Application
Q. May I apply for the program through the NIIED directly?
No, you may not. APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE MADE TROUGH KOREAN EMBASSY(Butan: Bangladesh, Mozambique: Zimbabwe) in the country of origin, 1st SELECTION ORGANIZATIONS (see Appendix 1).
Q. When is the deadline for application? And where can I submit my applications?
The application deadline and the other things related to 1st selection will be DECIDED BY the 1st selection organizations. Therefore, you MUST ASK the above RESPECTIVE AUTHORITY DIRECTLY regarding its specific application deadline and required documents, 1st selection procedures, etc.
For information, the Korean Embassy will recommend qualified candidates to NIIED BY NOVEMBER, 2014. Therefore, the application deadline should fall BEFORE this date; in SEPTEMBER or OCTOBER.
Q. I am Malaysian but I am attending a high school in the U.K. May I apply for the program through the Korean Embassy in the U.K.?
Our answer is “No.” You should apply for the program through the Korean Embassy in Malaysia. The Korean diplomatic missions of the countries where scholarships are not available are not empowered for selection of the candidates of the program.
Application Documents
Q. Should I submit the certificate of language proficiency (English or Korean) when I apply for the KGSP?
It is NOT MANDATORY. It is optional. That is to say, you can apply for the KGSP whether you have it or not, but you may be preferred in the selection procedures if you submit it.
Q. As for recommendation letters, may I submit two letters written by one recommender?