※ Transferring between universities is not allowed. (e.g. Starting studies at the junior year is not allowed.)
Graduate course: Master’s or Ph.D. courses at general graduate schools of Korean universities
| Time line | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement released | Sept. in the year prior to planned studies in Korea | Feb. in the year of planned studies in Korea |
| Recommend candidates (Korean Embassies, designated universities) |
Oct.-Nov. in the year prior to planned studies in Korea | Mar.-Apr. in the year of planned studies in Korea |
| Results released | Jan. in the year of planned studies in Korea | June in the year of planned studies in Korea |
| Arrival in Korea | Late Feb. in the year of planned studies in Korea | Late Aug. in the year of planned studies |
| Categories | Amount (KRW) |
|---|---|
| Airfare | Actual cost |
| Resettlement Allowance |
KRW 200,000 |
| Living Allowance | Under graduate: 800,000 Graduate: 900,000 |
| Medical Insurance |
KRW 20,000 (per month) |
| Language Courses |
KRW 800,000 per quarter |
| Tuition Fees |
Actual cost (No more than 5 million KRW per semester) |
| Award for Excellent Korean Language Proficiency |
KRW 100,000 |
| Research Support |
KRW 210,000 – 240,000 (per semester) |
| Printing Costs (Dissertation) |
KRW 500,000 – 800,000 |
| Completion Grant |
KRW 100,000 (Once) |
※ Applicants should not hold Korean citizenship.
– Applicants should have adequate health, both mentally and physically, to stay in a foreign country for a long time.
– Should be under 25 years of age at the date of entrance. (Undergraduate)
– Should be under 40 years of age at the date of entrance. (Graduate)
– Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of all elementary, middle, high school courses by the date of arrival. (Undergraduate)
– Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational institution attended.
– Hold a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree by the date of arrival. (Graduate)
※ Applicants who have previously acheived in any undergraduate program, master’s program, or doctoral program in Korea cannot apply for this program.
However, a former or current KGSP scholar who hold the overall grade of 90% or above can reapply to this program once either through the embassy or university track.
Applicants should submit all documents related to their scholarship application to the Korean Embassy in their country of residence to or the domestic university concerned.
The Korean Embassy or the domestic university sends proper candidates to NIIED with the required documents.
NIIED evaluates potential candidates and notifies the Korean Embassy of the final selected KGSP grantees.
