.89

3.84 ~ 3.87

4.12 ~ 4.16

4.31 ~ 4.35

4.79 ~ 4.83

3.80 ~ 3.83

4.08 ~ 4.11

4.26 ~ 4.30

4.73 ~ 4.78

3.75 ~ 3.79

4.03 ~ 4.07

4.21 ~ 4.25

4.68 ~ 4.72

3.71 ~ 3.74

3.98 ~ 4.02

4.16 ~ 4.20

4.62 ~ 4.67

3.67 ~ 3.70

3.93 ~ 3.97

4.11 ~ 4.15

4.57 ~ 4.61

3.62 ~ 3.66

3.89 ~ 3.92

4.06 ~ 4.10

4.51 ~ 4.56

3.58 ~ 3.61

3.84 ~ 3.88

4.01 ~ 4.05

4.45 ~ 4.50

3.49 ~ 3.57

3.75 ~ 3.83

3.91 ~ 4.00

4.34 ~ 4.44

3.41 ~ 3.48

3.65 ~ 3.74

3.81 ~ 3.90

4.23 ~ 4.33

3.32 ~ 3.40

3.56 ~ 3.64

3.71 ~ 3.80

4.12 ~ 4.22

3.24 ~ 3.31

3.46 ~ 3.55

3.61 ~ 3.70

4.01 ~ 4.11

3.15 ~ 3.23

3.37 ~ 3.45

3.51 ~ 3.60

3.90 ~ 4.00

3.07 ~ 3.14

3.27 ~ 3.36

3.41 ~ 3.50

3.79 ~ 3.89

2.98 ~ 3.06

3.18 ~ 3.26

3.31 ~ 3.40

3.68 ~ 3.78

2.90 ~ 2.97

3.09 ~ 3.17

3.21 ~ 3.30

3.57 ~ 3.67

2.81 ~ 2.89

2.99 ~ 3.08

3.11 ~ 3.20

3.45 ~ 3.56

2.72 ~ 2.80

2.90 ~ 2.98

3.01 ~ 3.10

3.34 ~ 3.44

2.64 ~ 2.71

2.80 ~ 2.89

2.91 ~ 3.00

3.23 ~ 3.33

Attachment #8

Contact Information of the 1st Selection Institutions

Korean Embassies (or Consulates)

Country

Afghanistan

93-20-210-2481

93-20-210-2725

2015 GKS Graduate Program Guidelines (English)

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2015 GKS Graduate Program Guidelines (English)

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2015 Korean Government Scholarship Program

Guideline for International Students

2015 Korean Government Scholarship Program

The United States

Indonesia, Russia, Vietnam

Myanmar, Ecuador, Bulgaria, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey

Afghanistan, Argentina, Belgium, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Democratic Republic of

Algeria, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Bolivia, Botswana, Burundi, Cameroon,

<Overseas Korean Adoptee Quotas>

(D-2 visa holders) can apply for this program.

<Designated University Quotas>

Brazil, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Russia

Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria

Cameroon, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tanzania, Turkey

Egypt, Poland, Romania, The United States, Peru

Azerbaijan, Colombia, Hungary, Japan, Laos, Singapore

Algeria, Bhutan, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominica,

2-2 Research Program : approx. 20 candidates

Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Bangladesh, Mongolia, Laos, Sri

Congo, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Cameroon, Rwanda, Uganda, Uzbekistan,

Azerbaijan, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Solomon Islands

4. Main Notes for the 2015 Selection

applicants cannot be accepted through this application category.

o POSTECH Application Due Date: March 19, 2014

10. Selection Criterion

11. Required Documentation

directly from the candidates.

o POSTECH Postal Address

o Deadline of Submission : Thursday, March 19, 2015

Check List for Application Documents (POSTECH)

Masters Doctoral Research

1. Personal data (Attachment #1)

2. Self Introduction (Attachment #2)

3. Study Plan (Attachment #3)

4. Two Letters of Recommendation (academic faculty) (Attachment #4)

5. Pledge (Attachment #5)

6. Personal Medical Assessment (Attachment #6)

7. Diploma or certificate of graduation from undergraduate institution

8. Official Transcript from undergraduate institution

9. Diploma or certificate of graduation from graduate institution

10. Official transcript of previously attended graduate institution(s)

11. Certificate of Employment

12. Certificate of TOPIK score (original copy), if applicable

13. Certificate of English proficiency test score (original copy)

14. Published papers, if applicable

15. Awards, if applicable

16. Copy of passport (possible to submit after selection)

Research Proposal(Attachment #3)

certificate, Passport copy or Certificate of nationality expatriation, etc.

18. Adoption Documents (only for overseas Korean adoptees)

will not be accepted.

* POSTECH Application Period: February 2 March 19, 2015

790-784, Republic of Korea

15. Application Form : <Refer to the attachments>

1) Name of Applicant: (given/first name)

(*Please tick () in the appropriate box.)

1. Personal data (Attachment #1)

Study Plan (Attachment #3)

4. Two Letters of Recommendation (academic faculty) (Attachment #4)

3. (Degree Course of Application)

(Academic Degree recently

o Goal of study, title or subject of research, and detailed study plan

o Future plan in Korea or another country after study in Korea

Detailed Research Plan

Expected Results of the Research

2. What do you consider to be the applicants weaknesses?

(yyyy). (mm). (dd).

PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a risk to

Have you ever suffered from or been treated for depression,

IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

GPA Conversion Table

100 Points Scale

Contact Information of the 1st Selection Institutions

(+244) 222 006 067~8

(+244) 222 006 066