2019 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP Application

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REGISTRATION NUMBER

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Institution Receiving Application (접수기관) :

Person in Charge (확인자) : Signature (서명)

1) Name of Applicant : (Surname) Cuadra (Given Name) Carlos

2) Country : Nicaragua

3) Desired Program: ☐ Doctoral Degree ☒ Master’s Degree ☐ Research

(*Please check (√) in the appropriate box.)

Submission Status
Application Documents
Yes No
1 Application Form (Form 1)
2 Personal Statement (Form 2)
3 Statement of Purpose (Form 3)
4 Research Proposal (Form 4)
5 TWO Letters of Recommendation (Form 5)
University’s Official Letter of Invitation (Form 6)
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* Research Program applicants ONLY
7 GKS Applicant Agreement (Form 7)
8 Personal Medical Assessment (Form 8)
9 Certificate of Bachelor’s degree or Bachelor’s Diploma (Original)
10 Bachelor’s degree Transcript (Original )
11 Certificate of Master’s degree or Master’s Diploma (Original)
12 Master’s degree Transcript (Original)
Certificate of Doctoral degree or Doctoral Diploma (Original)
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* Post-Doctoral Research Program applicants ONLY
Doctoral degree Transcript (Original)
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* Post-Doctoral Research Program applicants ONLY
Certificate of Employment (Original)
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* Research Program applicants ONLY
16 Applicant’s Proof of Citizenship Document
17 Applicant’s Parent’s Proof of Citizenship Document
Proof of Overseas Korean Document
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* Overseas Koreans ONLY
Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document
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* Previous Korean citizenship holders ONLY
Proof of Korean Adoptee Document
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*Overseas Korean Adoptees ONLY
21 Certificate of Valid TOPIK
22 Certificate of Valid English Proficiency Test
23 Published Papers, Research papers, and etc.

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2019 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP FORM 1.

Application Form for Graduate Degrees
Please check (☒) the following. Click the box to check or uncheck.

1. Application Track 추천기관

☒ Embassy 재외공관 ☐ University 국내대학
2. Type of Application 추천유형
☒ General 일반추천 ☐ Overseas Korean Adoptee 입양인 ☐ Overseas Korean 재외동포
3. Desired Field of Study 희망계열
☒ Liberal Arts and Social Science 인문사회계열
☐ Science, Technology and Engineering 자연공학계열
☐ Arts and Sports 예체능계열
4. Program to Apply 지원과정
☐ Doctoral Degree 박사과정 ☒ Master’s Degree 석사과정 ☐ Research 연구과정
Please complete the form below. It must be typed in English ONLY.

Surname 성 Given Name 이름 Gender 성별

Marital Status
결혼여부
Full Name
Cuadra Alvarez Carlos Jose
성명
☒ Male ☒ Single
☐ Female ☐ Married
*Please write your full name as indicated on your passport or official documents Photo

Date of Birth 생년월일 1995/10/07 Age 나이 23 Size: 3cm x 4cm

(YYYY/MM/DD)

Country 국가 Nicaragua Citizenship 국적 Nicaragua

Address de la parroquia san pedro 2 cuadras y media al norte, Rivas, Nicaragua.

Contact Information
Phone (Must start with the country code) +204 797 1367
연락처
*Must be applicant’s
E-mail
ccuadra1995@gmail.com
Location (City, Country)
University Name 학교명 UAM Nicaragua
소재국가/도시
☒ Bachelor’s
Most Recently Attende Achieved or Expected Degr ☐ Master’s Major 전공 Industrial Engineer
d University 최종학력 ee 학위
☐ Doctoral
Degree Thesis Title Investigation for production of air filter made of activated charcoal with burned
최종학위논문제목 wastes of sugar cane production.
English Proficiency Type Score
Language Abilities TOPIK Level
☐1 ☐2 ☐3 ☐4 ☐5 ☐6 Test Scores IELTS 7.0
어학능력 한국어능력시험성적
영어공인성적
Published Papers
(If available)
Awards
(If available)

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Choice of University &
Major University 대학 Division 계열 Department 학과 Major 세부전공
지원신청대학
※ Attention! Embassy Track applicants must choose THREE universities and majors.
University Track applicants must choose ONE university and major.
Choice #1

Choice #2

Choice #3

Period 기간 University/ Institution 학교명 Country 소재국 Major 전공분야 Degree 학위

Previously 2012-2016 Universidad Americana UAM Nicaragua Industrial Engineer Undergraduate

Achieved
Degree(s)
학력

School Cumulative G Score Percentil

1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year 5th year
GPA* Year PA 평균평점 e 환산점수
(ONLY for Term/
terms or Semester 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3
semesters
completed) Bachelor’s / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 92.39/ 100
성적
(이수 Master’s / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /
학기만)
Doctoral / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / 100
Period Institution/ Company Position Responsibilities
Analyze all the data of the
company and make reports
1 year ACA de Nicaragua Data Analyst based on it to help the
decision making in the
company
Employment or Profes Provide technical support
sional Research Experi to customer with problems
ence Tech-support
7 months Concentrix related to their
직업 혹은 연구경력 Representative
smartphones or tablets by
phone calls
Supervise ongoing projects
executions to make sure
6 months COINGELSA Project Coordinator they were finished in time
and according our clients
necessity.
Previous Visits to Period Purpose of Stay City or Region Affiliated Organization
Korea 과거 한국
거주 또는
체류 사실

Previously Received Grant Amount 지원금액

Sponsor 지원기관 Period 수혜기간
Scholarship Awards (USD/year)
from Korean
/
institutions
장학금 수혜 /

년(yyyy) 2019 월(mm) 02 일(dd) 07

Applicant's Name : Carlos Cuadra (signature)

* Refer to Appendix A for the grade conversion table.

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* Doctoral degree applicants must put grades information both for Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree.

FORM 2. PERSONAL STATEMENT

Please type in Korean or in English. The letter must be single spaced within ONE page, with the font Times
New Roman, size 11. (*11 points)

o Motivations with which you apply for this program

Since I am kid I had always seek for more. My ambition could had taken me to the worst path but
fortunately I had a family that taught me values to be a good person. Now I know my ambition can be
focused to good purposes. The reasons why I want to apply to this program are:

1- To grow as a better professional and use the knowledge, I learned from this experience, to develop
my country economy and society. My country has a lot of room for innovation and it is full of
resources to exploit. I want to be part of the engine that moves Nicaragua to a brighter future.
2- I come from a small town in the south of Nicaragua. Most of its people are talented but they lack of
motivation to exploit it. I want to show them that a guy from a small city after hard work and
motivation can succeed and encouraged future generations to do the same. I think that would be the
most precious legacy for me to others.
3- I want to know more about Korea. I had been always attracted to this country, rich of history,
culture, lands and people.

o Your education and work experience in relation to GKS.

I studied a major in industrial engineering, that major set in my mind the concept of continuous
improvement process to industries. I like the idea so much that I also apply this philosophy in my life.
Always trying to be a better professional and person. I like this career because its principal concept is do
more with less, improvement in other words and it is always open for new challenges.

In my work experience I have been in many different areas of a business. I consider this helps to have a
better understanding of how business works. I have been analyzing data to make relevant charts and
graphs that helped the decision making in the company. I also have been in customer service doing
technical support to customer around North and Latin America that helped me to develop my
communications skills and understanding that happy customer is vital for any business. I have been
working supervising ongoing projects to make sure they were finished on time and meeting our customer
expectations, this help me to develop my ability to manage people, resources and being ready for any
setback. Finally I started my own digital marketing agency with my brother to sell and manage online
marketing manage plan to help customers in Central America. We help them, managing digital marketing
accounts on Facebook and Google for their brands to be online. I still want to study more and work in
more different areas to have a wide vision of how business works and help me to manage future projects.

o Reason for studying in Korea

As I mentioned before I had always been interested in this country due to its rich culture, history, lands and
people. Learn about the old history of this country and living its present is going to feed my know
perspective of the world.

Korea is well known for its wealthy economy, one of the largest in Asia and in the world. Not to mention the
country was one poorest countries on the past and now one of the richest. This successful change is
something to admire and learn about. This was achieved in part by the Korea education system and everyone
wants to receive a part of this quality education and take it back to their own country. That’s why having this

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amazing opportunity in front of me and not try it would be my biggest regret.

Korea is also home of successful high-tech industries that are part of the developed economy of the country.
In this industries there is so much to learn and yet too much room for improvement and innovation that being
part of that is an infinity source of knowledge and opportunities to grow.

Another reason is because I also want to make a network of friends, allies or partner for future projects. Is
always good to have valuable partners in all the word and also having people with different points of view to
complement one’s perspective.

o Any other aspects of your background and interests which may help us evaluate your aptitude and passion
for graduate study or research.

Leadership

Leadership for me has been something I found fascinating, I want to discover all the secrets and skills
required to the success in this task. That is the reason that every time I have the opportunity in my life to
lead, I take it and try to perform my 120% on it. That has been the case in two scenarios:

1- In 2015 we had to face a big challenge for our University major program: the UAM program to
developing entrepreneurs. This is a class with the goal of creating the entrepreneur spirit in their
students. It consists of groups of students that must build an innovated idea, develop a business plan,
get sponsorship and present the business plan in a fair full of people and judges. The entire fair is an
incredible event that becomes the house of new ideas. I worked with a group of 5 engineers and I
was the leader in a difficult environment because all of them had very good ideas and they wanted to
support their own. I can say I was in a group of 5 leaders. I knew we all had skills that could help us
develop our project. By listening to them and sharing our ideas, we were able to work together in a
good harmony, using everyone talents and presenting one of the most creative projects of the fair.
We built a system to cool up the houses in summer for Nicaraguans that they could purchase for a
low cost. We called it “Ice and Air” resulting in one of my biggest learning in people management
skills so far.
2- I also have a passion for table tennis, I have been practicing it since 2013. I wanted to use my skills
to help to develop the sport in my country. In Nicaragua, the most popular sports are boxing and
baseball, so table tennis is not that popular and does not have many resources. I started playing in the
department of Carazo in a professional league two years ago, there is a place to play called Club
Rekord founded by Kjell Karlsson. Now I am part of the club’s advisory council and I support them
to make decisions that influence the development of the sport in Carazo. In the future, I want to
create my own club and help develop the sport in my own city, Rivas.

Sports and fighting spirit

As I mentioned before table tennis is one of my passions, this sport has help me to develop my network of
friends around the world, my physical and my spiritual capabilities. I have played it for 5 years, always
trying to improve and perform better. This sport has awaken in me a fighting spirit because during a match
no matter how talented my rival is, I will never give up. I have been participating in different tournaments
around my region and I am always looking for more opportunities. I will be playing this sport until my
death.

This fighting spirit has helped me in my life and showed me whenever the challenge looks bigger, the award
at the end is greater. A good example was my thesis, many friends advised me not to take it because it was
the hardest way to graduate. I found in it a challenge to prove myself I was worthy of my certificate. I took
the challenge and thanks good I ended with the second best grade in all the thesis defenses that year.

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This form is required for applicants in the Master’s or Doctoral program ONLY.
Please type in Korean or in English. The statement of purpose must be single spaced with no more than
TWO pages, with the font Times New Roman, size 11. (*11 points)

Goal of study &

o Goal of study, title or subject of research, and detailed study plan
Study Plan

I have two interest in my professional career if I have the opportunity to study business administration, I would
like to focus in the work environment in successful business. I have the theory that in Nicaragua one of the
reasons why our workforce don’t use their talents correctly is because we lack of a friendly and challenging
work environment in the majority of our business. We are used to the concept of a boss instead of leaders, I
would like to study our actual environment and the impact of leaders in the work environment.

If by the other side I have the opportunity to study Industrial Engineering, I would like to collect knowledge to
make an investigation in of our sugar cane industries in Nicaragua. To produce energy, this industry burn the
waste generated from the milled of sugarcane. This waste is wet so when it is burned to heat the boiler it require
more energy to burn, at the same time because it is wet it produce more steam. I have the idea that if you put a
preheater before the wastes go to heat the boiler, it is going to be easier to burn it and will save money for the
sugarmill.

Future Plan
o Future plan in Korea or another country after study in Korea
after Study

My goal after finishing my master in Korea is going back to my country, work some years in a big company or
as a consultant to gather more experience. At the same time I will be running some side projects and whenever I
have a successful one I will dedicate all my time to it.

My goal is to successfully develop a network of my own businesses, contribute to the grow of my country, give
my people work opportunities and inspire them to fight for their own success.

I also want to teach at least one class in any university of my country to share my knowledge to the future
generations and encourage them to fly high.

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 FORM 4. RESEARCH PROPOSAL
This form is required for the Research Program applicants ONLY.
Please type in Korean or in English. Please write in as much detail as possible, not exceeding FIVE pages,
single-spaced, with the font Times New Roman, in size 11. (*11 points)

▣ Research Topic

▣ Research Objectives

▣ Detailed Research Plan

▣ Research Methodology

▣ Expected Results of the Research

▣ Research Timetable

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 FORM 5. RECOMMENDATION LETTER
To the applicant: Please fill in your name and the other required information below. In turn, deliver or email this
form to the person who will write this letter. NOTE: Request your recommender to seal his or her letter of
recommendation in an official envelope and sign across the back flap upon completion. Recommendation letters that are
not sealed and signed will not be accepted. Confidential

Name of Applicant: (Surname) Cuadra Alvarez (Given Name) Carlos Jose

Nationality: Nicaraguan Desired Degree Program: ☒ Master’s ☐ Doctoral ☐ Research Intended Major:

Industrial & Management Engineer/ Business Administration

To be completed by the recommender:

Your frank and candid evaluation of the applicant will be highly appreciated in the selection of Global Korea
Scholarship awardees and the admissions to a Korean university. We greatly appreciate your time and effort.

*You may use your own recommendation letter template and attach your letter to this form. However, we hope
to glean the following information of the applicant from your recommendation letter:

- How long have you known the applicant and in what relationship?
- What are applicant’s capabilities, strengths, and weaknesses (in regards to academic achievement, passion and interest
for intended major, future academic potential, integrity, responsibility, independence, creativity, adaptability,
communication skills, and others)?
- Please comment on the applicant’s performance record, potential, or personal qualities which you believe would be
helpful in considering the applicant’s application for the proposed degree/research program.

Recommender’s Name Ramon Barrios

Recommender’s Signature Date 02/15/2019

Position or Title: H&S Management University (Institution): Tropigas

Address:

(zip-code: )

Email: ramon.barrios@hotmail.com Tel: +505 7542 8279

*After completing the recommendation letter, please printout or make 3 photocopies of the letter you
wrote and sign all copies (1 original and 3 photocopied letters) respectively. Please enclose all 4 letters in
an official envelope and sign across the back flap; the recommendation letters that are not signed will not
be considered valid. Please return this form and your recommendation letters sealed in an envelope to the
applicant. Thank you!

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 FORM 6. LETTER OF INVITATION
This form is required for the Research Program applicants ONLY and must be completed by the staff or
faculty of the inviting university.

A. Applicant Information

Full Name

Nationality Final Degree

Current Current
Affiliation Position
B. Invitation Details
Period of
Department
Invitation
Professor (signature)
* Please briefly describe the applicant’s research topic and plan.

Research Plan

1. Please check all that applies:

☐ Participation in our university’s research project;
☐ Support for coursework, as in auditing a course;
☐ Personal research office
☐ Access to the university’s library
☐ Financial support for attending academic conferences
University’s ☐ On-campus accommodation
Support ☐ Other
Plan 2. University Support Details

I hereby confirm that our university (institution) will invite the above person as a research program scholar
under the Korean Government Scholarship Program.

Date:

President University (Official Seal)

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 FORM 7. GKS APPLICANT AGREEMENT
FORM 3. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
As an applicant for 2019 Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degree, I agree to abide
by the following;

※ Please read each article, check each box and sign below.

(1) The information I have provided in this application forms are true and accurate and all
documents I submitted to the National Institute for International Education (hereafter
NIIED) are genuine. ☐

(2) I understand that all the documents submitted to NIIED for GKS will not be returned
regardless of the final outcome of the selection process. ☐

(3) I will abide by all the Korean laws and ordinances. ☐

(4) I will respect and uphold the values of the Korean culture and society. ☐

(5) I will fulfill my responsibilities as a GKS scholar to the best of my abilities. ☐

(6) I will not participate in any form of political activities (such as organizing or joining a
political party, attending political meetings, publishing articles and declarations, and
organizing or participating in political demonstrations). ☐

(7) I will maintain financial integrity at a personal level. ☐

(8) I accept NIIED’s decision concerning graduate degree, research program and the Korean
language program. ☐

(9) I understand that once I am selected as a GKS scholar. I am not permitted to change the
university, either for the Korean language program or for the degree and research
program. ☐

(10)I will abide by the academic regulations and requirements of NIIED, Korean language
institution, and university. ☐

Date(yyyy/mm/ dd) Applicant’s Name (Signature)

(continued in the next page)

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 (11)I understand that if I have any dependents that will accompany me to Korea, I am
responsible for all matters concerning those dependents such as visa issuance and that
NIIED will not provide any extra expenses or support in regards to my dependents. ☐

(12) I give permission to NIIED, the Ministry of Education of Korea, the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of Korea, the Ministry of Justice of Korea, and affiliated institutions to
use the contact information provided in my application for the purpose of visa issuance,
communication, conducting surveys, and sharing information as needed. I give
authorization for photos and video of me to be taken during GKS orientation and used in
any promotional or educational materials. ☐

(13) I hereby authorize NIIED to verify the information disclosed in this application
form and the documents required by GKS as well as to collect any other information
deemed necessary by GKS to determine my suitability as an applicant from any
institution, organization or individual issuing said information and/or documentation.
This includes but is not limited to contacting recommendation referees or previous
employers. ☐

(14) I hereby understand that all information provided to NIIED will be stored in
secured servers where access will be limited to GKS team and its affiliates. I understand
that all reasonable efforts will be made to protect confidential and sensitive information.
By signing below and submitting my application, I agree to these terms. ☐

(15) I understand that failure to uphold any of the above statements may be grounds
for termination of my scholarship offer. ☐

I confirm that I read all of the above conditions. I also understand that the violation of
any one of the above might result in suspension or cancellation of the scholarship.

Date(yyyy/mm/ dd) Applicant’s Name (Signature)

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 FORM 8. PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT
Attention! This form is just a personal medical assessment and applicants do not need to get comprehensive medical
examination for now. However, once applicants are successful in the 2 nd round of selection, in accordance with the
requirements of the Korea Immigration Service and Global Korea Scholarship, applicants must get a comprehensive
medical examinations from a licensed physician or a doctor (including TBPE drug test** etc) If the results show that the
applicant is unfit to study and live overseas, he/she will be considered disqualified for this scholarship program.

Gender ☒ Male ☐ Female HEIGHT 170 cm WEIGHT 72.57 kg

QUESTION YES NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a
risk to public health (such as, but not limited to,
tuberculosis and STDs)?
Do you have allergies?

Do you have hyper tension?

Do you have diabetes?

Do you have any type of Hepatitis?

Have you ever suffered from or been treated for
depression, anxiety, or any other mental or mood
disorder? (If you have received treatment, please
explain and attach an official medical report.)
Have you ever been addicted to alcohol?
Have you ever abused any narcotic, stimulant,
hallucinogen or other substance, either legally or
illegally?
Have you been hospitalized in the last two (2) years?
Have you had any serious injury, ailment or sickness
in the last five (5) years?
Do you have any visual or hearing impairment?

Do you have any physical disabilities?

Do you have any cognitive/mental disabilities?

Are you taking any prescribed medication?

Are you on a special diet?

Are you pregnant?

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