2015 GKS for ASEAN countries'

SCIence and ENgineering Students

The Korean Government invites excellent students who are majoring in the fields of science and engineering at the universities and colleges of the 10 designated ASEAN countries. This training program is designed to provide students with an in-depth academic training in the science and engineering fields and invaluable experience in Korea. This program seeks to nurture future leaders who will contribute to the development of global society and further friendship between Korea and their home country. Students who are interested in this training program are welcome to apply.

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1. Title : 2015 GKS for ASEAN countries' SCIence and ENgineering Students

2. Period : July 6th (Monday) ~ August 14th (Friday) 2015 (6 weeks)

3. Number of participants : 100 undergraduate students in total

4. Host organization : National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea

5. Eligibility

a. Be a citizen of one of the 10 designated ASEAN countries*

* Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam

b. Be enrolled in the second to fourth year as an undergraduate student who majors in science or engineering in the university/college located in one of the 10 designated ASEAN countries

c. Be fluent in either English or Korean

* Priority will be given to the applicants with Korean fluency.

d. Be mentally and physically healthy

e. Have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and life in Korea

6. Training Institutions and Training Fields

Chungnam National University : Applied Biology [College of Agriculture and Life Science]

7. Application

a. Application Offices

b. How to Apply

① Choose one of the 5 designated Korean universities according to your major. You can choose only one of the five universities for your application. You are not allowed to apply to more than one university. Multiple applications will be excluded during the final selection process.

② Submit required documents to the chosen application office.

③ If you pass the document screening, you will be invited for an interview from your application office. Interviews will be conducted by either Skype or phone.

c. Application Deadline : May 8th.

* Applications will be processed on the first come first serve basis.

d. Required Documents

① Completed Application Form

② Self-Introduction and Research Plan

③ Proof of Enrollment from Currently Enrolled University

④ Original Sealed Transcript from Currently Enrolled University

⑤ A Letter of Recommendation from an Academic Source

⑥ A Copy of the Passport Information Page

* Note : Additional documents may be required from the university you apply to. For documents ①, ② and ⑤, you should use the provided template.

8. Benefits

a. 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.

b. Participants will be responsible for transportation fare in his/her country, visa fee, etc.

9. Program