5 Weeks Summer Program in South Korea for African and Latin American Undergraduate Students 2021
Applicant criteria
- 13 - 50
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
The Korean Government is now accepting applications for the 2021 GKS Summer Program for African and Latin American Students. This 5 weeks program is designed to provide students from Africa and Latin America with in-depth academic training as well as an opportunity to experience Korean culture in order to nurture future leaders who will contribute to the development of global society.
Number of Participants:
80 undergraduate students in total (40 from Africa, 40 from Latin America)
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen of African or Latin American countries.
- Be enrolled in the second to fourth year as an undergraduate student in the university/ college in Africa and Latin America.
- 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.
Selection Criteria:
The scholarship recipients will be selected based on grades(GPA), proficiency in English or Korean, personal statement, recommendation letters, and etc.
Benefits:
- NIIED and/ or the training institutions will be responsible for round trip air ticket, room and board during the duration of the program, and travelers insurance.
- Participants will be responsible for transportation fares in his/ her country, visa fees, etc.
About Korean Government
Korean Government aims to balance the development of studies by fostering world-class human resources in areas required for national strategic development, by providing financial support for fundamental fields of study. It works for providing meaningful experiences for exchange students regarding Korean culture and education; to strengthen the global competence of Korean universities. Korean Government also works to cultivate advanced human resources to lead future-oriented relations and promote friendship through the exchange of higher education students between Korea and Japan.
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