National Institute for International Education (Korea): GKS Korean Government Support Program for Self-Financed Students
This program is designed to support financial assistance for the international students who are enrolled at undergraduate programs in Korea with no financial support or sponsor. Financial supports will be for a period up to 12 months.
Listing Details
Organization Name
National Institute for International Education (Korea)
Organization Mandate
NIIED, affiliated with the Ministry of Education, is a government organization with the aim to develop and foster human resources in the age of globalization and achieve
the following tasks.
the following tasks.
Countries
Regions
Subcategory
Subject - funding opportunities
Any
Application deadline
Between January and March
Amount of the award
Monthly Allowance:
500,000 KRW per month
500,000 KRW per month
Eligibility - nationality
Canada and elsewhere
Eligibility
① Must be an international student in the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of the Bachelor's or Associate degree at a Korean university at the time of applying;
② Must have a total GPA of 80 percentile or higher;
③ Must have the previous semester's GPA of 80 percentile or higher; and
④ Must have a Level 4 or higher on the TOPIK.
② Must have a total GPA of 80 percentile or higher;
③ Must have the previous semester's GPA of 80 percentile or higher; and
④ Must have a Level 4 or higher on the TOPIK.