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    2011 Korean Government ScholarshipProgram

    Guideline for International StudentsEnrolled in Graduate Programs

    (2011 )

    2011.1

    National Institute for InternationalEducation (NIIED)

    2011 Korean Government Scholarship

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    ProgramGuideline 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 : 330

    o 2011 KGSP Allocation for Korean Embassies : 165 candidates (from 103 nations)

    Quota

    No. ofNations

    Name of Countries

    20 1 China

    7 2 Japan, Russia

    5 1 United States

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    India, Indonesia, Germany, Czech Republic, Canada, Chinese Taipei, Belgium,

    Cambodia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Israel, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia,

    Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Paraguay, Philippines, Tanzania,

    Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

    1 72

    Algeria, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belize,

    Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bhutan, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Coted'Ivoire, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji, France, Gabon,

    Georgia, Ghana, Greece, Guatemala, Guinea, Honduras, Hungary, Iran, Iraq,

    Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Kenya, Laos, Moldavia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria,

    Pakistan, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Rwanda,

    Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Sri Lanka,

    Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia,

    Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Venezuela,

    Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

    Total 103 165 Candidates

    2011 KGSP Allocation for Overseas Korean Adoptees : 15 candidates (from all over theworld)

    o 2011 KGSP Allocation for Departments of the Korean Government : 50 candidates (from 35

    nations)

    Quot No. of Name of Countries

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    a Nations

    3 3 Laos, Mongolia, Uzbekistan

    2 9Cambodia, China, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Philippines,

    Vietnam

    1 23

    Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Egypt, Fiji,

    Gabon, Greece, Guatemala, Kenya, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nigeria, Papua

    New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey,

    United Arab Emirates

    Total 35 50 candidates

    o 2011 KGSP Allocation for Entrusted Domestic Universities : 100 candidates (from 64 nations)

    QuotaNo. of

    NationsName of Countries

    5 2 Indonesia, Vietnam4 2 Mongolia, Philippines

    3 5 Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia

    2 12

    Azerbaijan, Chinese Taipei, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Myanmar, Nepal,

    Pakistan,

    Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Thailand, Uzbekistan

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    Algeria, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Congo, Czech,

    Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, Ecuador, El Salvador, Egypt, Ethiopia, Fiji,

    France, Gabon, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iran, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya,

    Kyrgyzstan, New Zealand, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Poland, Republic of South

    Africa,

    Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Sudan, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine,United

    Kingdom, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

    Total 64 100 candidates

    3. Eligible Universities and Fields of Study

    o Eligible Universities : The 50 listed universities (or institutions) designated by NIIED

    - Applicants recommended by the Korean Embassies or Adoption Associations must choose 3

    desired universities out of the 50 universities listed below and apply for admission.

    - Applicants recommended by Korean government departments must apply for admission to

    the university designated by the recommending department. If university is not designated,

    the applicants then must also choose 3 desired universities and apply for admission.

    - Applicants recommended by entrusted domestic universities must complete a mandatory

    one-year Korean language course prior to university attendance.

    * Detailed information about the fields and majors of the listed eligible universities can be

    found in University Information on the websites of NIIED and GKS.

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    Ajou University, Cheongju University, Chonbuk Natl University, Chonnam Natl University, Chosun

    University, Chung-Ang University, Chungbuk Natl University, Chungnam Natl University, Donga

    University, Dongguk University, Dongseo University, Ewha Womans University, Gyeongsang Natl

    University, Hallym University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hannam University, Hanyang

    University, Hongik University, Inha University, Inje University, Jeju National University, Jeonju

    University, Kangwon Natl University, Keimyung University, Kongju Natl University, Konkuk

    University, Kookmin University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology(KAIST), Korea

    University, Korea University of Technology and Education, Kyonggi University, Kyunghee University,

    Myongji University, Pai Chai University, Pukyong Natl University, Pusan Natl University, Seoul Natl

    University, Seoul Natl University of Science and Technology, Silla University, Sogang University,

    Sookmyung Womens University, Sungkyunkwan University, Soongsil University, Sunmoon University,

    University of Seoul, Wonkwang University, Woosong University, Woosuk University, Yeungnam

    University, Yonsei University

    o Available Fields of Study : The programs offered by the universities listed above

    * Tuition costs will be covered up to five million won per semester for each scholar. If the

    semester tuition of a specific program at a particular university exceeds five million won,

    attendance in the program is possible upon the condition that the university covers the

    overage amount beyond the initial five million won.

    * Night schools, seasonal programs, broadcasting schools, and cyber-schools (including

    online distant learning programs) are not eligible for application.

    o Available Courses : Masters programs and Doctoral programs

    4. Main Notes for the 2011 Selectiono The selection process for scholars will proceed in three steps. Firstly, applicants must be

    selected

    by one of the following organizations: an embassy, an adoption association, or a university.

    Secondly, applicants who passed the first step must be selected by the NIIED Selection

    Committee. Finally, applicants who passed the second step must gain admission from a

    university.

    o Organizations accepting applications: Korean embassies, adoption associations, and

    entrusted

    universities in Korea.

    * Applicants must apply for this program through only one organization. Applicants who submit

    applications to more than one organization will be disqualified immediately.

    o Selection Procedure

    - 1st Selection: Each 1st selection organization will draft a selections standard based on the

    criteria supplied by NIIED, and recommend the best applicants according to its respective

    standards.

    - 2nd Selection: The NIIED Selection Committee will select the most successful candidates

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    from the pool of applicants recommended by the 1st selection organizations.

    - 3rd Selection: All candidates who passed the 2nd selection successfully will be evaluated for

    admission by the universities which they applied; each candidate will gain admission from

    at least from one university.

    * Applicants who were recommended by an entrusted university will automatically be

    granted admission to the universities which recommended them, upon the condition they

    are selected as a successful candidate in the 2nd Selection.

    o Application Procedure for Graduate Study

    - The successful candidates who were recommended by Korean embassies, Korean

    government

    departments, or Korean adoption associations (the 1st Selection) and passed the NIIED

    Selection

    Committee (the 2

    nd

    Selection) must choose 3 universities from the 50 listed entrusteduniversities

    and apply for admission.

    *The successful candidates who were recommended by Korean government departments

    must

    apply for admission to the university designated by the respective recommending

    departments.

    - The successful candidates who were recommended by an entrusted domestic university will

    gain

    admission from the recommending university if they are selected by the NIIED Selection

    Committee

    (the 2nd Selection).

    5. Duration of Scholarshipo Masters (01.09.2011 ~ 31.08.2014) : 1 yr. of Korean language + 2 yrs of Masters

    o Doctoral (01.09.2011 ~ 31.08.2015) : 1 yr. of Korean language + 3 yrs of Doctoral

    6. Korean Language Course

    o All the scholars basically take one year of Korean language course in the designated

    language

    institution.o Only the scholars who will have passed at least Level 3 of the Test of Proficiency in Korean

    (TOPIK)

    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

    should

    complete an additional six-month coursework in the Korean language.

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    * Scholars who take the six months additional course are disqualified from extending their

    scholarship

    term beyond the designated duration of their scholarship.

    o Language Institution : Institutions designated by NIIED (to be announced)

    o Exemption from the Korean language course requirement: Korean proficiency at TOPIK Level

    5 or 6

    (with certification).

    * Scholars who are exempted from taking the Korean language course may take their degree

    course starting from September 1st, 2011 or March 1st, 2012.

    * Scholars who pass at least TOPIK Level 5 during the language course and want to start their

    degree course on March 1st, 2012 should obtain permission from NIIED in advance.

    7. Application Requirements

    o The applicant and his/her parents must have foreign citizenships.* Applicants who hold Korean citizenship are not qualified for this program.

    o Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long

    period of time.

    * Applicants have to submit the Personal Medical Assessment (included in the application form)

    when he/she apply for this program, and then submit an Official Medical Examination Report

    issued in a hospital to NIIED after passing the NIIED Selection Committee (the 2nd Selection). A

    serious illness reflected in the examination results will be the main cause of disqualification

    from the scholarship.

    o Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of Sep. 1st

    , 2011 (born after Sep. 1st

    , 1971).

    o Applicants must hold a Bachelors or Masters degree as of September 1, 2011.

    * Applicants who have ever enrolled in the same program in Korea as the one they are applying

    for will be disqualified from the program. For example, an applicant who has previously

    enrolled in a masters program in Korea cannot apply for the KGSP Masters Program.

    * 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

    31st, 2011 must submit a certificate of degree or diploma expectation, and submit the official

    certificate of degree or diploma by September 1st, 2011.

    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.

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    * 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.

    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 already presently live 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.

    -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 upon arrival

    -Language Training Fee : Full coverage

    -Tuitions : All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The tuition is paid by NIIED.

    -Dissertation Printing Costs : 500,000 ~ 800,000 won, depending on the actual costs.

    -Medical Insurance : 15,000 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)

    9. Detailed Selection Procedure

    o The guideline, application form, and university information will be available at the websites of

    NIIED (www.niied.go.kr), GKS (www.gks.go.kr), Korean Embassies, and entrusted domestic

    universities.

    o For applicants who apply for KGSP via overseas 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.

    - (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

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    indicated preference, and requests admission of the candidates into their masters or

    doctoral

    programs. The universities have to notify the result 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

    decision 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 are recommended by government departments

    * The applicants recommended by government departments are mainly government officialsor

    experts attached to public duties.General applicants cannot be accepted through into this

    application category.

    - (1st Selection) The Korean Government Departments request their counterpart government

    departments in the designated countries to select as many candidates as their quota. The

    counterpart government departments meets the quota of candidates, and recommend

    them to

    NIIED via the Embassy of Korea in their home countries.

    - (2nd

    Selection) The NIIED Selection Committee judges the qualification of candidates, and

    determines the successful candidates.

    - (3rd Selection) NIIED submits the documents of successful candidates to their already-

    designated

    universities, and requests admission of the successful candidates into their masters or

    doctoral

    programs. The universities have to notify the result to the candidates and NIIED by the

    designated

    date. Only the candidates who gain admission within the 3rd Selection period can be

    accepted as

    official KGSP scholars.

    * In case that the universities to which the candidates applied are not designated by the

    government

    departments, the candidates will have to choose 3 universities amongst the 50 listed, and

    apply

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    for admission to them.

    o For applicants who apply for KGSP via entrusted domestic universities

    - (1st Selection) Each entrusted university will draft its own selection schedule and plan based

    on the

    criteria provided by NIIED, and accepts the applications. Each entrusted university will

    select up to

    10 candidates from all the quota-assigned countries and recommend them to NIIED. They

    cannot

    recommend more than 2 candidates from a single country.

    - (2nd Selection) NIIED Selection Committee selects as many successful candidates as each

    Countrys quota from all the candidates recommended by the universities.

    - (3rd Selection) The candidates who are selected in the NIIED Selection Committee will be

    acceptedto the university which recommended them, and also be accepted as official KGSP scholars.

    o For applicants who apply for KGSP via Korean adoption associations

    *Only Korean adoptees who have foreign citizenship can apply for this program via Korean

    adoption

    associations. General applicants cannot be accepted through this application category.

    - (1st Selection) Korean Adoptions Associations make its own selection schedule and plan

    based on

    the criteria provided by NIIED, and accept the applications. They select the most

    appropriate

    applicants and recommend them to NIIED.

    - (2nd Selection) NIIED Selection Committee selects 15 successful candidates from all the

    applicants recommended by the various Korean Adoption Associations around the world.

    - (3rd Selection) NIIED submits the documents of each successful candidate to his or her

    respective

    3 universities of indicated preference, and requests admission of the applicant into his or

    her

    masters or doctoral program. The universities have to notify the result to the candidates

    and NIIED

    by the designated date. The candidates who gain admission from more than one university

    have to

    make a final decision and and notify their Adoption Association and NIIED by the designated

    date.

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    Only the candidates who gain admission within the 3rd Selection period can be accepted as

    official

    KGSP scholars.

    10. Selection Criterion

    o All documents including transcript, self-introduction, study plan, certificates of language

    proficiency (Korean and English), recommendations, published papers and awards, etc., will be

    evaluated.

    11. Required Documentation

    o Place of submission

    *Foreign embassies in Korea are not 1st Selection Organizations and do not accept

    applications.

    *NIIED do not accept applications directly from an applicant. NIIED accepts and judges only

    the recommended by

    the 1st Selection organizations. They are:

    - For applicants applying via a Korean embassy : the Korean embassy in the country of origin.

    *Korean educational institutes affiliated with the local Korean embassy may accept

    applications and

    select and recommend candidates in place of embassies in some countries.

    - For applicants applying via a Korean Government Department : Counterpart Government

    Department or Korean Embassy in the country of origin.

    - For applicants applying via a domestic university : One of the 50 designated universities

    - For overseas Korean adoptees : Adoption Association

    o Deadline of Submission : The date set forth by the 1st Selection Organizations within March

    2011* Deadline for the recommendation of candidates to NIIED is March 31st, 2011.

    * Candidates whose paperwork are not submitted on time by their respective 1st Selection

    Organizations will be excluded from the NIIED Selection Committee.

    o Required documents :

    Check List for Application Documents Masters Doctoral

    1. Personal Data (Attachment #1)

    2. Self-Introduction (Attachment #2)

    3. Study Plan (Attachment #3)

    4. Letter of Recommendation (Attachment #4)

    5. Pledge (Attachment #5)

    6. Personal Medical Assessment (Attachment #6)

    7. Copies of diploma(s) from previously attended undergraduateinstitution(s)

    8. Official transcript of previously attended undergraduate

    institution(s)

    9. Copies of diploma(s) from previously attended graduate

    institution(s)-

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

    11. Certificate of TOPIK score (original copy), if available

    12. Certificate of TOEFL or IELTS score (original copy), directly sentfrom ETS/IELTS, if available

    13. Published papers, if available (one or two)

    14. Awards, if available (one or two)

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

    16. Certificate of citizenship of parents of applicant : birthcertificate,passport, etc. (* applicable only to overseas Korean

    immigrants)

    17. Adoption documents (*applicable only to overseas Korean

    adoptees)

    o Number of copies for submission

    - One original document (placed in a separate envelope) and 3 extra copies.

    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

    organization.

    - Documents should be presented in their original form. Documents not in English or Korean

    must be accompanied by a complete English or Korean translation authenticated by the

    issuing institution.

    - 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 if after entry into Korea.

    - In case of submitting photocopied documents, applicants must submit the original to the 1st

    Selection Organization, and have the original one and the photocopied onecollated. 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 September 2011, should submit the certificate (or letter) of expected

    graduation.Applicants must submit the official certificate of graduation to NIIED by September 1 st,

    2011.

    - Applicants must accurately fill out the health checklist truthfully. All successful candidates

    must take a medical exam after passing the 2nd Selection. In accordance with the

    requirements of the Korea Immigration Service and the KGSP Program, the candidates who

    are judged to be unfit for this program will not be accepted.

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    - Applicants may submit the copies of published papers, if available.

    - Applicants may submit the copies of awards, if available.

    - Applicants who have enrolled in a Korean university must submit one recommendation letter

    of the

    Head of the department additionally.

    * 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 is not permitted in any case after confirming the host

    university. In regards to changing majors, it would be permitted only under the mutual

    agreement of the departments concerned, 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 program is not permitted.12. Selection Schedule

    o Application Period : Jan. 31st ~ Feb. 28th (decided by the 1st Selection Organization)

    o The 1st Selection : During March (decided by the 1st Selection Organization)

    o Deadline for Recommendation to NIIED : March 31st (All documents must be received)

    o The 2nd Selection : Mid-April (NIIED Selection Committee)

    o Announcement for the Results of the 2nd Selection : April 18th (posted on NIIED and GKS

    websites)

    o Official Physical Examination : April 18th ~ May 13th (completed by candidates themselves)

    o Admission Process : May 2nd

    ~ May 31st

    (except the candidates recommended by universities)

    o Announcement for Final Grantees : June 10th (NIIED and GKS websites)

    o Entry into Korea : August 29 ~ August 31

    o Korean Language Course : September 1st

    o NIIED Orientation : September 23rd

    13. For further information, please contact:

    o Korean Embassy / University / Adoption Association

    o KGSP Team, National Institute for International Education (NIIED)

    - Address: #205 NIIED, 43 Ewhajanggil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, 110-810, Republic of Korea

    - www.niied.go.kr

    Korean version:

    English version: Korean Government Scholarship Program NOTICE

    - www.gks.go.kr

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    Korean version:

    English version: Inbound Korean Government

    Scholarship Program Announcement

    - Phone: +82-2-3668-1364, +82-2-3668-1358

    - Fax: +82-2-743-4992

    14. Other useful websites

    KCUE (Korean Council for University Education) http://www.kcue.or.kr

    Learning Korean http://www.kosnet.go.kr

    Universities and Graduate schools in Korea http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr

    Understanding of Korean culture http://korea.net

    Overseas Korean embassies http://www.mofat.go.kr

    Visa and Registration http://immigration.go.kr

    15. Application Form :

    (Check List for Application Documents)

    (Institute of Recommendation) :

    (Confirmer) : (Signature)

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    REGISTRATION NUMBER

    *Do not write in this area.

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

    2) Country :

    3) Desired Degree Program : Masters Doctoral

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

    Application Documents Submission(Y/N)

    Check List Yes No

    1. Personal Data (Attachment #1)

    2. Self Introduction (Attachment #2)

    3. Study Plan (Attachment #3)

    4. Letter of Recommendation (Attachment #4)

    5. Pledge (Attachment #5)

    6. PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT (Attachment #6)

    7. Copies of diploma(s) from undergraduate institution(s)

    8. Transcripts & student records from undergraduate institution(s)

    9. Copies of diploma(s) from graduate institution(s)

    10. Transcripts & student records from graduate institution(s)

    11. Certificate of Korean Language Proficiency (original copy of TOPIK)

    12. Certificate of TOEFL or IELTS Score (original copy or directly sent from ETS/IELTS)

    13. Published papers, if available

    14. Awards, if available

    15. Copy of passport

    16. Certificate of Citizenship of the Applicant and His/Her Parents : birth certificate, passport,etc. (*only for overseas Korean immigrants)

    17. Adoption documents (*only for overseas Korean adoptees)

    Attachment #1

    ()

    (Only for Applicants recommended by an Embassy of Korea, Govt Department, or Adoption Association)

    Korean Government Scholarship Program(KGSP) Application Form for Graduate Program

    *Please tick () a box that applies to you.

    1. (Institute of Recommendation) (Embassy) (Adoption Association)

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    2. (Type of Recommendation) (General) (Korean Government) (Korean Adoptee)

    3. (Degree Course of Application) (Masters) (Doctoral)

    4. (Desired Field of Study) (Humanities and Social Sciences) (Natural Sciences and Technology)

    (Arts and Physical Education)5. (TOPIK 5) (Preferential Entrance Date Only for TOPIK Level 5 or 6 Holders)

    Sep 1, 2011 Mar 1, 2012

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    (Personal Data)Please read the form carefully. All applicants mustcomplete all sections.

    (Full Name)

    (Given name) : (Family name) : Male Female

    Single Married

    (Photo 3*4)

    * Name should be spelled the same as in the passport and in English.

    (Date of Birth) (yyyy) (mm) (dd) (Age: )

    (Country)

    (Citizenship)

    (Passport)

    (Number)

    (Date of Issue) (Date of expiry)

    (Emergency Address)Address:

    Tel. ( ) E-mail:

    (Informationconcerning applicantsmost recent education)

    ()(Name of previously

    attended Univ.)

    /(Country/City)

    (Academic Degree) Bachelor Master

    (Academic Major)

    (Title of graduationdissertation, if

    available)

    (Language Proficiency)

    (English Proficiency)TOEFL IELTS

    Score :Korean Language

    Proficiency

    (only TOPIK)

    Level: High Middle LowScore:

    Published papers, ifavailable(one or two)

    Awards, if available(one or two)

    (Applying University)

    (Name of Univ.)

    (Faculty)

    (Department)

    (Academic Major)

    1(1st choice)

    2(2nd choice)

    3(3rd choice)

    (AcademicCareer)

    (Period)

    (Name of Univ.)

    (Country)

    (Academic Major)

    (Diploma orDegree)

    ~

    (TranscrSchoolYear

    1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year (GPA)

    (converted

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    ipts) score)/100

    Term 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

    Bachel-or

    / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

    Master / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

    (Occupation or

    Research Career)

    (Period)

    (Institution or

    company)

    (Position)

    (Operation or Duty)

    ( Sponsorship)

    (Sponsor)(Amount)

    (US$/year)

    (Period)

    ( / )

    ( / )

    (yyyy) (mm) (dd)

    Applicant's Name : (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* Class rank : your rank / total number of students in the class or major

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    Attachment #1

    (Only for Applicants recommended by University)

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

    2. (Institute of Recommendation) (Korean University)

    3. (Type of Recommendation) (General)

    3. (Degree Course in Application) (Masters) (Doctoral)

    4. (Desired Field of Study) (Humanities and Social Sciences)

    (Natural Sciences and Technology) (Arts and Physical Education)

    5. (TOPIK 5) (Preferential Entrance Date - Only for TOPIK Level 5 or 6 Holders)

    Sep 1, 2011 Mar 1, 2012

    (Personal Data)Please read the form carefully. All applicants complete all sections..

    (Full Name)(Given name) : (Family name) : Male

    Female

    Single

    Married(Photo 3*4)

    * Name should be spelled the same as in the passport and in English.

    (Date of Birth)

    (yyyy) (mm) (dd) (Age: )

    (Country)

    (Citizenship)

    (Passport)

    (Number)

    (Date of Issue) (Date of expiry)

    (Emergency Address)Address:

    Tel. ( ) E-mail:

    (Informationconcerning applicantsmost recent education)

    ()

    (Name of Previouslyattended Univ.)

    /

    (Country/City)

    (Academic Degree) Bachelor Master

    (Academic Major)

    (Title of graduationdissertation, if

    available)

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    (Language Proficiency)

    (English Proficiency)

    TOEFL IELTS Score :

    Korean LanguageProficiency

    (only TOPIK)

    Level: High Middle LowScore:

    Published papers, ifavailable(one or two)

    Awards, if available(one or two)

    (Applying University)

    (Name of Univ.)

    (Faculty)

    (Department)

    (Academic Major)

    (AcademicCareer)

    (Period)

    (Name of Univ.)

    (Country)

    (Academic Major)

    (Diploma orDegree)

    ~

    (Transcripts)

    SchoolYear

    1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year (GPA)

    (convertedscore)

    /100Term 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3

    Bachel-or

    / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

    Master / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

    (Occupation or

    Research Career)

    (Period)

    (Institution or

    company)

    (Position)

    (Operation or Duty)

    ( Sponsorship)

    (Sponsor)(Amount)

    (US$/year)

    (Period)

    ( / )

    ( / )

    (yyyy) (mm) (dd)

    Applicant's Name : (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* Class rank: your rank / total number of students in the class or major

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    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, etco Your education and work experience, etc., in relation to major fieldo Reason for study in Koreao Important thesis, reports, patents, R&D achievements, awards and scholarship records, etc.

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    Attachment #3

    (Study Plan)

    * Please type or print clearly within 1 page using black ink. (*10 points)

    Goal of study &Study Plan

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

    Future Plan

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

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    Attachment #4

    Letter of Recommendation

    To the applicant: Please fill in your name and other information below. Deliver or mail this to the person who will write this letter. Askyour recommender to seal this in an official envelope and sign across the back 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.

    1. How long have you known the applicant and in what relationship?

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

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

    4. 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 on this letter for your recommendee.

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    Attachment #5

    Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Students

    Pledge ()

    As an applicant forthe 2011 Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for GraduateStudents, I pledge to abide by the following rules:

    (1) To refrain from violation of university regulations and to fulfill my obligations as a studentto the best of my ability.

    (2) To behave in a manner appropriate to Korean culture and society, and not to participate inany form of political activity (such as organizing a political party, joining a political party,

    attending political meetings, publishing political articles and declarations, organizing orparticipating 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 program and the institution of the Korean

    language course.(5) To abide by all terms and regulations set by NIIED.(6) To permit NIIED to use my personal information contained within the application

    documents for the purposes of admission decision.

    If I am proved to have violated any of the above or to have made a false statement in myapplication 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 students are not permitted to transfer schools

    for the entire duration of scholarship after confirming their host institution.

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

    Applicants Name : (signature)

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    Attachment #6

    PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENTApplicants are not required to undergo an authorized medical exam before passing the 2nd Selection with NIIED; however, allsuccessful applicants must take a medical exam after the 2nd Selection (including an HIV and TBPE drug test**) in accordance with therequirements of the Korea Immigration Service and the KGSP. If the results show that the applicant is unfit to be a KGSP scholar,he/she may be disqualified.**The TBPE (tetrabromophenolphthalein ethyl ester) drug tests are for evaluating past usage of stimulant drugs.

    Gender: HEIGHT cm WEIGHT kg

    1 When and for what reason did you last consult aphysician? (Please explain in the adjacent space.)

    QUESTION YES NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN

    Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a risk topublic health (such as, but not limited to, tuberculosis, HIV andother 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 havereceived treatment, please explain and attach an official medicalreport.)

    Have you ever been addicted to alcohol?

    Have you ever abused any narcotic, stimulant, hallucinogen orother substance (whether legal or prohibited)?

    If necessary, are you prepared to undergo physical tests to verifythe 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 lastfive (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?:

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    Attachment #7

    GPA Conversion Table

    4.0 Scale 4.3 Scale 4.5 Scale100 Points

    Scale3.97 ~ 4.0 4.26 ~ 4.3 4.46 ~ 4.5 100

    3.92 ~ 3.96 4.22 ~ 4.25 4.41 ~ 4.45 99

    3.88 ~ 3.91 4.17 ~ 4.21 4.36 ~ 4.40 98

    3.84 ~ 3.87 4.12 ~ 4.16 4.31 ~ 4.35 97

    3.80 ~ 3.83 4.08 ~ 4.11 4.26 ~ 4.30 96

    3.75 ~ 3.79 4.03 ~ 4.07 4.21 ~ 4.25 95

    3.71 ~ 3.74 3.98 ~ 4.02 4.16 ~ 4.20 94

    3.67 ~ 3.70 3.93 ~ 3.97 4.11 ~ 4.15 93

    3.62 ~ 3.66 3.89 ~ 3.92 4.06 ~ 4.10 923.58 ~ 3.61 3.84 ~ 3.88 4.01 ~ 4.05 91

    3.49 ~ 3.57 3.75 ~ 3.83 3.91 ~ 4.00 90

    3.41 ~ 3.48 3.65 ~ 3.74 3.81 ~ 3.90 89

    3.32 ~ 3.40 3.56 ~ 3.64 3.71 ~ 3.80 88

    3.24 ~ 3.31 3.46 ~ 3.55 3.61 ~ 3.70 87

    3.15 ~ 3.23 3.37 ~ 3.45 3.51 ~ 3.60 86

    3.07 ~ 3.14 3.27 ~ 3.36 3.41 ~ 3.50 85

    2.98 ~ 3.06 3.18 ~ 3.26 3.31 ~ 3.40 84

    2.90 ~ 2.97 3.09 ~ 3.17 3.21 ~ 3.30 83

    2.81 ~ 2.89 2.99 ~ 3.08 3.11 ~ 3.20 822.72 ~ 2.80 2.90 ~ 2.98 3.01 ~ 3.10 81

    2.64 ~ 2.71 2.80 ~ 2.89 2.91 ~ 3.00 80

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    Attachment #8

    List of Korean Adoption Associations( )

    Name Phone Fax Address & Email

    Holt Children'sServices

    02-332-810402-331-7051

    02-338-387302-331-7024

    364-70 Hapjeong-dong Mapo-gu, Seoul. [email protected]

    Eastern Social WelfareSociety

    02-332-3941 02-333-1588493 Changchon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Koreahttp://www.eastern.or.kr/[email protected]

    Social Welfare Society02-567-889102-552-7739

    02-552-1019Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Koreahttp://www.sws.or.kr

    [email protected]

    Korea Social Service02-908-9191 02-908-3344

    533-3 Sangmoon-dong, Dobong-gu, Seoul, Koreahttp://www.kssinc.org/[email protected]

    International KoreanAdoptee Service

    02-3148-0258 02-3148-02594F, 101-12 Daehyun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, Koreahttp://www.inkas.or.kr/eng/[email protected]

    Korea Central AdoptionResources

    02-776-9680 02-771-968010F Chungyang Bldg., 58-3 Chungjung-ro 1ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, Koreahttp://www.kcare.or.kr/en3/[email protected]

    Global OverseasAdoptees' Link

    02-325-6585 02-325-6570

    5F, 363-20 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul,Koreahttp://goal.or.kr/eng/[email protected]

    KoRoot02-3210-2451 02-3210-2453

    53-56 Cheongwoon-dong, Jongno-gu,Seoul, Koreahttp://www.koroot.org/[email protected]

    Attachment #9

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    Contact Information for Korean EmbassiesNo

    Country Phone Fax Email

    1 Nepal (977-1)4270172 (977-1)4272041 [email protected] 2 Taiwan +886-2-2758-8320/5 +886-2-2757-7006 [email protected]

    3 Laos +856-21-352031 +856-21-352035 [email protected]

    4 Malaysia 60342512336(146) 60342521425 [email protected]

    5 Myanmar (95-1)527142-4 (95-1)513286 [email protected]

    6 Bangladesh 88-02-881-2088/90 88-02-882-3871 [email protected]

    7 Vietnam 84-4-3831-5123 84-4-3831-5117 [email protected]

    8 Bhutan +91-11-4200-7032 +91-11-2688-4840 [email protected]

    9 Brunei (673)233-0248 (673)233-0254 [email protected]

    10 Singarpore 6836-9458 [email protected]

    11 India +91-11-4200-7032 +91-11-2688-4840 [email protected]

    12 Indonesia 62-21-2992-2500 62-21-2992-3131 [email protected]

    13 Japan +81-3-3225-7341 +81-3-3225-9135 [email protected]

    14 China 855-23-211-900/3 855-23-219-200 [email protected]

    15 Cambodia 66-2-245-2714 66-2-247-7535 [email protected]

    16 Thailand 92-51-227-9380~1(ext.204) 92-51-227-9391 [email protected]

    17 Pakistan +675-321-5822 +675-321-5828 [email protected]

    18 Papua New Guinea 679-330-0977 679-330-5978 [email protected]

    19 Fiji 63-917-321-3336 63-2-856-9008 [email protected]

    20 Philippines 61-2-6270-4104 61-2-6273-4839 [email protected]

    21 Austrailia 61-2-6270-4104 61-2-6273-4839 [email protected]

    22 U.S.A. 202-939-5680 202-265-2127 [email protected]

    23 Canada 502-3282-4051 502-2382-4057 [email protected]

    24 Guatemala +505-2254-8110 +505-2254-8131 [email protected]

    25 Mexico 202-939-5680 202-265-2127 [email protected]

    26 Venezuela 52-55-5202-0100 52-55-5202-5453 [email protected]

    27 Belize 591-2-211-0361 591-2-211-0365 [email protected]

    28 Bolivia 55-61-9962-8197 55-61-3321-2508 [email protected]

    29 Brazil (1-868)3258980 (1-868)6288745 [email protected]

    30 Argentina (503)2263-9145 (503)2263-0783 [email protected]

    31 El Salvador 504-235-5561 504-235-5564 [email protected]

    32 Honduras (506)2220-3160 (506)2220-3168 [email protected]

    33 Chile 56-97430-4548 56-2-2284214 [email protected]

    34 Costa Rica 57-2-616-7200 57-2-610-0338 [email protected]

    35 Colombia (1-868)3258980 (1-868)6288745 [email protected]

    36 Trinidad and Tobago 507-6673-5307 507-264-8825 [email protected]

    37 Panama 595-21) 605-401 595-21) 661-640 [email protected]

    38 Paraguay 5114760815 5114760950 [email protected]

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    39 Peru (30)210-698-4080 (30)210-698-4083 [email protected]

    40 Greece 3.80442E+11 3.80442E+11 [email protected]

    41 Georgia +31(0)703586076 +31 (0)703504712 [email protected]

    42 Netherlands +47 2254 7090 +47 2256 1411 [email protected]

    43 Germany 0046 8 5458 5400 0046 8 668 2818 [email protected] 44 Russia 7-495-783-2727 7-495-783-2777 [email protected]

    45 Romania 40-21-230-7198 40-21-230-7629 [email protected]

    46 Moldova 39-(0)6-80246207 39-(0)6-80246261 [email protected]

    47 Belgium 322-675-5777 322-675-2151 [email protected]

    48 Belarus 375-17-306-0147 375-17-306-0160 [email protected]

    49 Bulgaria 00359-2-971-2181 00359-2-971-3388 [email protected]

    50 Sweden 39-(0)6-80246207 39-(0)6-80246261 [email protected]

    51 Switzerland 41-31-356-2444 41-31-356-2450 [email protected]

    52 Slovakia 4.21233E+11 4.21233E+11 [email protected]

    53 Armenia 4.21233E+11 4.21233E+11 [email protected] Azerbaijan (994-12)596-7901 (994-12)596-7904 [email protected]

    55 Ireland 353-1-660-8800 353-1-660-8716 [email protected]

    56 U.K. 44 (0)207 227 5500 44 (0)207 227 5503 [email protected]

    57 Austria +43-1-478-1991-72 +43-1-478-1013 [email protected]

    58 Uzbekistan 998-71-291-8182~3 998-71-120-6434 [email protected]

    59 Ukraine 3.80442E+11 3.80442E+11 [email protected]

    60 Italy 39-(0)6-80246207 39-(0)6-80246261 [email protected]

    61 Czech Republic (420)234 090 411 (420)234 090 450 [email protected]

    62 Kazakhstan 7-727-392-9120 7-727-392-9122 [email protected]

    63 Croatia 385-1-482-1282 385-1-482-1274 [email protected]

    64 Kyrgyzstan +996-312-560271 +996-321-576004 [email protected]

    65 Tajikistan +992-44)600-2114 +992-37)221-2423 [email protected]

    66 Turkey 90 312 468 4821 90 312 468 2279 [email protected]

    67 Turkmenistan 993-12-48-97-61 993-12-48-97-60 [email protected]

    68 Portugal 351-21-793-7200 351-21-797-7176 [email protected]

    69 Poland 48-22-559-2932 48-22-559-2915 [email protected]

    70 France 33-1-4753-6977 33-1-4551-5592 [email protected]

    71 Hungary +(36-1) 462-3091 +(36-1) 351-1182 [email protected]

    72 Morocco 5953167 05-953170 [email protected]

    73 Saudi Arabia 0661-13-9546 0537-75-0189 [email protected]

    74 U.A.E. 5953167 05-953170 [email protected]

    75 Yemen 9671431801 9671431806 [email protected]

    76 Jordan +968 9944-2892 +968 2469-1495 [email protected]

    77 Iraq 964-750-445-6098 964-750-445-6098 [email protected]

    78 Iran 98-912-159-1158 98-21-8805-4899 [email protected]

    79 Israel +972-50-883-9479 +972-9-956-9853 [email protected]

    80 Egypt 012-222-5162 20-2-27611238 [email protected]

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    81 Kuwait +974)44839842 +974)44833264 [email protected]

    82 Tunisia 216)98 368 005 216)71 791 923 [email protected]

    83 Ghana +233-244-322-902 +233-302-77-2313 [email protected]

    84 Gabon 241-73-4000 241-73-9905 [email protected]

    85 Nigeria 234-9)461-2701 234-9)461-2702 [email protected] 86 Rwanda 225 2248 6701 225 2248 6757 [email protected]

    87 Senegal 263-4-756-541 263-4-756-554 [email protected]

    88 Sudan +254-20-222-0000 +254-20-221-7772 [email protected]

    89 Sierra Leone 234-9)461-2701 234-9)461-2702 [email protected]

    90 Algeria 021-79-34-00 021-79-34-04 [email protected]

    91 Ethiopia +244 928 600 397 +244 222 006 066 [email protected]

    92 Uganda +254-20-222-0000 +254-20-221-7772 [email protected]

    93 Zambia 263-4-756-541 263-4-756-554 [email protected]

    94 Equatorial Guinea 241-73-4000 241-73-9905 [email protected]

    95 Zimbabwe 237-2220-3756 237-2220-3757 [email protected] 96 Cameroon 251-911-200-576 251-113-728-115 [email protected]

    97 Kenya +254-20-222-0000 +254-20-221-7772 [email protected]

    98 Cote d'Ivoire 225 2248 6701 225 2248 6757 [email protected]

    99 Tanzania 2.55223E+11 2.55223E+11 [email protected]


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