Call for KSIF Scholarship Students for the Second half of 2023

(and the first half of 2024)

The KSIF is pleased to offer KSI learners the opportunity to study at a prestigious Korean university. The objective of this scholarship program is for students to become knowledgeable in Korea’s language and culture and pursue their dreams. Please consider applying!

July 3, 2023

Lee Hai-young, president of the King Sejong Institute Foundation

□ Objective

ㅇ To help outstanding KSI students pursue careers based on their proficiency in Korean by funding degree acquisition or language training at a university in Korea

– Mid- to long-term objective: to support the development of individuals capable of facilitating diplomatic exchanges between their country of nationality and Korea

□ Scholarship term

ㅇ Second half of 2023 (Sep. 2023~) and first half of 2024 (March 2024~)

  • Dongseo / Dongguk Univ (Nov. 2023~)

□ Availability

ㅇ Degree programs: 00 students at 3 universities

ㅇ Language training: 00 students at 3 universities

□ Scholarship programs

ㅇ Degree programs: Opportunity to earn degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) by completing degree programs at universities in Korea

ㅇ Language training: Opportunity to enter language training programs offered by universities in Korea to gain a deeper understanding of the Korean language and culture

□ Scholarship coverage

University program City located Availability (no. of students) Requirements and scholarship coverage
Dongseo University Language training Busan 50 – 50% of tuition, 50% of dormitory fee, entrance fee waived

– Must register for a six-month course
Dongguk

University

 Language training Seoul 10 – 50% of tuition, entrance fee waived

– dormitory(fee excluded)

– Must register for a six-month course

– TOPIK Level 1
Catholic Sangji college Language training Andong 40 – 50% of tuition, 50% of dormitory fee, entrance fee waived

– Must register for a six-month course
Hanyang University Degree program (bachelor’s) Seoul 2
  • 100% of tuition (one semester)

– TOPIK Level 4
Ewha Womans University Degree program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) Seoul 1 – 100% of entrance fee and tuition (one semester)

– TOPIK Level 6
Yonsei University Degree program (doctorate) Seoul 1 – 100% of tuition, entrance fee waived

* prospective students only (applicants from Africa)

□ Eligibility

※ Applicants should meet all requirements stated below.

① Foreign nationals whose parents as well as themselves do not have Korean citizenship

② KSI learners or graduates (proof of attendance or KSI certificate required)

Program KSI academic requirements
Degree program Those who have completed elementary level 2B (Sejong Korean 4) or above or have Korean language proficiency equivalent to TOPIK Level 3 or above
Language training Those who have completed elementary level 1B (Sejong Korean 2) or above or have Korean language proficiency equivalent to TOPIK Level 1 or above

③ Those who meet the requirements of each university (Please refer to the guidelines for applicants for each university.)

④ Beneficiaries of other scholarships offered by the Korean government, Korea-based universities, and other institutions are not eligible.

□ Scholarship selection process

ㅇ Degree programs

Submit application to KSI ▶ Send the application and supporting documents submitted by students to the KSIF ▶ Conduct qualification screening and announce results ▶ Submit completed application required by each university ▶ Announce final results
‘23.7.3 ~ 8.25 ‘23.8.25(fri) 18:00(tent.) ‘23.8.28 ~ 8.31 Varies by university Varies by university
Applicants→KSIs KSIs→KSIF KSIF→KSIs and applicants Applicants→uni-versities Universities→

applicants

ㅇ Language training

Submit application to KSI ▶ Send the application and supporting documents submitted by students to the KSIF ▶ Conduct qualification screening and announce results ▶ Send the list of recommendations for applicants ▶ Announce final results
‘23.7.3 ~ 8.25 ‘23.8.25(fri) 18:00(tent.)

*Catholic Sangji must submit by 23.7.31 (Mon)

 ‘23.8.28 ~ 8.31 Varies by university

*Submission of additional documents (if necessary)

 Varies by university
Applicants→KSIs KSIs→KSIF KSIF→KSIs and applicants KSIF→universities Universities→

applicants

□ Documents to submit and items to be screened

Category Where to submit Documents to submit
Degree programs KSIF

(submit to your KSI)

 1. KSIF application form (Att. 1)

2. Recommendation from KSI director (Att. 2)

3. Proof of completion of KSI Elementary Level 2B or score report for TOPIK Level 3 (or higher)

4. TOPIK score report
Applicant’s desired university

(submitted directly to university by applicant)

 All documents required by the university (see Att. 3 and enclosures)
Language training Applicant’s desired university

(submitted directly to university by applicant)

 1. KSIF application form (Att. 1)

2. Recommendation from KSI director (Att. 2)

3. Proof of completion of KSI Elementary Level 1B or score report for TOPIK Level 1 (or higher)

4. documents required by the university (If there are more necessary documents, It should be known in advance)

□ Documents required to be submitted

ㅇ The KSI must convert each application document into PDF format and send a compressed (ZIP) file per applicant via email(janghak@ksif.or.kr) by the deadline(2023/8/25 18:00(KST)).

– Degree program: After the KSIF’s screening, the admission application must be submitted to the respective university.

– Language training: Applicants who are accepted after passing the KSIF’s qualification screening and their university’s evaluation must submit original copies of all required documents.

Caution: If the applicant is not accepted due to failure to include one or more required documents, responsibility lies with the applicant.

□ Inquiry and document submission

ㅇ Inquiry: Educational and Cultural Affairs Team, KSIF (+82-2-3276-0768, soojo@ksif.or.kr)

ㅇ Document submission: KSIF Scholarship Department (janghak@ksif.or.kr)

ㅇ Inquiries: see application guidelines for desired university

□ Caution

① You are responsible for all expenses in Korea not covered by the scholarship offered by your school.

② Your name on the application forms should be identical to that on your passport.

③ The application forms and supporting documents should be prepared using A4-sized paper.

④ You are not allowed to apply for scholarships directly. Instead, you must submit your completed applications and supporting documents to your KSI, and the KSI will then submit the documents to the KSIF.

⑤ Your KSI graduation certificate should be issued by the KSI you are attending.

⑥ Before applying for scholarships, check the documents required for admission and eligibility in the guidelines for applicants of each university.

⑦ Students who provide false information and who are unable to have a visa issued lawfully for entry to Korea will be disqualified, even after being chosen as scholarship recipients.

⑧ In the case where a potential scholarship recipient is disqualified, the scholarship will be awarded to a student who has been placed on the waiting list according to total scores.

⑨ Submitted documents are not returned and will be handled in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.

⑩ If, for a particular reason (e.g. withdrawal, transfer to another university), the accepted student must relinquish the scholarship, all provided funds must be returned within one month.