Korean Government Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students (170 Available)
Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) (Undergraduate Program)
Course(s) Offered: Approved fields Course Level: Undergraduate (bachelors, Associate degree) Provider: Korean Government (via NIIED) Country to Study in: South Korea Scholarship Description The Korean Government through the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) offers the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for undergraduate programs (KGSP-U) at approved schools.
The scholarship program supports the future global leaders and promotes the international cooperation in education by inviting talented international students to Korea for an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea.
The Government of Korea invites all international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree course in Korea to apply for the Korean Government Scholarships (Undergraduate program). Undergraduate applications to study in Korea start September 2017.
Eligibility Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria:
Must be a citizen of the country to which scholarships are offered, which also applies to applicant's parents. Note: Both applicant and his/her parents must NOT be a holder of Korean citizenship
Have graduated or be scheduled to graduate from high school as of March 1st of the invitation year
Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% (out of 100%) in rank in high school.
There may be preferential selection for applicants who have proficiency in Korean or English
Eligible groups Citizens of more than 62 countries across the world (please see official website for specific countries)
Fields of Study All approved undergraduate degree programs, including Bachelor programs and Associate degree programs. Note: Fields which exceed 4 years(e.g. Medicine, dentistry, architecture) are NOT Applicable.
Number of awards About 170 undergraduate awards from more than 62 countries
Sponsorship duration Scholarship will cover total duration of the academic programs i.e 5 years for Bachelor's Degrees (up to 1 year Korean language course plus 4 years Bachelor's degree course requirements) and 3 years for Associate degrees (up to 1 year Korean language course plus 2 years Associate degree course requirements).
Scholarship benefits The undergraduate scholarship covers:
Airfare: Round-trip economy class ticket
Monthly Allowance: 800,000 KRW per month
Settlement (i.e Relocation) Allowance: 200,000 KRW upon arrival
Language Training Fee: Full coverage
Tuition: All admission fees are waived by the host institution (university). The tuition is covered by NIIED and the university.
Medical Insurance: 20,000 KRW per month (limited coverage)
Korean Proficiency Grants: 100,000 KRW per month for scholars with TOPIK Level 5 or 6
Method of Application You cannot apply directly to NIIED. Applicants submit their applications either to the Korean Embassies around the world or to the partnering universities in Korea (i.e. 1st Selection Institutions). You should contact one of the 1st Selection Institutions (90 Overseas Korean Embassies or designated Korean Universities) and submit your application no later than the designated deadline. In this 1st round of selection, these 1st Selection Institutions select and forward successful candidates to NIIED (the 2nd selection Institution). Applications SHOULD be made through these 1st selection organizations. Applications DIRECTLY FROM AN APPLICANT or THROUGH FOREIGN EMBASSIES IN KOREA are NOT accepted.
See websites of Korean Embassy/Consulate in your own country. The guideline, application form, and university information will be available at the website of GKS (see below), Korean Embassies, and designated domestic universities.
DEADLINES: The deadline for recommendation of applications by 1st Selection Institutions to NIIED for Undergraduate Program is October - November every year. The deadline for applicants' submission to 1st Selection Institutions is much earlier and will vary per country depending on the deadline set forth by the Korean Embassy (Consulate) in the country of origin or the universities in Korea.
For 2018/2019 session, the Korean Embassies or Consulates, and participating Universities, recommend qualified candidates to NIIED by October - November 2017. Be sure to apply before this period. Applications open September 2017.
PLEASE NOTE: As for detailed information on application deadlines and submission of required documents, applicants should contact the APPROPRIATE KOREAN EMBASSY or CONSULATE in the country of applicant’s origin (or in the neighboring country), the 1st selection organization.
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.
Applicants must obtain admission from a University before entry into Korea. Applicants recommended by a Korean Embassy (Consulate) or overseas Korean adoptees must apply and gain admission into 1 of 3 of the designated universities. Applicants recommended by a university in Korea should enter the same university.
Application Deadline: Oct - Nov 2017 Open to International students: Yes
Course(s) Offered: Biz admin, Computer science Course Level: Undergraduate (Bachelors, Associate) Provider: University of the People Country to Study in: Any Country (Online) Scholarship Description University of the People (UoPeople) is the world’s first non-profit, degree-granting, tuition-free, accredited online university dedicated to opening the gates to higher education globally. In February 2014, UoPeople received accreditation from the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, a U.S. Department of Education authorized accrediting agency.
In embracing the worldwide presence of the Internet by using open-source technology, Open Educational Resources, peer-to-peer learning, and the assistance of academic volunteers, UoPeople is designed to provide access to university studies for qualified high school graduates, despite financial, geographic, societal or personal constraints.
UoPeople offers online associate and/or bachelor degree programs in business administration and computer science. The University has partnered with leading academics to provide high quality academic instruction and with international companies such as Microsoft and HP for internships, mentoring and career services to prepare the UoPeople student for employment following graduation.
Eligibility UoPeople accepts students who have graduated high school (i.e. secondary school), have access to a computer and the Internet and have sufficient English skills to study at the University. Applicants need to complete the application requirements and undergo an application process in order to be accepted into the program. For specific general eligibility requirements for the associate or bachelors program, see the 'Admissions Requirements' (link is below)
Eligible groups Citizens of ALL countries (currently the university has students from more than 180 countries)
Participating Institution(s) With a convenient virtual web address, the UoPeople is accessible anytime, anywhere with any internet connection. UoPeople academic leadership comes from top universities such as Harvard, Yale, NYU, Cambridge, Oxford and many more. The institution has partnered with Yale University for research, New York University to accept students, and Microsoft and HP for internships among others.
Fields of study UoPeople offers associate and bachelor degree programs in business administration and computer science
Number of awards Not specified. However, to date, thousands of students from more than 180 countries have been accepted. The organization has gained the widespread support of leading academics, over 1 million people on Facebook and media throughout the world.
Sponsorship duration An Associates Degree can be completed in 2 years and a Bachelor Degree can be completed in 4 years
Scholarship benefits UoPeople is an American online university offering distance-learning courses. UoPeople is a tuition-free, non-profit institution. The University does not charge students to take classes, does not charge for any reading and other study materials, as well as does not charge for annual enrollment. In order to remain sustainable, UoPeople charges an Application Processing Fee (up to $50) as well as an Exam Processing Fee ($100) per end-of-course-exam. These processing fees are collected towards the end of each course, and not at the start of your studies.
However, for those individuals who are unable to afford even these minimal fees, the University offers a variety of scholarship funds to cover all, or part, of the processing fees. These funds are designed to meet the unique and diverse needs of its students. Some of the scholarships can be found below:
Microsoft4Afrika Scholarships – for African Students
Pundak-Mintz Africa Fund - degree seeking students born or living in Africa.
The HP Women’s Scholarship Fund – for Women from any country
Fondation Hoffmann Scholarship – open to all students
Small Giants Refugees Fund – for degree seeking students who are refugees and/or asylum seekers.
Emergency Refugee Assistance Scholarship Fund - all students worldwide (esp from Syria) who are refugees and/or asylum-seekers.
Method of Application UoPeople’s online application is easy, quick and simple. With a few short steps (4-step application process) and providing basic information, you can begin the journey. Applicants need to complete the application requirements (see Admissions Requirements) and undergo an application process (see Applications Overview) in order to be accepted into the program. You must mail all required documentation in order to complete the UoPeople admission application.
It is important to read the FAQs, and also visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for the UoPeople scholarship.
DEADLINES: The admission process is administered in 5 terms annually. For the 2016/2017 academic calender, application deadlines are July 14, 2016 (Term 1, September 2016 admission), September 29, 2016 (Term 2, November 2016 admission), December 8, 2016 (Term 3, January 2017 admission), February 23, 2017 (Term 4, April 2017 admission), and May 4, 2017 (Term 5, June 2017 admission). Applications are now open again. The next deadline is 14th July 2016 for September 2016 admission.
PLEASE NOTE: University of the People offers a unique learning experience that combines peer-based and collaborative learning, with information technologies and the internet. Within online study communities, students share resources, exchange ideas, discuss weekly topics, submit assignments, and take exams. The University is a private institution accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Post-Secondary Education.
Application Deadline: 8 Dec 2016 || 23 Feb / 4 May 2017 Open to International students: Yes
