The NIIED GKS-KGSP is a scholarship program sponsored by the Ministry of Education and is designed to offer scholarship for international students from countries that have concluded a bilateral cultural agreement with Korea. 

The KDI School of Public Policy and Management is now accepting applications for the 2014 NIIED GKS-KGSP and please visit the admissions website for more information.

Application Deadline: March 28, 2014

How to Apply: Please download the attached application guideline for application procedures and requirements.  Applicants should apply via either a designated university or a Korean embassy as indicated in the guideline.

Benefits: tuition, monthly stipend, and round-trip airfare

Duration: September, 2014 ~ August, 2017                                                                                                                           (First Year: Korean language training, Second and Third Year: Master''s degree program)

Eligibility:

-  Be citizens of countries designated by the NIIED

-  Hold a Bachelor’s or an equivalent degree as of August 31, 2014

-  Be under 40 years of age as of September 1, 2014

-  Be in good health, both physically and mentally

-  Not have had enrolled in a university in Korea

-  Have a GPA of at least 2.64/4.0, 2.8/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or grades of 80% or higher from the previously attended institution

-  Meet the NIIED’s candidate qualification