Yonsei GSIS-NIIED Global Korea Scholarship Program 2023-2024

Scholarship Description:

If you are an international student interested in pursuing a master’s or doctoral degree at the Yonsei Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) in South Korea, then you may be eligible for the Yonsei GSIS – NIIED Global Korea Scholarship Program. This fully-funded scholarship is designed to support international students in their academic pursuits and is funded by the Korean Ministry of Education.

Yonsei GSIS: A Prestigious Institution for International Studies

Established in 1987, Yonsei GSIS is the first professional school dedicated exclusively to international studies in Korea. Yonsei GSIS offers master’s and doctoral programs in a wide range of subject areas. The core mission of Yonsei GSIS is to educate and train global leaders who can transform themselves and the world. Studying at Yonsei GSIS can provide a unique opportunity to gain a global perspective and expand your academic and professional horizons.

Scholarship Benefits

The Yonsei GSIS-NIIED Global Korea International Scholarship Program provides the following benefits to its recipients:

• Airfare: Economy class flight ticket (actual expense)
• Settlement Allowance: 200,000 KRW (once)
• Monthly Allowance: (Master’s/Doctoral) 1 million KRW, (Research) 1,500,000 KRW
• Medical Insurance: standard amount set by NIIED
• Korean Proficiency Grants: 100,000 KRW/month
• Research Support Fee: (L.S.) 210,000 KRW and (N.S.&E.) 240,000 KRW
• Language Training Fee: 1) NIIED: 1 million KRW, 2) University: the amount that exceeds 1 million KRW
• Tuition: 1) NIIED: up to 5 million KRW, and 2) University: an amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Yonsei GSIS-NIIED Global Korea International Scholarship Program, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Both the applicant and their parents are not citizens of Korea. Ethnic Koreans with foreign citizenship must submit documents proving the renunciation of Korean citizenship for both them and their parents as well as documents proving the acquirement of nationality for both them and their parents by the application deadline.
• Applicants to the master’s program must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Applicants to the doctoral program must hold a master’s degree or its equivalent (or higher) degree from an accredited college or university.

Application Process

Applicants must submit an online application to apply for the Yonsei GSIS-NIIED Global Korea International Scholarship Program. Along with the application, the following documents must be submitted:

• GKS Application Form
• Personal Statement
• Study Plan
• GKS Applicant Agreement
• Personal Medical Assessment
• Apostilled or Korean Embassy Verified Bachelor’s Diploma or Graduation Certificate
• Apostille or Korean Embassy Verified Bachelor’s Transcript
• Original- Two Letters of Recommendation
• Original- Proof of Language Proficiency
• Copy of Applicant’s Passport
• Copies of Both Parents’ Passports
• Proof of Family Relationship
• Agreement for Collection and Use of Personal Data
• Research Proposal
• Writing Sample: Master’s Thesis, Graduate Term Paper, or Published Papers (min. 40 pages, English, print on one side of the paper only)
• Apostille or Korean Embassy Verified Master’s Diploma or Graduation Certificate
• Apostille or Korean Embassy Verified Official Master’s Transcript

Conclusion

Yonsei University’s GSIS is an excellent place to study for international students who aspire to become global leaders in their field. The Yonsei GSIS – NIIED Global Korea International Scholarship Program is a great opportunity for students to study in South Korea, one of the most technologically advanced and developed countries in the world. With the scholarship program providing full funding, including airfare, monthly allowance, medical insurance, language training fee, tuition, and research support fee, students can focus on their studies without financial worries. The application deadline is March 17, 2023, and interested students should submit their applications online, along with the required supporting documents, before the deadline.

Take the opportunity to apply for the Yonsei GSIS – NIIED Global Korea International Scholarship Program and kickstart your journey towards becoming a global leader.