Underwood International College

Announcement for 2023 GKS Korean Government Support Program for Self-Financed Foreign Students

1. Qualification

• Applicants must satisfy all of the following requirements.
• However, you can not apply if you have received the self-sufficient scholarship twice.

1. Self-sufficient foreign students who are enrolled in an undergraduate program at a domestic university (including junior college) as of March 2023 and who have completed at least 2 semesters.
1. Excluding those who are on leave of absence or are planning to take a leave of absence, those who have completed 2 semesters including the excess semester, exchange students or those who are expected to be dispatched abroad.
2. Those who have more than 2 semesters left in the course, excluding those expected to graduate early.
3. Holders of foreign nationality managed by the university as a foreign student
2. Average score of 80 or higher out of 100 during the entire period of attending a domestic university.
1. For transfer students, calculate the arithmetic average of the 100-point scaled score for the entire period of enrollment at the former university (domestic university) and the 100-point scaled score for the entire period of enrollment at the current university.
3. Average score of 80 or higher out of 100 for the previous semester
1. Grades must be written as a scaled score of 100 (if there are only GPA on the transcript, the university staff must record the scaled score and affix a confirmation seal or signature on it). Applicants with a rounded score of 80 cannot apply.
4. Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) level 4 or higher
1. Limited to transcripts within the standard validity period of March 1st, 2023

2. Scholarship

1. Amont: 5,000,000 KRW (500,000 KRW per month)
2. Benefit period: March 2023 ~ December 2023 (10 months)

3. Application and Document Submission

1. How to apply: Online Application
1. Application system: Study in Korea System (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)
2. Online Application Period: February 6th, 2023 (Mon) 9AM ~ February 24th, 2023 (Fri) 6PM
3. How to apply: Sign up → Apply online → Print out the application form → Submit it to the OIA office along with required documents
2. List of Documents to be submitted by applicants
1. One copy of the application form(printed from the system after applying online)/The name on the application form must be the same as on the passport.
2. One copy of passport
3. Certificate of enrollment and transcript (grades for the entire semester studied), one copy each
1. In the case of transfer, the entire semester transcript issued by the previous university (domestic university) must also be submitted.
2. In principle, transcripts are issued with a ‘100-point conversion score’ written on them. If you need to add the grades of the previous semester to a ‘100-point conversion score’, be sure to sign or seal the confirmation of the person in charge of the previous university.
4. Original copy of Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) (limited to transcripts within the standard validity period as of March 1st, 2023)
   
1. Printed copies from the TOPIK homepage are accepted as originals.
5. One copy of self-introduction and study plan (handwriting/in Korean, no more than 2 pages) (Attachment)
6. One copy of proof of overseas Koreans (submit only if relevant)
1. Overseas Korean certificate issued by the diplomatic mission (preference given in selection)
7. Original copy of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) speaking evaluation score (submit only if relevant)
1. Only general performance scores are recognized (no demonstration or mock evaluation)

4. Application method and procedure

1. Applications must be made through the university you are currently enrolled in.
2. The final selection is made by the National Institute for International Education.

5. Notice

1. In case of insufficient documents or failure to apply within the deadline, you will be excluded from the list of recommended candidates.

6. Inquiries

1. Regarding document submission (Global One-Stop Service Center / istudent@yonsei.ac.kr/ 02-2123-3488)

2. Online application system inquiry (Study in Korea Comprehensive System Operation Office, 02-3668-1441)