Duration of the Scholarship
- Master’s (01.09.2012 ~ 31.08.2015) : 1 yr. of Korean language + 2 yrs of Master’s
- Doctoral (01.09.2012 ~ 31.08.2016) : 1 yr. of Korean language + 3 yrs of Doctoral
Benefits
- Monthly Allowance : 900,000 won (KRW) per month.
- Research Allowance : 210,000 won for scholars in the humanities and social sciences; 240,000 won for scholars in natural and mechanic sciences, per semester.
- Relocation (Settlement) Allowance : 200,000 won upon arrival
- Language Training Fee : Full coverage
- Tuition : All admission fees are waived by the host institution (university). The tuition is paid by NIIED.
- Dissertation Printing Costs : 500,000 ~ 800,000 won, depending on the actual costs.
- Medical Insurance : 20,000 won per month will be provided (limited coverage).
- Special funding for scholars who are proficient in the Korean language (TOPIK Level 5 or 6): 100,000 won per month (commencing from the degree program)
Requirements
- The applicant and his/her parents must have foreign citizenship.
- Applicants should be in good health, both mentally and physically, to stay in Korea for an extended period of time.
- Applicants must be under 40 years of age as of Sep. 1st, 2012 (born after Sep. 1st, 1972).
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree as of September 1, 2012.
- Applicants must maintain a grade point average (G.P.A.) of 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 previously attended institution.
- Applicants who have Korean proficiency or English proficiency may be given preference.
- Applicants who apply for natural science and technology program may be given preference.
For detailed guidelines please download the links below.