Global Korea Summer Scholarship for Undergraduate African and Latin American Students 2018/2019

Application Deadline: Specific deadline will vary according to the training institution (Generally April. Apply today)

Eligible Countries: African and Latin American countries

To Be Taken At (Country): South Korea

About the Award: The program seeks to nurture future leaders who will contribute to the development of global
society and to friendship between Korea and their home country.

Eligible Fields of Study: Candidate may be currently studying in an academic field such as Computer Engineering, Game Engineering or Digital Design

Type: Undergraduate, Short course

Eligibility: 

• Be a citizen of an African or Latin American country
• Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in the second to fourth year at a university/college located in an African or Latin American country
•  Be fluent in English
  * Priority will be given to the applicants with Korean fluency.
• Be mentally and physically healthy
• Have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and life in Korea

Number of Awards: 80 undergraduate students in total (40 from Africa, 40 from Latin America)

Value of Award: 

• NIIED and/or the training institutions will be responsible for round trip air ticket, room and board during the duration of the program, and traveler’s insurance.
• Participants will be responsible for transportation fare in his/her country, visa fee, etc.

Duration of Program: July ~ August (5 weeks)

How to Apply: Interested candidate should contact their preferred training/higher institutions to apply for this scholarship.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: Korean Government