(붙임1) 2022 GKS-U Application Guidelines (English)
(붙임1) 2022 GKS-U Application Guidelines (English)
2021. 9.
Table of Contents
I. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
V. ELIGIBILITY
VI. APPLICATION
VII. SELECTION
Application Checklist
Appendix C. Contacts of Universities (University Track) [Regional Universities for Natural Science &
Engineering Majors]
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2022 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Application Guidelines for Undergraduate Degrees
I. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
○ Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at
higher educational institutions in Korea in pursuit of academic degrees, which will enhance
international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating
countries.
※ As Korean Government Scholarship Programs have been integrated and branded as Global Korea Scholarship
in 2010, the name has been changed to GKS (Global Korea Scholarship).
※ Bachelor’s degree programs of 5~6 years (e.g. Architecture, Medicine) are newly added from the 2022 GKS-U
program.
◈ Application Tracks
Embassy Track University Track Total
Category Overseas Regional University
General Total Associate Degree Total
Koreans (Natural Science & Engineering)
Number of
115 10 125 60 35 95 220
Grantees
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Overseas Overseas
No. Country General Korean Total No. Country General Korean
Total
1 Afghanistan 1 1 35 Mexico 3 1 4
2 Angola 1 1 36 Mongolia 4 4
3 Azerbaijan 1 1 37 Morocco 1 1
4 Bangladesh 1 1 38 Mozambique 1 1
5 Bhutan 1 1 39 Myanmar 3 3
6 Bolivia 1 1 40 Nepal 1 1
7 Brazil 3 3 41 Nigeria 1 1
8 Brunei 1 1 42 Pakistan 1 1
9 Bulgaria 1 1 43 Panama 1 1
10 Cambodia 2 2 44 Paraguay 1 1
11 Canada 1 1 45 Peru 1 1
12 Chile 1 1 46 Philippines 2 2
13 Colombia 3 3 47 Poland 1 1
14 Dominican Republic 1 1 48 Russia 2 2 4
15 DR Congo 1 1 49 Rwanda 1 1
16 Ecuador 1 1 50 Singapore 2 2
17 Egypt 1 1 51 Sri Lanka 2 2
18 El Salvador 1 1 52 Sudan 1 1
19 Equatorial Guinea 1 1 53 Sweden 1 1
20 Ethiopia 3 3 54 Tajikistan 2 2
21 Fiji 1 1 55 Tanzania 1 1
22 Gabon 1 1 56 Thailand 3 3
23 Ghana 1 1 57 Timor-Leste 2 2
24 Guatemala 1 1 58 Trinidad and Tobago 1 1
25 India 3 3 59 Turkey 1 1
26 Indonesia 5 5 60 Turkmenistan 1 1 2
27 Iran 2 2 61 Uganda 2 2
28 Japan 1 1 62 Ukraine 2 1 3
29 Jordan 1 1 63 Uruguay 1 1
30 Kazakhstan 2 2 4 64 Uzbekistan 2 2 4
31 Kenya 3 3 65 Venezuela 1 1
32 Kyrgyz Republic 2 1 3 66 Vietnam 10 10
33 Laos 2 2 67 Yemen 1 1
34 Malaysia 3 3 Total 115 10 125
※ Overseas Koreans refer to ethnic Koreans without Korean citizenships. Overseas Koreans include offspring of
Korean diaspora or Korean immigrants who live in countries out of the Korean peninsula.
※ If a vacancy occurs due to a lack of candidates (e.g., not enough candidates were selected in the 1 st round of selection
or selected candidates were found disqualified in the 2 nd round selection, etc.), then the quotas not fulfilled may be
given to other countries with waitlisted candidates.
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○ Regional University Track for Natural Science & Engineering Majors (Bachelor’s Degree)
No. Country Quota No. Country Quota
1 Brunei 2 12 Armenia 2
2 Cambodia 2 13 Azerbaijan 2
3 India 3 14 Belarus 2
4 Indonesia 3 15 Georgia 1
5 Laos 2 16 Kazakhstan 2
6 Malaysia 3 17 Kyrgyz Republic 2
7 Myanmar 2 18 Moldova 2
8 Philippines 2 19 Mongolia 2
9 Singapore 2 20 Russia 2
10 Thailand 2 21 Tajikistan 2
11 Vietnam 3 22 Turkmenistan 2
23 Ukraine 2
24 Uzbekistan 2
Subtotal 26 Subtotal 25
No. Country Quota
Subtotal 9
Total Grantees 60
\
○ Associate Degree
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1 Brunei - 12 Armenia -
2 Cambodia 2 13 Azerbaijan 2
3 India 2 14 Belarus -
4 Indonesia 2 15 Georgia -
5 Laos 2 16 Kazakhstan 2
6 Malaysia 2 17 Kyrgyz Republic 2
7 Myanmar 2 18 Moldova -
8 Philippines 2 19 Mongolia 3
9 Singapore - 20 Russia -
10 Thailand 2 21 Tajikistan 2
11 Vietnam 2 22 Turkmenistan 2
23 Ukraine 2
24 Uzbekistan 2
Subtotal 18 Subtotal 17
Total Grantees 35
- Applicants must only apply to the universities/fields of study(departments) that are listed in the
“University Information” file attached under the GKS Notice post in Study In Korea website
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- The Regional University Track applicants can only apply for departments that are listed under
Natural Science, Technology and Engineering field.
- Academic programs offered during evenings (night school), short-term programs, online and
distant-learning programs are not applicable in this scholarship program.
- Please be advised that even if a university’s departments you intend to apply offer English-
taught courses, it may be subject to change depending on the circumstances. Thus, we highly
advise you to confirm with the university. Please keep in mind that Korean is the core language
to be used in every Korean university.
◈ Available Universities
○ Embassy Track
Bachelor's
Busan University of Foreign Studies, Chungnam National University, Chonnam degree
National University, Daegu University, Daejeon University, Dongseo University,
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Handong Global University, Hannam University, Inje University, Jeju National
University, Kangwon National University, Keimyung University, Kongju National
Type B
University, Konyang University, Kyungpook National University, National Korea
Maritime & Ocean University, Pai Chai University, Pukyong National University,
Pusan National University, Semyung University , Silla University, Soonchunhyang
University, Sun Moon University, Sunchon National University
○ University Track
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Classification Available Universities Note
Busan University of Foreign Studies, Chungnam National University, Chonnam
National University, Daegu University, Daejeon University, Dongseo University,
Regional Handong Global University, Hannam University, Inje University, Jeju National
University University, Kangwon National University, Keimyung University, Kongju Bachelor's
(only for Natural
National University, Konyang University, Kyungpook National University, degree
Science &
Engineering National Korea Maritime & Ocean University, Pai Chai University, Pukyong 60 Candidates
Departments) National University, Pusan National University, Semyung University , Silla
University, Soonchunhyang University, Sun Moon University, Sunchon National
University
Chejuhalla University, Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts, Inha Technical Associate
Associate
College, Kyungbok University, Yeungjin University, Yeungnam University degree
Degree
College 35 Candidates
V. ELIGIBILITY
○ Nationality
- All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part
in the GKS program.
- All applicants and their parents must NOT hold Korean citizenship. If an applicant or his/her
parent(s) hold dual citizenship (one who have Korean citizenship and citizenship of another
country), he/she is NOT eligible to apply.
※ Applicants and their parent(s) may hold different citizenship. Applicant’s parent(s) may hold a
citizenship of non GKS participating countries.
※ Applicants and their parents who had previously held Korean citizenship must submit documentation
that proves their renunciation of Korean citizenship.
○ Level of Education
- Applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high school can apply for a
Bachelor’s degree program or an Associate degree program.
- Applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from an associate degree program can
only apply for a Bachelor’s degree program.
※ Applicants who are expected to graduate by February 28 th, 2022 must first submit a certificate of
expected graduation. The official degree certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript must be
submitted to GKS Center, NIIED by February 28 th, 2022 at the latest. If a scholar fails to submit their
official degree certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript by the deadline, his/her
acceptance to the scholarship will be canceled. Any scholarship (e.g., airfare, settlement allowance)
that was provided to the scholar will need to be returned.
○ Grades
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- All applicants must have maintained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) equivalent to
or higher than any ONE of the following from their respective schools*.
Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the
top 20% within one’s class
CGPA: 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, 3.23/5.0
- If an applicant holds a transcript that does not include information on CGPA or is unable to
convert his or her grades into any one of the GPA scales (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100 point scale),
then the applicant must submit additional documents officially issued by their school
describing the school’s grading system.
- (Applicants who are expected to graduate) Calculate CGPA at the time of application.
○ Age
○ Health
- All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the
full duration of the program.
※ All applicants must submit ‘Form 6. Personal Medical Assessment’ at the time of application. All
applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection must receive comprehensive medical checkup and
submit an Official Medical Examination issued by a medical doctor or a licensed hospital. After
arriving in Korea, all GKS scholars will be subject to a medical examination administered by NIIED.
If a GKS scholar is found to have a serious illness from the medical examination after arriving in
Korea, he or she will be disqualified from their GKS scholarship.
○ Restriction
- Applicants who have graduated from Korean high school (including international schools) or
who holds a bachelor’s degree are NOT eligible to apply.
※ Applicants who have previously studied in a Korean university as exchange or visiting students CAN
apply.
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- Applicants who have previously received a degree program scholarship from one of the
Korean government scholarship programs are NOT eligible to apply.
A previous (or current) GKS scholar who enrolled in GKS for Associate degree cannot
apply for GKS Bachelor’s degree program. However, applicants who received
scholarships from GKS Non-degree program for foreign exchange students CAN apply.
Embassy Track applicant must choose only ONE of the following programs: General
or Overseas Koreansadoptees.
University Track applicant must choose only ONE of the following programs:
Regional University or Associate Degree.
University Track applicants can only apply to ONE university and ONE department.
※ If an applicant applied to more than one track/university, his or her application will be
disregarded at the 2nd round of selection. Even after the applicant is selected as a final
successful candidate, if such history is found afterward, his or her acceptance for the
scholarship will be canceled.
- Former applicants who had withdrawn from the scholarship after being selected as
GKS(KGSP) scholars (applicable to those who did not enter Korea, or did not enroll at their
Korean language institution/University, and who had resigned during their scholarship
program) and who were disqualified during their scholarship period are NOT eligible to apply.
※ Exception: Former GKS scholar whose scholarship was forfeited due to a scholar’s failure to achieve
TOPIK level 3 or above after completing Korean language program may be deemed eligible to re-
apply if a scholar submits a valid TOPIK certificate with level 5 or above.
VI. APPLICATION
◈ Required Documents
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Type No. Application Documents Note
1 (form 1) Application Form
2 (form 2) Personal Statement
Applicant's signature is required
3 (form 3) Study Plan
(form 4) Single letter of
4 Recommender's signature is required
Documents to Recommendation
complete (form 5) GKS Applicant
5 Applicant's signature is required
(Required) Agreement
Applicant's signature is required
(form 6) Personal Medical If a GKS scholar is found to have a serious illness that was not stated
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Assessment in the Personal Medical Assessment, he or she will be disqualified from
their scholarship
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► Official transcript issued by a high school or an educational institute
► If an applicant holds a transcript with a grading system that are not
4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0 or 100 point scale, it must be converted into one of the
4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0 or 100 point scale with supporting documents officially
issued by the school/institute
·If an applicant converts his/her grades through a converting tool such
as scholaro.com, the converted grades must be acknowledge by the
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school/institute with an officially issued letter
If the grade is not submitted in one of the above scales, applicant's
transcript cannot be evaluated
► As long as a transcript has a CGPA of the entire school years, it will
be accepted even though it does not indicate GPAs per semester/year.
In this case, applicant do not need to provide GPA per semester/year
Certificates
and only need to provide a CGPA on the application form
(Required)
- Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a single recommender, who can
provide thorough assessment on the applicant’s academic abilities. The recommendation letter
must be sealed in an envelope and be submitted to the Embassy or University that conducts the
first round of selection.
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- (Form #1. Application Form) Embassy track applicant must choose and write THREE
different universities and MUST include at least one university from Type B. If not, his/her
application document will be excluded from an evaluation.
- (Form #1. Application Form) University track applicant must write only ONE university and
ONE department.
○ Instructions on ‘Certificates’
- Embassy track applicants should submit ONE consular-authenticated (or apostilled) document
and THREE photocopies of the consular-authenticated (or apostilled) document.
- University track applicants should submit only ONE consular-authenticated (or apostilled)
document.
※ Certificates that are only notarized will NOT be accepted. Consular authentication or
apostille is required for all certificates. Certificates written in their original language
must be submitted together with their certified translation.
- For the applicants whose certificate (e.g., diploma) is issued only once and cannot be reissued
in the future, we strongly recommend those applicants to get a consular authentication or
apostille on a certified true copy of the certificate and keep the original certificate. Please bear
in mind that all documents submitted to NIIED will NOT be returned to the applicants in any
case.
- If any of the required documents are not submitted or if any of the application forms are
submitted without applicant’s signature, his or her application documents will be excluded in
the selection procedure.
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◈ Application Submission
○ Application Period
- Embassy track: Application start date and deadline will be decided at each embassy’s
discretion.
- University track: Application start date and deadline will be decided at each university’s
discretion. However, the application for university track will be open until October 20 th.
※ Applicants must check with Korean embassies and desired universities regarding exact
application deadline.
- Each embassy and university may have different policy and procedure for submission. If you
have inquiries regarding document submission, please contact each embassy/university or
check their website.
- If a university requires additional documents (e.g. portfolio), applicants must submit those
materials directly to the university. Please contact each university for a submission deadline on
those additional materials.
- Application documents must be submitted in the order of the “Application Checklist.” The
“Application Checklist” will be the front cover of each set of application documents.
※ If a document is smaller than a A4 size (or letter sized) document, attach it on a blank A4
sized paper. If a document is larger than a A4 size document, fold the document into a A4
size.
- Please number and label each document on the top right corner.
(example) 9. Transcript
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VII. SELECTION
◈ Selection Procedures
2nd Round of 3rd Round of
1st Round of Announce of
Recommendation for Selection Selection
Embassy Selection → 2022 GKS-U
candidates (Embassy Track → (Embassy Track →
(Embassy) Scholars
Track: Candidates) Candidates)
→ NIIED →
2nd Round of
1st Round of Selection Announce of
Recommendation for
Selection → (University → → → → → 2022 GKS-U
candidates
(University) Track Scholars
University Candidates)
Track:
Step 1. Embassy/University Step 2. NIIED Step 3. University NIIED
◈ Selection Timeline
Announcement of
Application Guidelines ▪ Study in Korea (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)
(NIIED)
Successful Candidates
▪ Successful candidates’ applications and related documents will
of the 1st Round
arrive at NIIED
(Embassies, Universities - Embassy Track: by November 3rd / University Track: by November 12th
NIIED)
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▪ The announcement of 2nd round successful candidates will be
2nd Round of Selection
posted on Study in Korea website in late November
(NIIED) ▪ Successful candidates’ applications will be sent to each university
Submission of
▪ Submission Deadline: by December 17th
Official Medical Examination
- All candidates who pass the 2nd round must submit their medical
(2nd Round Successful examination result issued by a medical doctor or a licensed hospital
Candidates→NIIED)
▪ Embassy Track applicants who pass the 2nd round selection will be
reviewed by three universities where they initially applied to
3rd Round of Selection ▪ Announcement Deadline: by December 17th
(Universities) - Universities will inform the successful candidates to NIIED
- Universities will inform the result to successful applicants
individually
Notify
▪ Embassy Track applicants who pass the 3rd round selection should
Applicant’s Choice of
notify their final choice of university to NIIED via email
University ▪ Notification Deadline: by December 22nd
(Successful Candidates→NIIED)
Announcement of
▪ Expected announcement date: late December
2022 GKS
▪ NIIED will inform final results to Embassies and Universities
Undergraduate Degree - The final announcement of result will be posted on Study
Scholars in Korea (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)
(NIIED)
○ Materials to be evaluated
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- Applicants who hold a TOPIK level 3 or above will be given additional points (10% of the
total allocated points).
- Descendants of Korean War veterans will be given additional points (5% of the total allocated
points).
○ Evaluation Preference
- In cases where the overall scores are the same in the 1st round of selection (both embassy and
university track), the following applicants will be chosen over the other candidates:
Overseas Koreans
Applicants from low-income families or underprivileged background
(Embassy track) Applicants who applied for a Natural Science and Engineering
department in a Regional University
(University track applicants who applied for an Associate degree) Winner of a national
level competition on technical skills
- In cases where the overall scores are the same in the 2nd round of selection (university track),
the following applicants will be chosen over the other candidates:
(Prior Notice) The notice below is effective starting from 2024 GKS-U Selection.
- Applicants will receive points based on language proficiency in Korean and English
Korean: points will be given to applicants with valid TOPIK certificate based on their
TOPIK level
English: points will be given to applicants with valid English proficiency certificate
based on their test scores (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.)
◈ Medical Assessment
○ Subject for examination
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submitted to NIIED by Friday, December 17th. Further guidance will be provided at the time
of announcement of 2nd round successful candidates.
- NIIED will review the Official Medical Examination against Personal Medical Assessment that
was submitted at the time of application.
- After arriving in Korea, all GKS scholars will be subject to a medical examination
administered by NIIED. If a GKS scholar is found to have a serious, he or she will be
disqualified from the GKS scholarship. Such scholar’s visa and enrollment to their university
(or Korean language institute) will be canceled and must return home. Any scholarship (e.g.,
airfare, settlement allowance) that was provided to the scholar will need to be returned.
- Only GKS scholars who achieve at least level 3 on TOPIK by the end of one-year Korean
language program can proceed to the degree program.
- Applicants with TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be exempt from the Korean language training. Those
who receive TOPIK level 5 or 6 within the first 6 months of the Korean language program will
be exempt from the remaining 6-month language training and must start their degree program
in the following semester (September 2022).
◈ Scholarship Benefits
○ Scholarship Benefits
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Korean Degree
Scholarshi Settlement Monthly Language Medical
Airfare Proficiency Completion Tuition
p Allowance Allowance Training Fee Insurance
Grants Grants
NIIED: up to
5,000,000
NIIED:
Economy KRW
1,000,000 KRW
class
900,000
flight 200,000 100,000 KRW University: National Health
Benefits KRW 100,000 KRW University:
ticket KRW /month amount that Insurance fee
/month amount that
(actual exceeds
exceeds
expense) 5,000,000
1,000,000 KRW
KRW,
Admission fee
At the
time of
At the time Beginning At the time of Beginning of Beginning of Beginning of
initial Beginning of
Time of initial of each final each quarter each semester each semester
entry each month
entry month departure (quarterly) (twice a year) (twice a year)
/final
departure
Procedure NIIED → Universities → GKS Scholars NIIED → Universities
* Detailed information on Medical Insurance will be provided during the Orientation to final successful candidates.
- Korean Proficiency Grants is given only to GKS scholars in the degree program who hold
valid TOPIK level 5 or 6.
- Entry flight ticket will NOT be provided to newly selected scholars who have resided in Korea
at the time of final announcement of 2022 GKS Undergraduate Degree Scholars.
- On applicants’ initial arrival to Korea, any domestic travel fees within a GKS scholar’s home
country and any international travel insurance for the trip to Korea is NOT covered.
※ Additional expenses for departure (e.g., PCR test for COVID-19, self-quarantine before
departure) will not be covered by NIIED
- Entry flight ticket or any visa application support will NOT be provided to scholars who enter
Korea from a country other than the scholar’s own country of citizenship.
- If a GKS scholar withdraws from the scholarship within the first 3 months after entering Korea
(or after enrolled at their Korean language institute or university), one MUST return the full
scholarship amount that he or she has received after being selected as GKS scholar. This will
include the airfare from one’s home country to Korea, settlement allowance, monthly
allowance, language training fees, medical insurance fees, etc.
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○ Global Korea Scholarship Center, NIIED
Email: [email protected]
Address: 191, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (13557) Republic of Korea
○ Other useful websites
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2022 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP
Application Checklist
REGISTRATION NUMBER
Institution Receiving Application (접수기관) :
Person in Charge (확인자) :
Signature (서명) : *Leave this table blank
(Middle Name)
2) Country :
1. Application Track 전형 유형
☐ Embassy 공관 전형 ☐ University Track 대학 전형
2. Type of Application/Degree 지원 유형 및 과정
Embassy Track ☐ General 일반 ☐ Overseas Koreans 재외동포
University Track ☐ Bachelor’s (Regional Univ.) 지방계 이공계 ☐ Associate Degree 전문학사
Please complete the form below. It must be typed in English ONLY.
Location(City/Country)
Recently Name 학교명
소재국가/도시
Graduated School
Phone 전화 Fax 팩스
출신 학교
(or expected to graduate)
Mailing Address 주소
Test Held 회차 English Proficiency Type Score
Language Abilities TOPIK Level ☐1 ☐2 ☐3
Test Scores
어학능력 한국어능력시험성적 ☐4 ☐5 ☐6
영어공인성적
Awards If available
Choice of University
Other (optional) -e.g. major
& Department University 대학 Field of Study 계열 Department 학과
기타 (세부전공 등)
지원신청대학
choose universities among Type A or B
Choice 1
Embassy choose universities among Type A or B
Track Choice 2
University Track
※ Attention! Please refer to III. AVAILABLE UNIVERSITIES AND DEPARTMENTS in the application guidelines.
Embassy Track applicants must choose THREE different universities and departments.
University Track applicants must choose ONE university and department.
Choose one Field of Study: Humanities, Social Science, Education, Entertainment & Sports, Natural Science,
Engineering, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
Period 기간 School / Educational Institute 학교명 Country 소재국
Recently
attended school
학력
Cumulative GPA (C
* If needed, you GPA) Score Percentil
may add additional
High Year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year columns to the term 평균평점 e* 환산점수
School or semester section. (/4.0, /4.3, /4.5, /5.0, / (Required)
Grades 100)
(ONLY for
terms or Semester 1 2 1 2 1 2
semesters
completed)
성적 Grades / / / / / / / / 100
(이수
학기만)
Rank / / / / / / / / 100
* Please refer to Appendix A. GPA Conversion Table to convert your CGPA into 100 points scale
THE ANSWERS I HAVE GIVEN ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. IF MY
ANSWERS CONTAIN ANY KIND OF FALSEHOOD, I WILL TAKE ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date (yyyy/mm/ dd) Applicant’s Name (Signature)
FORM 3. STUDY PLAN
Language Study o Study plans to improve foreign languages(Korean, English, etc.) required for taking a
Plan degree course BEFORE and AFTER you come to Korea.
Future Plan
o Future plan in Korea or another country after study in Korea
after Study
Instructions: Please type in Korean or in English. The essay must be single spaced within TREE page, with the font
Times New Roman/바탕체/돋움체, size 11. (11 points) It is advised that you discuss your academic goals and plans
with your teacher before filling out this form. Please remove the instructions after reading it.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date (yyyy/mm/ dd) Applicant’s Name (Signature)
FORM 4. RECOMMENDATION LETTER
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
Intended Major:
Your frank and candid evaluation of the applicant will be highly appreciated in the selection of Global Korea
Scholarship awardees and the admissions to a Korean university. We greatly appreciate your time and effort.
*You may use your own recommendation letter template and attach your letter to this form. However, we hope
to glean the following information of the applicant from your recommendation letter:
- How long have you known the applicant and in what relationship?
- What are applicant’s capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses (in regards to academic achievement, passion and interest
for intended major, future academic potential, integrity, responsibility, independence, creativity, adaptability,
communication skills, and others)?
- Please comment on the applicant’s performance record, potential, or personal qualities which you believe would be
helpful in considering the applicant’s application for the proposed degree/research program.
Recommender’s Name
Address:
(zip-code: )
Email: Tel:
*Instruction for the recommender: After completing the recommendation letter, please add date and your signature
at the bottom. Recommendation letters that are not signed and dated will not be considered valid. Please attach this
form and your recommendation letters sealed in an envelope (sign across the back flap) and deliver the sealed
envelope to the applicant. ** For the recommenders of Embassy Track Applicants: Please printout or make 3
photocopies of the letter you wrote and sign all copies (1 original and 3 photocopied letters) respectively. Please
enclose all 4 letters and this form altogether in an official envelope and sign across the back flap.
FORM 5. GKS APPLICANT AGREEMENT
As an applicant for 2021 Global Korea Scholarship for degree program, I agree to
abide by the following;
(1) The information I have provided in this application forms are true and accurate and all
documents I submitted to the National Institute for International Education (hereafter
NIIED) are genuine. ☐
(2) I understand that all the documents submitted to NIIED for GKS will not be returned
regardless of the final outcome of the selection process. ☐
(3) I will abide by all the Korean laws and ordinances. ☐
(4) I will respect and uphold the values of the Korean culture and society. ☐
(5) I will fulfill my responsibilities as a GKS scholar to the best of my abilities. ☐
(6) I will not participate in any form of political activities (such as organizing or joining a
political party, attending political meetings, publishing articles and declarations, and
organizing or participating in political demonstrations). ☐
(7) I will maintain financial integrity at a personal level. ☐
(8) I accept NIIED’s decision concerning the degree program and the Korean language
program. ☐
(9) I understand that once I am selected as a GKS scholar. I am not permitted to change the
university, either for the Korean language program. ☐
(10) I will abide by the academic regulations and requirements of NIIED, Korean
language institution, and university. ☐
(11) I understand that if I have any dependents that will accompany me to Korea, I am
responsible for all matters concerning those dependents such as visa issuance and that
NIIED will not provide any extra expenses or support in regards to my dependents. ☐
(12) I give permission to NIIED, the Ministry of Education of Korea, the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Korea, the Ministry of Justice of Korea, and affiliated institutions to
use the contact information provided in my application for the purpose of visa issuance,
communication, conducting surveys, and sharing information as needed. ☐
(13) I hereby authorize NIIED to verify the information disclosed in this application
form and the documents required by GKS as well as to collect any other information
deemed necessary by GKS to determine my suitability as an applicant from any
institution, organization or individual issuing said information and/or documentation.
This includes but is not limited to contacting recommenders or previous employers. ☐
(14) I hereby understand that all information provided to NIIED will be stored in
secured servers where access will be limited to GKS team and its affiliates. I understand
that all reasonable efforts will be made to protect confidential and sensitive information.
By signing below and submitting my application, I agree to these terms. ☐
(15) I understand that failure to uphold any of the above statements may be grounds
for termination of my scholarship offer. ☐
1 NIIED collects and uses the applicants’ Personal Information; and is able to provide such information for a third
party in accordance with NIIED policy and regulations.
- Personal Information Collected : name, date of birth, sex, nationality, contact information, TOPIK
score, career and educational record, university information applied, and language proficiency
- Purpose: Selecting GKS Scholar
- Retention Period : 5 year
2 If you do not approve our collection and use of your personal information, you have the right to refuse to the use
of personal information mentioned above. However, due to your refusal, your application may be excluded in the
selection procedure.
Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree
I confirm that I read all of the above conditions. I also understand that the violation of
any one of the above might result in suspension or cancellation of the scholarship.
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Date (yyyy/mm/ dd) Applicant’s Name (Signature)
Appendix A. GPA Conversion Table
4.0 Scale 4.3 Scale 4.5 Scale 5.0 Scale 100 Points Scale
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