2022 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP

Application Checklist
REGISTRATION NUMBER
Institution Receiving Application (접수기관) :
Person in Charge (확인자) :
Signature (서명) : *Leave this table blank

1) Name of Applicant : (Surname) :Gaira (Given Name) :Alka

(Middle Name)

2) Country : India

3) Desired Program: ☒ Bachelor’s Degree ☐ Associate Degree

□ Checklist (Submission of Documents) Please check (√) in the appropriate box

3 Photocopied
Officially Notarized
Documents
Translation
Type No. Application Documents (Embassy Track only)
YES
NO YES NO
(Kor./Eng.)

1 (form 1) Application Form

2 (form 2) Personal Statement
Documents 3 (form 3) Study Plan
to complete
(Required) 4 (form 4) ONE letter of Recommendation
5 (form 5) GKS Applicant Agreement
6 (form 6) Personal Medical Assessment
Certificate of Graduation/Diploma (or Expected Graduation
7
Certificate)
8 Grade Transcript
Certificates
(Required) Applicant's Proof of Citizenship Document
9
- Birth Certificate or Family Register
*Only Applicant's Parent's Proof of Citizenship Document
10
required for - Birth Certificate or Family Register
relevent * Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean
11
applciants Adoptee Document
*
12 Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document
*
13 Proof of Korean War Veteran's Descendant
Certificate of valid TOPIK or English Proficiency Test
14
Other (TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) score
documents
15 Copy of Awards and other certificates
(Optional)
16 Applicant's Passport Copy
 FORM 1. 2022 Global Korea Scholarship Application
Please check (☒) the following. Click the box to check or uncheck.

1. Application Track 전형 유형
☒ Embassy 공관 전형 ☐ University Track 대학 전형
2. Type of Application/Degree 지원 유형 및 과정
Embassy Track ☒ General 일반 ☐ Overseas Koreans 재외동포
University Track ☐ Bachelor’s (Regional Univ.) 지방계 이공계 ☐ Associate Degree 전문학사
Please complete the form below. It must be typed in English ONLY.

Surname 성: Gaira Given Name 이름:Alka

Full Name Gender 성별
성명
full name as indicated on Middle Name 중간 이름
your passport
☐ Male
☒ Female
Photo
2002/03/28 India
Date of Birth Country
생년월일 국가 Size: 3cm x 4cm

Korean Citizenship Applicant’s Parent(s) ☐ Yes ☒ No

Applicant ☐ Yes ☒ No
한국국적 여부 (if any of your parents has Korean Citizenship, check ‘Yes’)
Address: 12 babu kishan singh mohalla babyal, Ambala Cantt
Contact Information
Phone: +91 8607672389
연락처
*Must be applicant’s
E-mail: alkagaira28@gmail.com

Location(City/Country)
Recently Name 학교명 Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2 Ambala/India
소재국가/도시
Graduated School
출신 학교
Phone 전화 0171-2600392 Fax 팩스 N/A
(or expected to graduate)
Mailing Address 주소 16 MAJUMDAR LINES AMBALA CANTT HARYANA
Test Held 회차 English Proficiency Type Score
Language Abilities TOPIK Level ☐1 ☐2 ☐3
어학능력 한국어능력시험성적 ☐4 ☐5 ☐6
Test Scores IELTS 6.5
영어공인성적
Awards If available
Choice of University
Other (optional) -e.g. major
& Department University 대학 Field of Study 계열
기타 (세부전공 등)
지원신청대학
Ajou University architectural
Choice 1 Engineering
engineering
Embassy Yonsei University architectural
Choice 2 Engineering
Track engineering
Jeju National University Marine Industry and
Choice 3 Natural Science
Maritime Police
University Track
※ Attention! Please refer to III. AVAILABLE UNIVERSITIES AND DEPARTMENTS in the application guidelines.
 Embassy Track applicants must choose THREE different universities and departments.
 University Track applicants must choose ONE university and department.
 Choose one Field of Study: Humanities, Social Science, Education, Entertainment & Sports, Natural Science,
Engineering, Medicine, Artificial Intelligence (A.I.)
 Period 기간 School / Educational Institute 학교명 Country 소재국

Recently 2016-2019 Kendriya Vidyalaya no. 2 India

attended school
학력

* If needed, you
may add additional
Cumulative GPA (C
High Year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year columns to the term GPA) Score Percenti
School or semester section. 평균평점 le* 환산점수
Grades (/4.0, /4.3, /4.5, /5.0, / (Required)
(ONLY for Semester 1 2 1 2 1 2 100)
terms or
semesters
completed) Grades 3.6/4.0 -/- 2.0/4.0 -/- 3.0/4.0 -/- - - 3.0/4.0 85/ 100
성적
(이수
학기만) Rank 12/100 -/- 32/100 -/- 18/100 -/- - - / / 100

* Please refer to Appendix A. GPA Conversion Table to convert your CGPA into 100 points scale

Previous Visits to Affiliated Organization

Period Purpose of Stay City or Region
Korea/Current stays in (if any)
Korea - - - -
한국 거주 또는
체류 사실 - - - -
Previously Received Grant Amount 지원금액
Sponsor 지원기관 Period 수혜기간
Scholarship Awards (USD/period)
from Korean
Government or - / -
institutions
장학금 수혜 - / -

THE ANSWERS I HAVE GIVEN ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. IF MY
ANSWERS CONTAIN ANY KIND OF FALSEHOOD, I WILL TAKE ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY.

년(yyyy) 월(mm) 일(dd)

Applicant's Name : (signature)

 FORM 2. PERSONAL STATEMENT
Instructions: Please type in Korean or in English. The essay must be single spaced within TWO pages, with the font
Times New Roman/바탕체/돋움체, size 11. (11 points) The essay should include the following things. Please remove
the instructions after reading it.

The educational conscience is basically the purpose of college studies. Every individual I have met and
spoken to describe a gradual and complete change in viewpoint about the world after completing a higher
education. It expands our knowledge of what is happening around us as well as teaches us to analyze our
world and society from a different point of view. My motivation to enroll in your program are based on the
desire to expand my knowledge, reach out to new ideas, learn about the world around so that I can formulate
an individual opinion and contribute to our society. Knowledge alone by itself cannot have any significant
impact on your life or on that of others. Only by applying that knowledge to a particular goal, idea or action
on thought and dedicating one to achieving something from life. My desire is to take the course that will
propel towards my career goals by applying knowledge theoretically to a variety of ends, either constructive
or professionally. But i think everyone needs a code of ethics that they can follow. There is more to acting
morally than just signing off on release forms when filling out sheets for an architect class. I realize I need to
do everything I can uphold a policy of academic honesty and that is precisely what I intended to do when I
attend college.

Higher education has been a dream for my entire family. I still dream about it to this day. I am not privileged
in that, my family does not have any financial means to send me to a college with such high expenses. I am
very much privileged to have a family that supports me in every way in my journey. They taught me
meaning and joys of sacrifice, and it is with that attitude that I hope to approach to my college studies. As
always being an active student in school both in classroom and also in extracurricular activities also. I was
always a favorite student to my teachers. My parents worked impossibly long hours each day to ensure that
me and my brother sister had all we needed to succeed in our academics.

Things don't have to be always easy on you. My father is a defense worker. As a school student I was always
interested in extracurricular rather than studying. I loved sports, having good leadership qualities I was
always chosen to lead school teams for any event that was held. But with this I was quite popular among
students as well as teachers. My object teachers in high school were kind of afraid that if I continued
focusing more on sports or extracurricular I might won’t be able to make it to higher standards or I might
won’t get enough marks to get a good college. Since this hit me hard and during my high school year I was
selected for the nationals sports meet that were held every year in country. During that meet I was captain of
my team and lead my team to be winning the first position. After that we had our final examination and in
that too I cleared all my subjects with good markings. That’s when I realized my worth. If we consider
something with whole heart we get the courage to somehow do it.

While participating in extracurricular activities during my senior school I learned to be a good leader while
leading many community works. Moreover being a good leader also brings a lot of responsibilities. During
my community work during the school years we were taught to spread love and be kind to everyone. Being a
student what we see is what we apply to our daily lives. I was always in such an environment where we get
to learn to be helpful to you country, your friends, and enemies also. As a citizen of a developing country,
there is still some backwardness and poverty we have seen in our country. There is also lack of education
also. However it’s all different stereotypes that were built as the generation passes by.

Being active physically and mentally I was always interested in sports. I just loved to be in grounds. When
first I was selected for handball sports it was just a coincidence when I got selected as I just went with my
friend to see the trials. when I first got selected into the team it was just for the preferences because left
handed people are rare and they were kind of hard to catch during the game so, being a left handed one I got
The preference and got selected into team. First two years being an additional player I was just a beginner
learner. After two years of hard work and practice I got chance to play into the team and during that time we
stood on second position. After that I just got perfect and perfect in my field and got a chance to lead my
team for nationals meet. Enhancement of the skills on ground made me participate twice in the national
meets. I have learned that when you love to do something you just get focused to it no matter what the
distractions are. Getting focused is one of the main things we had to take care while focusing in future.
While learning I always got injured but it’s just a pathway to your success. Before succeeding we fail at least
one and get to know what our mistakes were so, that we won't repeat it. I aimed to have to be completely
focused to my studies during the college years so that it would help me making a better future for me. With
such a strong sense of purpose, how could I fail?

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Date (yyyy/mm/ dd) Applicant’s Name (Signature)
 FORM 3. STUDY PLAN
Language Study o Study plans to improve foreign languages(Korean, English, etc.) required for taking a
Plan degree course BEFORE and AFTER you come to Korea.

Upon arriving in Korea i will dedicate my first year in learning the Korean language and culture. I will spend my
winter vacations in participating in different cultural activities and community work while travelling around
country. Language is one of every human's ability to communicate to other human to make a conversation and
talking which have a purpose.
On the other hand language is a culture in every country which describes the characteristics of the country from
which we can see uniqueness. Although before coming to Korea, I've always been interested in foreign
languages, especially in Korean culture and language. It was quite difficult to study a foreign language without
any appropriate environment, because there is no one to communicate to. Basic Korean language i have learnt is
from online sites such as Korean101.com, TalkToMeInKorean.com and etc. Aside from these sites, I picked up a
lot from watching Korean shows, dramas and listening to Korean songs. It was entertaining, fun and educational
too. These helped me a lot in learning the basic Korean.
Furthermore i will put into practice all the learning I will have during my language training period. I will follow
Korean language classes and sharpen my Korean language ability. I will try to always attend my language
training classes which will expand my knowledge about the structure of Korean grammar and improve my
vocabulary. Learning more about Korean manners in communication. I will make sure to spend all my time in
learning Korean vocabularies as it is needed for my academic year preparation. And also getting more Korean
friends will eventually allow me to become a proficient speaker. Well I aim to watch Korean dramas without
subtitles.
My goal is to get TOPIK level 3 or higher level within the language training year. After acquiring my topic score
I will start to prepare for my academic year by pre reading the course materials while adjusting myself for a
more academic professional environment.

Goal of study &

o Goal of study and detailed study plan
Study Plan

My educational objective is to attain a bachelor's degree in architectural engineering and to have an in depth
knowledge of the Korean culture. I love to make structural drawings ever since I was a child. Moreover it is my
passion to be known as best architect like Philip Johnson or Leoh Ming Pei. I will ensure to gain in depth
knowledge related to architecture.
In year one, starting from the fundamentals of architecture, including graphic communication and applied
physics. Over the following four years, learning how to apply the knowledge to real world situations. I will make
sure to be a part in design workshops and design studios, to develop my practical skills and build a unique
portfolio of work from day one. I will practically hand on learning combined with an in depth understanding of
the important historical and managerial aspects involved in architecture, allowing me to become the in demand
architects of the future.
As I enter the academic year I will put all my efforts into studying and spending most of my time reading the
thesis in library. Being a person who is striving to know more, I will try my best to acquire knowledge from any
of the opportunities that I will get a chance to have. I will make sure to participate in different conferences,
trainings, seminars and comprehensive lectures and doing structural design and practical together with the
professors.
I will make sure to pass all the academic courses with a GPA maintained to 3.5 over 4. Through my academic
years I plan to team up with my fellow mates to practically evaluate new ideas. As a student of the department of
Architecture Engineering, I look forward to being an active participant and a willing student ready to learn from
the diverse experiences present in the classroom and I will always be active in my university.
Moreover I will always take all the new learned things as an opportunity and will devote my time in increasing
my expertise in architectural designing both practically and theoretically. Lastly when I will be awarded with
this scholarship I will contribute my innovative ideas and knowledge to the development of research at my
university and the society by implementing my problem solving skills and expertise into practice. I will do my
best to be an asset to the university and be beneficiary to it.
Future Plan
o Future plan in Korea or another country after study in Korea
after Study

After completion of my undergraduate degree, if given an opportunity I plan to apply for master’s degree in
Korea or The United States. This will further enhance my knowledge in this field. If possible I would like to be
working part time in an architect company in Korea like JMY and TRU architects. This work experience will
help me complementing my studies and so that I would be able to apply the knowledge acquired in this program
contributing with the perspectives I have about Architectural Engineering in Korean society's perspective as well
with this I can start earning income and start my professional career in the field of architect. Furthermore I
believe that this opportunity will open many and bigger opportunities. After gaining enough experience and
expertise in Korea. I planned to do researches on the ancient buildings across the world while travelling to
different countries, working in different architect companies. Understanding the structural designs of ancient
buildings that will help me in innovating new good and creative ideas. Moreover I planned to hopefully start my
own architect company in my country and impart all the knowledge I gained through my working experiences
abroad accordingly. I will also start a project that which will aim to help my country both economically and
financially. I want to impart and bring all the learning I had in my experiences in Korea that will help bring a
good connection between the two countries. I strongly believe that architecture can help me with this vision that
I have in creating a wonderful world with more beautiful buildings.

Instructions: Please type in Korean or in English. The essay must be single spaced within TREE page, with the font
Times New Roman/바탕체/돋움체, size 11. (11 points) It is advised that you discuss your academic goals and plans
with your teacher before filling out this form. Please remove the instructions after reading it.

_____________________________________________________________________________________
Date (yyyy/mm/ dd) Applicant’s Name (Signature)
 FORM 4. 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): Gaira (Given Name): Alka

Nationality: India Desired Degree Program: ☒ Bachelor’s ☐ Associate

Intended Major: Architectural Engineering

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.

To whom it may concern:

I am writing this letter to recommend Alka Gaira for the Korean government scholarship program. I was her
high school Mathematics teacher and have known her for the last four years. I believe that Alka would be an
excellent addition to your scholarship.

As a student , Ms. Alka Gaira demonstrated a love of learning and the level of commitment necessary to
succeed. I am happy to be able to provide this recommendation for such a deserving student. I have great
respect for her abilities and truly believe that she is a deserving candidate that you will be proud to have
representing your fraternity of educators.

Alka is a bright and attentive young women. In class and in her work, she demonstrates that she is an
intelligent and capable student with great potential. She is hard working and very attentive and has high
concentration levels. She is always willing and eager towards learning new things. She has always been
among the top students in her class. I am confident that she will thrive in any academic program that she
chooses to pursue.
Alka has also greatly enriched our high school life by engaging in extracurricular activities. She initiated a
sports club in which now more a dozen students are members of the club. She has also a keen interest in
sports and extra co-curricular.

I am convinced that Alka would make a more than valuable contribution. She has my highest
recommendation. I strongly encourage you to consider her for this scholarship.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely,

Vikas Kumar
Teacher
Kendriya Vidyalaya no.2
Recommender’s Name Vikas Kumar

Recommender’s Signature Date

Position or Title: PGT Mathematics School (Institution): Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 2

Address: AFS Ambala Cantt Haryana

(zip-code: 133001 )

Email: kveacvikas@gmail.com Tel: 91 9416756415

*Instruction for the recommender: After completing the recommendation letter, please add date and your signature
at the bottom. Recommendation letters that are not signed and dated will not be considered valid. Please attach this
form and your recommendation letters sealed in an envelope (sign across the back flap) and deliver the sealed
envelope to the applicant. ** For the recommenders of Embassy Track Applicants: 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 and this form altogether in an official envelope and sign across the back flap.
 FORM 5. GKS APPLICANT AGREEMENT

As an applicant for 2021 Global Korea Scholarship for degree program, I agree to
abide by the following;

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

(continued in the next page)

「National Institute for International Education (NIIED)」 intents to collect and use
your personal information including disclosure to third parties for the GKS selection, based
on the 「Personal Information Protection Act」 and its provisions. We will use the collected
data only for its intended purpose and inform the user for an agreement whenever the
purpose of information collection is changed. Please provide us whether you agree or not on
the terms of personal data collection and usage after referring to the information below.

Agreement on Collection and Use of Personal Data

①② NIIED collects and uses the applicants’ Personal Information; and is able to provide such information for a third
party in accordance with NIIED policy and regulations.
-
Personal Information Collected : name, date of birth, sex, nationality, contact information, TOPIK
score, career and educational record, university information applied, and language proficiency
- Purpose: Selecting GKS Scholar
- Retention Period : 5 year
③ If you do not approve our collection and use of your personal information, you have the right to refuse to the use
of personal information mentioned above. However, due to your refusal, your application may be excluded in the
selection procedure.

Agree Disagree

Agreement on Collection and Use of Sensitive Information

① NIIED collects and uses the participants’ Sensitive Information; and is able to provide such information for a
third party in accordance with NIIED’s policy and regulations.
- Sensitive Information Collected : Medical information
- Purpose: Selecting GKS Scholar
- Retention Period : 1 year for hard copy / 20 years for soft copy
② If you do not approve our collection and use of your personal information, you have the right to refuse to the use
of personal information mentioned above. However, due to your refusal, your application may be excluded in the
selection procedure.
Agree Disagree

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)

FORM 6. PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT
Attention! This form is just a personal medical assessment and applicants do not need to get a comprehensive medical
examination at this stage. However, all applicants who pass the 2 nd round of selection must receive comprehensive medical
checkup and submit an Official Medical Examination issued by a medical doctor or a licensed hospital. (The Official
Medical Examination form will be posted in the GKS Notice board along with the announcement of successful candidates of
2nd round of selection) After arriving in Korea, all GKS scholars will be subject to a medical examination (including TBPE
drug test) administered by NIIED in accordance with the requirements of the Korea Immigration Service. If the results show
that the applicant is unfit to study and live overseas, he or she may be disqualified from the scholarship.

Gender ☐ Male ☒ Female HEIGHT 165cm WEIGHT 45kg

QUESTION YES NO IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN
Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a
NO
risk to public health? (e.g. tuberculosis)
Do you have allergies? NO
Do you have hyper tension? NO
Do you have diabetes? NO
Do you have any type of Hepatitis? NO
Have you ever suffered from or been treated for
depression, anxiety, or any other mental or mood
NO
disorder? (If you have received treatment, please
explain and attach an official medical report.)
Have you ever been addicted to alcohol? NO
Have you ever abused any narcotic, stimulant,
hallucinogen or other substance, either legally or NO
illegally?
Have you been hospitalized in the last two (2) years? NO
Have you had any serious injury, ailment or sickness
NO
in the last five (5) years?
Do you have any visual or hearing impairment? NO
Do you have any physical disabilities? NO
Do you have any cognitive/mental disabilities? NO
Are you taking any prescribed medication? NO
Are you on a special diet? NO
Are you pregnant? NO

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