2025 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP
Undergraduate Degree Program
Application Checklist
☐ Embassy Track (공관전형) ☐ University Track (대학전형)
Name of Institution Receiving Application (
공관/대학명): ___________________________________________________
Name of Applicant(
성명) : (Family, Given, Middle)
Country of Citizenship(
국가) :
Checklist (Submission of Documents) Please check (√) in the appropriate box.
Type
No.
Application Documents
Note
Check
1
(form 1) Application Form
2
(form 2) Personal Statement
3
(form 3) Study Plan
4
(form 4) ONE letter of Recommendation
5
(form 5) GKS Applicant Agreement
6
(form 6) Personal Medical Assessment
7
Proof of citizenship (applicant and parents) and proof of family relationship
8
High School Graduation Certificate (or certificate of expected graduation)
9
Academic transcript of high school curriculum
10
Graduation certicate (or certificate of expected graduation) of associate
degree program
11
Academic transcript of associate degree
12
Proof of Overseas Korean Document
13
Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document
14
Proof of Korean War Veteran's Descendant
15
Score report of valid TOPIK (original) or English Proficiency Test (copy)
Optional
16
Copy of awards and other certificates, etc. (copy)
Optional
17
Applicant's Passport (copy)
Required for
relevant
applicants
Other
documents
Required for
relevant
applicants
Required
Documents to
complete
Required
Required
certificates
*Submit with
apostil e/consular-
confirmation
FORM 1. 2025 Global Korea Scholarship Application
Items marked in the red box are required for all applicants. Delete all pink-colored examples before submitting the
application. All information must be typed in English ONLY.
Click the box(
☐) to check or uncheck.
1. Application Track
지원 전형 Select only ONE Program
☐ Embassy Track 공관전형
☐ University Track 대학전형
2. Type of Application
지원 프로그램 Select only ONE Program
[Embassy Track]
☐ General 일반 ☐ Overseas Koreans 재외동포 ☐ IRTS(Ukrainian Only) 국제재건인재
[University Track]
☐ UIC 산학협력과정 ☐ R-GKS 지방대 ☐ Associate Degree 전문학사
3. Degree Program to Apply
지원 학위 과정 Select only ONE Program
☐ Bachelor’s Degree 학사 ☐ Associate Degree 전문학사
4. Desired Field of Study (Division)
희망계열 (You can select multiple fields) * Please refer to the “University Information” file
☐ Liberal Arts 인문 ☐ Social Science 사회 ☐ Natural Science 자연과학
☐ Arts and Sports 예체능
☐ Education 교육 ☐ Medicine 의학
☐ Engineering 공학 ☐ Artificial Intelligence (AI) 인공지능(AI)
Please complete the form below. It must be typed in English ONLY. Delete the examples when typing your own information.
5.
Information of the Applicant
지원자 정보
Full Name
성명
Family Name
성
Photo
Size: 3cm x 4 cm
증명사진
Given Name
이름
Middle Name
중간 이름
*Please write your full name as indicated on your passport or official documents
Date of Birth
생년월일
(YYYY-MM-DD)
e.g., 1990-03-27
Gender
성별
☐ Male ☐ Female
Country of Citizenship
국적
Korean Citizenship
한국국적 여부
Applicant
☐ Yes ☐ No
Applicant’s Parent(s)
☐ Yes ☐ No
(if any one of your parents has Korean Citizenship, check ‘YES’)
Contact Information
지원자 본인 연락처
*Must be applicant’s
Address
Phone (start with the country code)
6. Language Abilities
어학 능력
TOPIK Level
☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 ☐6 급
English Proficiency Test
Scores
☐ TOEFL
한국어능력시험 성적
영어공인시험 성적
e.g., 111
Test Held/Test Date (
회차/시험일)
e.g., 78th, 2021-10-16
☐ IELTS
7. Level of Education
학력 정보
High School Program (Required for all applicants)
High School
고등학교
High School Name
학교명
Location (Country)
소재국
Period of Attendance
재학 기간
e.g., 2019-2021 (9th ~ 11th grade)
Date of graduation
졸업일
Date indicated in your graduation certificate
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Date of expected graduation
졸업예정일
Date indicated in your certificate of expected graduation (required for relevant applicants)
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Associate Degree (Required for Applicants who have Associate Degree)
University/Institute
전문학사 기관
University Name
학교명
Location (Country)
소재국
Major
전공
Date of graduation
졸업일
Date indicated in your graduation certificate
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Degree awarded date
학위 수여일
Date indicated in your diploma. It may or may not be the same as your graduation date.
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Date of expected graduation
졸업예정일
Date indicated in your certificate of expected graduation (required for relevant applicants)
(YYYY-MM-DD)
Have you ever earned a bachelor’s degree in the past?
☐ Yes ☐ No
8. Information on Academic Transcript / Grades
성적 정보
Cumulative GPA (CGPA)
of Previous program*
직전 학위 전체평균평점
CGPA
최종평균평점
Score Percentile
백분율 환산 점수
CGPA indicated on your original transcript
e.g., 18.3/20
If your transcript does not have score percentile,
refer to Appendix A. GPA Conversion Table to
convert your CGPA into 100 points scale
/100
Converted CGPA (in 4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100 scale only)
e.g., 4.15/5.0
※ MUST be confirmed by the school/university
☐ Yes ☐ No
* If you have (or are expected to receive) an associate degree, please fill in your grades achieved from the associate degree program
GPA indicated on your original academic transcript
성적표 상 표기된 학기별/학년별 평점
Year
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
4th year
* If needed, you may modify columns
Semester
/Term
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
Grades
or Rank
3.95/5.
0
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
※
If your academic transcript only indicates CGPA and does not provide GPA per semester, then you may leave this table empty.
9. Choice of University and Department
지원대학 및 학과
University
대학
Field of Study (Division)
계열
Department
학과
Other (i.e., major)
(optional)
기타(세부전공 등)
☐
Embassy
Track
Choice 1
choose universities ONLY from Type B
e.g., Liberal Arts
Choice 2
choose universities among Type A or B
Choice 3
choose a university among Type A or B
☐ University Track
choose universities among UIC, R-GKS or Associate
※
Attention! Please refer to “University Information” file posted with the application guidelines. If necessary, copy and paste.
Embassy Track applicants can choose up to THREE different universities in any order of preference. However, Choice 1 must be
from Type B universities.
University Track applicants must choose ONE university.
Field of Study (Division) and Department should match the information provided in the “University Information” file.
10. Previous Visits to Korea or Currently Residing in Korea (if any)
한국 방문 혹은 체류 정보(해당자만 기재)
Period
방문/체류 기간
Purpose of Stay
방문/체류 목적
City/Region
도시/지역
Affiliated Organization (if any)
방문/체류 기관(해당자만)
Visa Type
비자 종류
e.g.,
2020.July~August
e.g., Korean
language study
e.g., Seoul
e.g., GKS University
e.g., D-4
※ Please put your visa type especially when you are currently residing in Korea.
11. Previously Received Scholarship from Korean Government or Institutions (if any)
한국 장학금 수혜사실(해당자만)
Period
수혜 기간
Name of the Scholarship
장학금명
Sponsor
지원 기관
e.g., GKS Non-degree program for foreign
exchange students
e.g., NIIED
THE ANSWERS I HAVE GIVEN ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. IF MY
ANSWERS CONTAIN ANY KIND OF FALSEHOOD, I WILL TAKE ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY.
Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature
FORM 2. PERSONAL STATEMENT
Instructions: Please type in Korean or in English. The essay must be single spaced within TWO pages, with the font Times New Roman/
바탕체
/ 돋움체
, size 11. (11 points) The essay should include the following items. Please remove the instructions after reading it.
- Motivations with which you apply for this program
- Educational background
- Significant experiences you have had; persons or events that have had a significant influence on you
- Extracurricular activities such as club activities, community service activities or work experiences
- If applicable, describe awards you have received, publications you have made, or skills you have acquired, etc.
It is recommended to submit a supplementary document that can prove what you have described in this personal
statement. Please number each document and submit them as “other documents”. Other documents can be submitted
in simple photocopies without authentication.
Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature
FORM 3. STUDY PLAN
Language Study
Plan
o Study plans to improve Korean/English language ability required for taking a degree
course before and after you come to Korea.
Goal of study &
Study Plan
o Goal of study and detailed study plan
Future Plan
after Study
o Future plan in Korea or another country after finishing GKS program
Instructions: Please type in Korean or in English. The essay must be single spaced within THREE pages, with the font Times New Roman/
바탕체
/
돋움체
, size 11. (11 points) Please remove the instructions after reading it.
Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature
FORM 4. RECOMMENDATION LETTER
Instructions:
Please fill in your name and
other
required
information below and
deliver (
or email) this
form
to the person who will write the
recommendation letter.
Request
your referee to seal the
letter of recommendation
in an official envelope and sign across the back
flap
.
Recommendation letters that are not dated, signed, or sealed will not be accepted.
Name of Applicant: (Family Name) (Given Name)
Country of Citizenship:
Desired Degree Program:
☐ Bachelor’s Degree ☐ Associate Degree
Intended Major:
To be completed by the referee:
Your frank and candid evaluation of the applicant will be highly appreciated in the selection of Global Korea Scholarship
awardees and the admissions to a Korean university. We greatly appreciate your time and effort.
*You may use your own recommendation letter template and attach your letter to this form. We hope to glean the
following information of the applicant from your recommendation letter:
- How long have you known the applicant and in what relationship?
- What are applicant’s capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses? (in regards to academic achievement, passion and interest for intended
major, future academic potential, integrity, responsibility, independence, creativity, adaptability, communication skills, and others)
- Please comment on the applicant’s performance record, potential, or personal qualities which you believe would be helpful in
considering the applicant’s application for the proposed degree program.
Recommender’s Name
Recommender’s Signature Date
Position or Title: School (Institution):
Address:
(zip-code: )
Email: Tel:
! Instruction for the recommender: After completing the recommendation letter, please add date and your signature at the
bottom. Recommendation letters that are not signed and dated will not be considered valid. Please attach this form and your
recommendation letter sealed in an envelope (sign across the back flap) and deliver the sealed envelope to the applicant.
!! For the recommenders of Embassy Track Applicants: Please printout or make three additional photocopies of the letter you
wrote and sign all copies (1 original and 3 photocopied letters) respectively. Please enclose all 4 letters and this form altogether
in an official envelope and sign across the back flap.
FORM 5. GKS APPLICANT AGREEMENT
As an applicant for 2025 Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate degree program, I
agree to abide by the following;
(1) The information I have provided in this application forms are true and accurate and all
documents I submitted to the National Institute for International Education (hereafter NIIED)
are genuine.
☐
(2) I understand that all the documents submitted to NIIED for GKS will not be returned regardless
of the final outcome of the selection process.
☐
(3) I will abide by all the Korean laws and ordinances.
☐
(4) I will respect and uphold the values of the Korean culture and society.
☐
(5) I will fulfill my responsibilities as a GKS scholar to the best of my abilities.
☐
(6) I will not participate in any form of political activities (such as organizing or joining a political
party, attending political meetings, publishing articles and declarations, and organizing or
participating in political demonstrations).
☐
(7) I will maintain financial integrity at a personal level.
☐
(8) I accept NIIED’s decision concerning the degree program and the Korean language program.
☐
(9) I understand that once I am selected as a GKS scholar. I am not permitted to change the
university, either for the Korean language program.
☐
(10)
I will abide by the academic regulations and requirements of NIIED, Korean language
institution, and university.
☐
(11)
I understand that if I have any dependents that will accompany me to Korea, I am responsible
for all matters concerning those dependents such as visa issuance and that NIIED will not
provide any extra expenses or support regarding my dependents.
☐
(12)
I give permission to NIIED, the Ministry of Education of Korea, the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Korea, the Ministry of Justice of Korea, and affiliated institutions to use the
contact information provided in my application for the purpose of visa issuance,
communication, conducting surveys, and sharing information as needed.
☐
(13)
I hereby authorize NIIED to verify the information disclosed in this application form
and the documents required by GKS as well as to collect any other information deemed
necessary by GKS to determine my suitability as an applicant from any institution, organization
or individual issuing said information and/or documentation. This includes but is not limited to
contacting recommenders or previous employers.
☐
(14)
I hereby understand that all information provided to NIIED will be stored in secured
servers where access will be limited to GKS team and its affiliates. I understand that all
reasonable efforts will be made to protect confidential and sensitive information. By signing
below and submitting my application, I agree to these terms.
☐
(15)
I understand that failure to uphold any of the above statements may be grounds for
termination of my scholarship offer.
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「National Institute for International Education (NIIED)」 intents to collect and use your
personal information including disclosure to third parties for the GKS selection, based on the
「Personal Information Protection Act」 and its provisions. We will use the collected data only for
its intended purpose and inform the user for an agreement whenever the purpose of information
collection is changed. Please provide us whether you agree or not on the terms of personal data
collection and usage after referring to the information below.
Agreement on Collection and Use of Personal Data
NIIED collects and uses the applicants’ Personal Information; and is able to provide such information
for a third party in
accordance with NIIED policy and regulations.
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Personal Information Collected: name, date of birth, sex, nationality, contact information, TOPIK score,
career and educational record, university information applied, and language proficiency
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Purpose: Selecting GKS Scholar
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Retention Period: more than 5 years
① If you do not approve our collection and use of your personal information, you have the right to refuse to the use of
personal information mentioned above. However, due to your refusal, your application may be excluded in the selection
procedure.
Agreement on Collection and Use of Sensitive Information
① NIIED collects and uses the participants’ Sensitive Information; and is able to provide such information for a third party
in accordance with NIIED’s policy and regulations.
-
Sensitive Information Collected : Medical information
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Purpose: Selecting GKS Scholar
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Retention Period : At least 5 years for hard copy / 20 years for soft copy
②
If you do not approve our collection and use of your personal information, you have the right to refuse to the use of
personal information mentioned above. However, due to your refusal, your application may be excluded in the selection
procedure.
I confirm that I read all of the above conditions. I also understand that the violation of any one of
the above might result in warning or cancellation of the scholarship.
FORM 6. PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT
Attention! This form is just a personal medical assessment and applicants do not need to get a comprehensive medical examination at this stage.
However, all applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection must receive comprehensive medical checkup and submit an Official Medical
Examination issued by a medical doctor or a licensed hospital. (The Official Medical Examination form will be posted in the GKS Notice board
along with the announcement of successful candidates of 2nd round of selection) After arriving in Korea, all GKS scholars will be subject to a
medical examination (including TBPE drug test) administered by NIIED in accordance with the requirements of the Korea Immigration Service.
Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature
Agree
Disagree
Agree
Disagree
If the results show that the applicant is unfit to study and live overseas, he or she may be disqualified from the scholarship.
Gender
☐ Male ☐ Female
HEIGHT
cm
WEIGHT
kg
QUESTION
YES
NO
IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a
risk to public health? (e.g. tuberculosis)
Do you have allergies?
Do you have hyper tension?
Do you have diabetes?
Do you have any type of Hepatitis?
Have you ever suffered from or been treated for
depression, anxiety, or any other mental or mood
disorder? (If you have received treatment, please
explain and attach an official medical report.)
Have you ever been addicted to alcohol?
Have you ever abused any narcotic, stimulant,
hallucinogen or other substance, either legally or
illegally?
Have you been hospitalized in the last two (2) years?
Have you had any serious injury, ailment or sickness
in the last five (5) years?
Do you have any visual or hearing impairment?
Do you have any physical disabilities?
Do you have any cognitive/mental disabilities?
Are you taking any prescribed medication?
Are you on a special diet?
Are you pregnant?
Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature
