2019 GKS(Global Korea Scholarship) Invitation Program

for Students from Partner Countries

The government of the Republic of Korea invites excellent students from
partner countries for this short-term training program, managed by the
National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education.
This program is designed to offer the future global leaders with invaluable
experience in Korea. Students who are interested in this program are cordially
invited.

1. Period : July 9th(Tuesday) ~ July 19th(Friday), 2019

2. Number of students : 7 students (5 high school students and 2 university students) from the USA
※ Total Number of Students : 120 from 56 countries

3. Qualifications
 a. Undergraduate Students
 - Students with a high level of Korean proficiency
 - Preference is given to the students with a good understanding on and profound interest in Korea.
 b. High School Students
- Those enrolled at a high school that offers Korean language classes; and
- Those with a high level of Korean proficiency and with a good command
at spoken English.

 c. Notes
- Priority is given to the students with a higher TOPIK level while taking Korean language courses with better academic achievements.
- Priority is given to the students who have never been in Korea.

4. Payment of program expenses
 a. NIIED : Round trip air ticket, accommodation in Korea, and traveler’s insurance.
 b. Students : Transportation fare in his/her country, visa processing fees.

5. Program
 <Activities Details>
Lectures (on Korean language, history, economics, culture, etc.), Government Office
Visits, University Tours, Field Trip to Historic Sites and Korean Companies, Cultural Activities, Homestay (2~3 students per family), Visits to a Broadcasting Station, a Korean Folk Village, and an Amusement Park, etc.
 

6. Submission for Application
 a. Application form, a copy of passport, and application supplement

 * Please ask your Korean teachers/professors for more detailed application process and application deadlines.

7. Important Notes
 a. The program will be offered in English.
 b. Shared accommodation with decent facilities will be offered.
 c. Meals will be mostly Korean food.
 d. The program staff will be with students during the whole program.
 e. It is not allowed to have a private schedule during the whole program.
 f. Students are encouraged to make efforts to understand Korean language, education, culture and etc. by visiting our website(www.studyinkorea.go.kr) before their arrival in Korea.
 g. For further information, please contact the Korean Education Center inKorean Embassy at education.office@mofa.g o.kr.

<Attachments>

1. 2019 GKS Invitation Program.pdf

2. 2019 GKS Invitation Program Application (Form).docx

3. 2019 GKS Invitation Program Application Supplement (Form).docx