Korean Government Scholarship Program
for Graduate Students
Hosted by Cheongju University
"KGSP Guidelines for the Year 2010"
1. Program Objective
The Korean Government Scholarship Program is designed to provide higher education in Korea for
international students in order to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship
between the participating countries.
2. Total number of Applicants for Selection : 15 students maximum
Cheongju University will select 15 candidates for recommendation; these students must go through
the final selection process by the National Institute of International Education in order to gain the
scholarship. Those among the finalists who fail to get the approval of NIIED or did not get a
recommendation due only to steep competition will receive a chance to study at CJU on a scholarship
developed especially for KGSP candidates.
3. Applicable fields
o Available fields : All majors of Cheongju University Graduate School
(More information available in attached brochure)
4. Duration of KGSP
o Master’s : 3 yrs. (01.09.2010 ~ 31.08.2013) - 1 yr. of Korean language + 2 yrs. of Master’s
o Doctoral : 4 yrs. (01.09.2010 ~ 31.08.2014) - 1 yr. of Korean language + 3 yrs. of Doctoral
5 Korean Language Course
o After 1 year of Korean language training, regular courses will be followed.
o Duration : 1 year (Scholarship students who still don’t get a TOPIK level 3 or above certificate after
completing the language course should take an additional language course and can enter only after
getting TOPIK level 3 or above)
* After additional 2 semesters of Korean language courses (total 1 year period), students who still
don’t acquire the TOPIK 3 or above cannot enter the main program. (A student who used the
additional language training will have demerit when he/she asks for an emergency extension with
reasonable explanation. (For instance: Deduction of that period from the possible extension.)
o Exemption of Korean language course: TOPIK level 5 or 6 certificate holder.
* Students who are exempted from the Korean language course may enter the graduate school
starting from September 1, 2010 or March 1, 2011.
* Those who wish to enter on March 1, 2011 should get admission by himself/herself from the
university and submit it to NIIED. (Otherwise, they will be disqualified.)
* A student exempted from Korean language course must enter the main program by Mar 1, 2011,
otherwise he/she will be disqualified.
* A student who acquires TOPIK level 5 or 6 certificate during the Korean language course can enter
the main program on Mar 1, 2011 if he/she wants to.
7. Application Qualifications
o Both applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of the foreign country.
* Applicants cannot have Korean citizenship.
o Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for a long period
of time.
o Should be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2010
o Hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of September 1, 2010
* Applicants who are enrolling or have already enrolled in the same academic program in Korea as the
one they are applying for will not be admitted.
* Students who hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than Bachelor’s
degree
* Applicants who are expecting the adequate diploma should present their diploma by September 1,
2010 before entry.
o Should have a grade point average (G.P.A.) 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 previous attended institution
* If the grade is difficult to convert to percentage, official explanatory documents from the attended
university are required.
8. Scholarship Payment
o Scholarship Period : same as the period of invitation
o Payment
-Airfare : A round-trip economy class ticket
* Airfare for entry will not be provided to one who is staying in Korea on account of the study (Korean
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language course, undergraduate or graduate school) or employment as of the confirmation date
of selection of scholarship students.
* Fees within domestic travel, as well as insurance while travelling to and from the Republic of Korea,
will not be provided.
-Monthly Allowance : 900,000 won(KRW) per month
-Research Allowance : 210,000 won for students in human and social sciences; 240,000 won for
students in natural and mechanic sciences per semester
-Relocation (Settlement) Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival
-Language Training Fee : The full costs up to 1 year
-Tuitions : All admission fees are waived by the host institution. The full tuition is paid by NIIED.
-Dissertation Printing Costs : 500,000 ~ 800,000 won for the costs related to a printing dissertation
-Medical Insurance : 15,000 won per month(limited insurance coverage) will be provided to the
university for students.
-Special fund for students proficient in Korean language (TOPIK level 5 or 6) : 100,000 won per
month(Commencing from the main program)
9. Selection Procedure
o Each designated domestic university can recommend up to 15 candidates (3 per country)
o Special selection committee will evaluate the candidates.
o In regards to candidates, NIIED will refer to the Korean Embassy (Consulate) for eligibility when
needed.
10. Selection Criterion
o All documents including the transcript, self introduction, study plan, language proficiency (Korean
and English), recommendation, papers and awards etc.
11. Required Documentation
o Place of submission :
Cheongju University by post mail (Address in contact info below)
o Deadline of Submission : Must reach CJU by April 23, 2010
* Deadline for recommendation to NIIED is May 14, 2010.
o Required documents :
MA (Integrated
MA & Doctoral)
Check List for Application Documents
○
1. Personal data (Attachment #1)
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2. Self Introduction (Attachment #2)
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3. Study Plan (Attachment #3)
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4. Letter of Recommendation (Attachment #4)
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5. Pledge (Attachment #5)
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6. Personal Medical Assessment (Attachment #6)
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7. Copies of diploma(s) from previously attended undergraduate
Institution(s)
8. Official transcript of previously attended undergraduate institution(s)
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9. Copies of diploma(s) from previously attended graduate institution(s)
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10. Official transcript of previously attended graduate institution(s)
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11. Certificate of TOPIK score (original copy)
○
12. Certificate of TOEFL or IELTS score (original copy) directly sent from
ETS/IELTS
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13. Published papers, if available (one or two)
△
△
14. Awards, if available (one or two)
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15. Copy of passport
16. Certificate of Citizenship of His/Her Parents : birth certificate,
passport, etc. (* only for overseas Koreans)
△
17. Adoption documents (*only for overseas Korean adoptee)
△
- One original document (placed in a separate envelope) and 5 extra copies.
o Note
- Dual recommendation by more than one organization is not acceptable.
- Documents should be presented in the original form. Documents not in English or Korean must be
accompanied by a complete and accurate English or Korean translation certified by the issuing
institution.
- Submitted documents will not be returned to the candidates.
- Incomplete or incorrect documents are subject to rejection by NIIED. (Even after entry to Korea)
- In case of submitting copied documents inevitably, applicants must submit the original to the
Korean Embassy (Consulate) and have the two documents collated.(Collated documents need to
be submitted behind the original documents)
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- Applicants who don’t hold a diploma may submit a certificate or letter of expected graduation.
- Applicants must accurately fill out the health checklist based on truth. All successful applicants
must take a medical exam in Korea (including an HIV and TBPE drug test) in accordance with the
requirements of the Korea Immigration Service and the KGSP program. If the results show that the
applicant is unfit to be a KGSP student, all costs for departure to their own country will be borne by
the KGSP applicant.
- Applicants may submit the copies of published papers, if available.
- Applicants may submit the copies of awards, if available.
* Applicants must submit all the documents by check list order. (Check list for the application
documents should be the front page with the stapled documents followed.)
- Applicants who are currently studying in Korea or graduated from Korean university must submit
one recommendation letter of the head of department of the relevant university.
* No Student is allowed to transfer school during the entire period of program once he/ she
enters the school.
12. Selection Schedule
o Recommendation deadline : May 14, 2010
o Final selection by NIIED : by June 30, 2010
o Result notice : by July 10, 2010
o Entry to Korea : from August 25, 2010 to August 30, 2010
o Korean language course or graduate school : starting from September 1, 2010
13. For further information, please contact:
o Cheongju University Office of International Affairs
• Address: Cheongju University, Daesung-ro 586, Sangdang-gu,
Cheongju-si, Chungbuk / Korea (360-764)
• Phone: +82-43-229-8810/8811
• Fax: +82-43-229-8944
• E-mail Address: esjay@cju.ac.kr
hopeisa@cju.ac.kr
sjbae37@naver.com
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REGISTRATION NUMBER
지원자 제출서류 체크리스트
(Check List for Application Documents)
*Do not write in this area.
추천기관 (Institute of Recommendation) :
확인자(Confirmer) :
1)
Name of Applicant: (given name)
2)
Country :
인 (Signature)
(family name)
□ Master’s
3) Desired Degree Program :
□ Doctoral
□Integrated Master’s & Doctoral
(*Please tick(√) in the appropriate box.)
Application Documents
Check List
Submission(Y/N)
Yes
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. Transcript & Student Records from undergraduate institution(s)
9. Copies of diploma(s) from graduate institution(s)
10. Transcript & Student Records from graduate institution(s)
11. Certificate of Korean Language (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)
17. Adoption documents (*only for overseas Korean adoptee)
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No
Attachment #1
Korean Government Scholarship Program(KGSP) Application Form for Graduate Program
*Please tick (√ ) a box that applies to you.
1.
추천기관 (Institute of Recommendation)
□ 재외공관 (Embassy or Consulate)
2.
□ 국내대학 (Korean University)
추천 유형 (Type of Recommendation)
□ 일반추천(General)
□ 한국 정부 기관의 수요(Korean Government’s Invitation)
□ 해외 입양인(Overseas Korean Adoptee)
3. 지원과정 (Applying Degree Course)
□ 석사과정 (Master’s)
□ 석·박사통합과정 (Integrated Master’s & Doctoral)
□ 박사과정 (Doctoral)
4. 희망계열(Desired Field)
□ 인문사회계열 (Human and Social Sciences)
□ 자연계열 (Natural Sciences)
□ 예체능계열 (Arts and Physical Education)
5. 한국어연수 면제자 (TOPIK 5급 이상) 진학 희망 시기
(Preferable Entrance Date only for TOPIK level 5 or 6 holder)
Sep 1, 2010
Mar 1, 2011
인적사항 (Personal Data)
Please read the form carefully. All applicants complete all sections..
성명
이름(Given name) :
성(Family name) :
(Full Name)
□ Male
□ Single
□ Female
□ Married
(Photo 3*4)
* Name should be spelled the same as in the passport and in English.
생년월일
(Date of Birth)
년(yyyy)
월(mm)
국가
(Country)
여권
(Passport)
어학능력
(Language
Proficiency)
)
(Number)
(Date of expiry)
Address:
Tel. (
최종학력
(Information of
applicant’s final
education)
나이(Age:
국적
(Citizenship)
(Date of Issue)
연락처
(Emergency Address)
일(dd)
)
최종졸업(예정)학교
(Name of Previously
attended Univ.)
학위
(Academic Degree)
최종학위논문제목
(Title of graduation
dissertation, if
available)
영어성적
(English Proficiency)
E-mail:
해당국가/도시
(Country/City)
□ Bachelor
□ Master
전공 (Academic Major)
Korean Language
Proficiency
(only TOPIK)
Score :
6
□High □Middle □Low
Score :
Published papers, if
available(one or two)
Awards, if available
(one or two)
지원신청대학
(Applying University)
제1지망
(1st choice)
제2지망
(2nd choice)
제3지망
(3rd choice)
제4지망
(4th choice)
제5지망
(5th choice)
학력
(Academic
Career)
대학명
(Name of Univ.)
기간
(Period)
학부명
(Faculty)
학과명
(Department)
학 교 명
(Name of Univ.)
해당국가
(Country)
전공
(Academic Major)
전공분야
(Academic Major)
취득학위
(Diploma or
Degree)
~
∼
성적 School
(Transc Year
ripts)
Term
1st year
1
Bachel /
-or
MAST /
-ER
직업 혹은 연구경력
(Occupation or
Research Career)
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
5th year
평균
평점 (GPA)
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
기 간
(Period)
기 관 명
(Institution or
company)
직 책
(Position)
환산점수
(converted
score)
/100
담당업무
(Operation or Duty)
∼
∼
장학금수혜
( Sponsorship)
지원기관명
(Sponsor)
지원금액(Amount)
(US$/year)
년(yyyy)
Applicant's
Name :
수혜기간
(Period)
(
/
)
∼
(
/
)
∼
월(mm)
일(dd)
(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 Bachelor’s & Master’s in the case of those applying for Doctoral program
* Credit score rank: your rank / total number of students in the class or major
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Attachment #2
자기소개 (Self Introduction)
* Please type or print clearly within 1 page using black ink. (in Korean or in English) (*10 points)
o
o
o
o
Your course of life, your view of life, study background, your hope & wish, etc
Your education and work experience, etc in relation to major field
Reason for study in Korea
Important thesis, report, patent, R&D achievement, awards and scholarship records, etc.
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Attachment #3
학업계획
(Study Plan)
* Please type or print clearly within 1 page using black ink. (*10 points)
Goal of study &
Study Plan
Future Plan
after Study
o Goal of study, title or subject of the research and detailed study plan
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.
Ask your 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 :
□ Master’s
□ Doctoral
□ Integrated Master’s & Doctoral
Desired Major :
To the recommender : The person named above has applied for ‘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 applicant’s strengths?
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3.
What do you consider to be the applicant’s weaknesses?
4.
How well do you think the applicant has thought out plans for graduate study?
5. Please comment on the applicant’s record, potential, or personal qualities which you believe would be helpful in
considering the applicant’s application for the proposed degree program.
Recommender’s Name
Date
Recommender’s Signature
Position or Title:
University:
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
time on this letter for your recommendee.
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Attachment #5
“Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Students”
Pledge (서약서)
As an applicant for 2010 “the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) for
Graduate Students”, I pledge to abide by the following rules;
(1) To refrain from violation of university regulations and to fulfill my obligations as a
student to the best of my ability.
(2) To behave in a manner appropriate to the Korean culture and society, and not to
participate in any form of political activity (such as organizing a political party, joining
a political party, attending political meetings, publishing political articles and
declarations, organizing or participating 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 course and the institution of the Korean
language course.
(5) To abide by all terms and regulations set by NIIED.
(6) To admit NIIED to use my personal information of the application documents in order
to decide the admission.
If I am proved to have violated any of the above or to have made a false statement in my
application documents, I shall accept any resolution or penalty made by NIIED, even
though it might result in suspension, revocation or withdrawal of the scholarship.
I was informed and fully understand that KGSP students are not allowed to transfer
schools after entering the program for the entire duration of their studies.
* Only for an Integrated Master’s & Doctoral Program applicant: I’ve already checked the
applying university whether it offers the Program or not. (tick √ in □)
(yyyy).
(mm).
Applicant’s Name :
(dd).
(signature)
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Attachment #6
PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT
Applicants do not require an authorized medical exam before they arrive in Korea; all successful applicants must take a medical
exam in Korea (including an HIV and TBPE drug test**) in accordance with the requirements of the Korea Immigration Service
and the KGSP program. If the results show that the applicant is unfit to be an KGSP student, all costs for departure to their own
country will be borne by the KGSP applicant.
**The TBPE (tetrabromophenolphthalein ethyl ester) drug tests for use of stimulant drugs.
Gender:
HEIGHT
cm
WEIGHT
kg
① When and for what reason did you last consult a physician?
(Please explain in the adjacent space)
QUESTION
YES
NO
② Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a risk to
public health (such as, but not limited to, tuberculosis, HIV
and other STDs)?
③
1.
2.
3.
4.
allergies?
high blood pressure?
diabetes?
any type of Hepatitis?
④ Have you ever suffered from or been treated for depression,
anxiety, or any other mental or mood disorder? (If you have
received treatment, please explain and attach an official
medical report).
⑤ Have you ever been addicted to alcohol?
⑥ Have you ever abused any narcotic, stimulant, hallucinogenic
or other substance (whether legal or prohibited)?
⑦ If necessary, are you prepared to undergo physical tests to
verify the answers given in questions ⑥ and ⑦ above?
⑧ Have you been hospitalized in the last two (2) years?
⑨ Have you had any serious injury, ailment or sickness in the last
five (5) years?
⑩ Do you have any visual or hearing impairments?
⑪ Do you have any physical disabilities?
⑫ Do you have any cognitive/mental disabilities?
⑬ Are you taking any prescribed medication?
⑭ Are you on a special diet?
⑮ On average, how many standard servings of alcohol do you consume each week?:
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IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
Attachment #7
GPA Conversion Table
4.0 scale
4.3 scale
4.5 scale
100 points scale
3.97 ~ 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
92
3.58 ~ 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
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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
82
2.72 ~ 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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