Program Information Summary
Ewha-KOICA
Master’s Program in International Studies
(Women and Development)
February, 2011 – June, 2012
Seoul, Korea
Korea International Cooperation Agency
Graduate School of International Studies
Ewha Womans University
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
Course Name
Duration
Objectives
Institute
Number of Participants
Country
Who is Eligible
Language
Homepage
Master’s Program in International Studies
(Women and Development)
16months (February 2011 – June 2012)
- To secure a pool of future international experts needed by
developing countries
- To contribute to the development of human resources who will
contribute to the socio-economic advancement of developing
countries
Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS),
Ewha Womans University
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Candidate should:
- Be women only
- Be government official or employee in public sector with a
Bachelor’s Degree or higher
*Private sector employees are not eligible. However, if the
applicant works in a development non-governmental
organization (NGO) or UN-associated organization, she can
apply on the condition that she obtains a recommendation from
the government ministry which covers the organization.
- Be nominated by her Government
- Have sufficient command of both spoken & written English to
take classes conducted entirely in English
- Be in good health, both physically and mentally, to complete
the program
(Pregnancy is regarded as a disqualifying condition for
participating in this program )
- Have not participated in a KOICA program or should be 5 years
out of participation in a KOICA training program
- Be from the cooperating country of KOICA
English
Please refer to the Ewha GSIS homepage for more information on
the faculty, program and curriculum.
-Graduate School of International Studies, Ewha Womans
University (http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr)
- Ewha-KOICA Webpage (http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr/ekoica)
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B. ADMISSION AND APPLICATION PROCEDURE
a. Admission Decision Procedure
 Round 1 : Evaluation of Application Package
 Round 2 : Interview by phone and written essay exam
*Note: An interview will be conducted only for those applicants who have passed
Round 1. The phone interview will be conducted in English. The applicants’
educational goals and leadership potential will also evaluated. The written essay
exam will be conducted at the KOICA overseas office.
b. Application & Registration Timetable*
Procedure
Dates
Closing Date for Application
December 6, 2010
Document Review &
Phone Interview
December 13 – December 23, 2010
Final Admissions Decision
January 4, 2011
Arrival in Korea &
February 7, 2011
KOICA Orientation
* Please note that dates may be subject to change.
c. Checklist of Documents to Be Submitted
All of the following application materials should be sent to the regional KOICA
office (if available) or the relevant government office. Please do not send the
materials to Ewha Womans University.
1. KOICA application form
2. Completed Application Form of Ewha GSIS
(Available from the Ewha GSIS homepage :
http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr & http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr/ekoica)
3. Statement of Purpose (250-500 words in English, typed)
4. One letter of recommendation from a professor or an expert in a field related to
International Development
5. One letter of recommendation from the present working organization
6. Photocopied college diplomas or proof of prospective graduation
7. Official undergraduate academic transcript
- Transfer students must submit official transcripts from all colleges or
university-level educational institutions they attended.
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8. English-proficiency test result from one of the following: TOEFL or IELTS (if
applicable)
- The most recent scores are preferred, and must be less than two years from
the application deadline.
- Exemption: International students whose native language is English or who
have received a BA or MA from an accredited English-speaking institution
9. Certificate of Employment (if applicable)
10.Copy of national ID card or passport
11. Two passport-size photos
※ All documents (Diplomas, Transcripts, Statement of Purpose, Recommendation
Letters, etc.) must be original in English.
※ Please refer to the following site for further information:
Ewha GSIS: http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr &
Ewha-KOICA: http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr/ekoica
C. EXPENSES
The following expenses will be covered by KOICA.
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Tuition fee of regular program
Economy class, round-trip airfare between Seoul (Incheon International Airport) and
Participant’s country
Dormitory charge of school
Monthly living allowance
A medical checkup after entrance
Overseas travel insurance, etc.
D. OTHER REQUIREMENTS
a. Medical Checkup
- KOICA will implement a medical check-up after each participant’s arrival in Seoul to
assure their health condition.
- After the medical check-up, KOICA will finally and officially accept each
participant as a KOICA trainee for the program.
b. Other Regulations
If the participant is found engaged in any of the following during her stay in Korea, her
status as a KOICA program participant will be suspended.
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Participants are required :
to follow the training program to the best of their ability and abide by the rules of the
training institute;
to maintain the grade at the level required by the school for the scholarship students;
to refrain from engaging in political activities, or any form of employment for profit or
gain;
to return to their home country upon completion of their training program;
not to extend the length of their training program or stay for personal convenience;
not to bring family members(dependents) to Korea or country of training;
to accept that the Korean Government is not liable for any damage or loss of their
personal property;
to accept that the Korean Government will not assume any responsibility for illness,
injury, or death arising from extracurricular activities, willful misconduct, or
undisclosed pre-existing medical conditions;
to carry out such instructions and abide by such conditions as may be stipulated by the
Korean Government in respect to the training program.
E. CONTACT Information
a. KOICA (http://www.koica.go.kr)
Ms. Mi Park
Assistant Manager
Training Team II
Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)
481 Daewangpangeoro, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-Si, 461-833 Gyeonggi-do
Republic of Korea
E-mail address: eduinun@koica.go.kr
Tel: +82-31-740-0412
Fax: +82-31-740-0655
b. Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS),
Ewha Womans University (http://gsis.ewha.ac.kr)
Ms. Joonhee Kim
Administrative Staff
Ewha-KOICA Program Coordinator
Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS)
11-1 Daehyun-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-750, Republic of Korea
E-mail address: ewhakoica@ewha.ac.kr
Tel: +82-2-3277-3655
Fax: +82-2-365-0942
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