Call for KSIF scholarship applications for first half of 2024

The KSIF is pleased to offer KSI learners the opportunity to study at a prestigious Korean
university. The objective of this scholarship program is for students to become knowledgeable in
Korea’s language and culture and pursue their dreams. Please consider applying!

September 25, 2023

Lee Hai-young, president of the King Sejong Institute Foundation

□ Objective
ㅇ To help outstanding KSI students pursue careers based on their proficiency in Korean by
funding degree acquisition at a university in Korea
- Mid- to long-term objective: to support the development of individuals capable of facilitating
diplomatic exchanges between their country of nationality and Korea

□ Scholarship term
ㅇ Degree program: spring 2024 semester (entry in March 2024)
ㅇ Language training: spring 2024 semester (entry in February to March 2024)

□ Availability
ㅇ Degree program: 00 students, 13 schools
ㅇ Language training: 00 students, 7 schools

□ Scholarship program
ㅇ Degree program: opportunity to earn degrees (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) by
completing degree programs at universities in Korea
ㅇ Language training: opportunity to enter language training programs offered by universities in
Korea to gain a deeper understanding of the Korean language and culture
□ Scholarship coverage
Availability Requirements and
Classification University City located (no. of scholarship Deadline
students) coverage
Degree (Bachelor’s, - 20% of tuition, 50% Oct. 20
Dongseo
program Busan Master’s) of dormitory fee,
University
50 100% of entrance fee
- Tuition fully covered
- Registered for at
least six months in
Korean Language
Program in advance
- Can start
undergraduate
Dong-A (Bachelor’s) degree only upon
Busan
University 1 acquiring TOPIK
Level 3, after
completing Korean
Language Program
- North or South
American, European,
or Oceanian
nationality
- 20-100% of tuition
(provided differentially
based on GPA), KRW
500,000 for
(Bachelor’s, settlement allowance
Dong-Eui
Busan Master’s) per semester
University
00 - TOPIK Level 4 and
departments that offer
admission for
international students
only
- 50% of tuition,
dormitory guaranteed
- KSI Intermediate 1
(for arts or physical
education majors: at
Sangmyung Seoul (Bachelor’s) least Elementary 2) or
University Cheonan 5 TOPIK Level 3 (for
arts or physical
education majors:
TOPIK Level 2)
- Does not apply to
nursing majors
Soonchunhyang Asan-si, (Bachelor’s) - Tuition fully covered
University Chungcheongnam- 3 for first semester
do (from second
semester, provided
differentially based on
GPA)
- Entrance fee and
dormitory fee: fully
covered for first
semester (from
 second semester,
dormitory fee
provided differentially
based on GPA)
- TOPIK scholarship:
KRW 800,000 to 1.4
mil. (one-time)
- TOPIK Level 3,
Recommendation
Letter for KSIF
Scholarship, proof of
attendance, proof of
completion
- 100% of tuition (1
year for TOPIK Level
5, 4 years for TOPIK
(Bachelor’s) Level 6)
Ajou University Gyeonggi
5 - TOPIK Level 5, high
school GPA rank:
within 20th percentile
- 50% of tuition,
dormitory: utilities
exempted for first
year
Woosuk Wanju-gun, (Bachelor’s)
- TOPIK Level 3 or
University Jeollabuk-do 3
KSI Intermediate 1
(must acquire TOPIK
Level 3 by third
semester)
- 70-100% of tuition
(from second
semester, provided
Wonkwang Iksan-si, (Bachelor’s)
differentially based on
University Jeollabuk-do 00
GPA)
- TOPIK Level 4 or
higher
- 50% of tuition (for
first semester)
(Bachelor’s) - Applications
Inha University Incheon
5 accepted only for
Korean language
track, TOPIK Level 5
Tech University Gyeonggi (Bachelor’s) - 50% of tuition or
of Korea 10 higher (from second
semester, provided
differentially based on
GPA), dormitory
guaranteed, entrance
fee fully covered
- Applications
accepted only for
Department of Global
Convergence
Engineering
- TOPIK Level 3 or
 higher (TOPIK
scholarship provided
differentially based on
level for first
semester)
- Tuition: fully covered
for first semester, 30-
50% from second
Asan-si, (Bachelor’s, semester; entrance
Hoseo
Chungcheongnam- Master’s) fee fully covered
University
do 00 - Must be high school
graduate, TOPIK
Level 4 or higher, or
SKA 441 or higher
- 50% of tuition,
dormitory guaranteed
- Applications
Cheju Halla (Bachelor’s) accepted only for
Jeju
University 5 Department of
International Business
and Accountancy,
TOPIK Level 4
- 50% of tuition,
Two-year
Tongwon entrance fee fully
Bachelor’s Gyeonggi 40
University covered, 50% of
degree
dormitory fee
Language - 50% of tuition, Nov. 17
Andong-si,
training Catholic Sangji entrance fee fully
Gyeongsangbuk- 40
College covered, 50% of
do
dormitory fee
- 50% of tuition,
dormitory guaranteed
Dankook - TOPIK Level 3 or
Gyeonggi 2
University higher, must be
seeking to enter
degree program
- 50% of tuition,
entrance fee fully
covered, dormitory
Dongguk
Seoul 10 guaranteed
University
- TOPIK Level 1, must
have own tablet PC
(for e-books)
- 20% of tuition, 50%
of dormitory fee,
Dongseo entrance fee fully
Busan 50 covered
University
- Must register for
one-year course
- 50% of tuition,
Tongwon Gwangju-si, entrance fee fully
00
University Gyeonggi-do covered, 50% of
dormitory fee
Woosuk Wanju-gun, 20 - 20% of tuition (for up
 University Jeollabuk-do to three semesters)
- 50% of tuition (one-
time), entrance fee
Asan-si,
Hoseo fully covered,
Chungcheongnam- 00
University dormitory guaranteed
do
- Must be high school
graduate

□ Eligibility
※ Applicants should meet all requirements stated below.
① Foreign nationals whose parents as well as themselves do not have Korean citizenship
② KSI learners or graduates (proof of attendance or KSI certificate required)
Category KSI completion criteria
Those who have completed Elementary Level 2B (Sejong Korean 4) or
Degree program above or have Korean language proficiency equivalent to TOPIK Level 3 or
above
Those who have completed Elementary Level 1B (Sejong Korean 2) or
Language training above or have Korean language proficiency equivalent to TOPIK Level 1 or
above

③ Those who meet the requirements of each university (Please refer to the guidelines for
applicants for each university.)
④ Beneficiaries of other scholarships offered by the Korean government, Korea-based universities,
and other institutions are not eligible.
□ Itinerary for document submission and screening
* For details on the application submission process for the applicant himself/herself, please refer to the red
script.
Stage of
Category Content Deadline
application

Call for Submission of four types of documents

Oct. 20 (Fri), 2023,
applications required by KSIF to KSI
18:00
(Applicant → KSI) (documents then submitted by KSI to KSIF)
▼
KSIF screening
Individuals to be recommended/selected via Oct. 23 (Mon) to
(KSIF →
KSIF screening 25 (Wed), 2023
university)
▼
Announcement of
Announcement of individuals to be
recomendees Oct. 27 (Fri), 2023
recommended to universities
Degree (KSIF → applicant)
program/tw ▼
o-year
Bachelor’s Apply to
degree university Submission of application to universities by ★By deadline
(Applicant → recommendees specified in Att. 3
university)
▼
Final results
Varies by
(University → Announcement of final results
university
applicant, KSIF)
▼
Registration,
Payment of tuition, issuance of confirmation of Varies by
preparation to
admission, visa application, etc. university
enter Korea

Submission of all documents* required by

Call for
KSIF to KSI Nov. 17 (Fri),
applications
(documents then submitted by KSI to KSIF) 2023, 18:00
(Applicant → KSI)
*Transcript, balance confirmation letter, etc.
▼
KSIF screening Individuals to be recommended/selected via Nov. 20 (Mon) to
(KSIF → applicant) KSIF screening 24 (Fri), 2023
Language ▼
training
Announcement List of recommendees sent to universities, list
Varies by
(KSIF → reviewed by universities (extra documents
university
university) may be requested)
▼
Final results
Varies by
(University → Announcement of final results
university
applicant, KSIF)
□ Required documents

Category Where to submit Documents to submit

1. KSIF Scholarship Application Form (Att. 1)
2. Recommendation Letter for KSIF
Scholarship (Att. 2)
3. Proof of completion of KSI Elementary
KSIF (submit to your KSI)
Level 2B (or above) or score report for
TOPIK Level 3 (or higher)
Degree program 4. TOPIK score report as required by
university
Applicant’s desired All documents required by the university
university (including application form)
(submitted directly to ※ Varies by university (please refer to Att. 3
university by applicant) (Application Guidelines per University))
1. KSIF Scholarship Application Form (Att. 1)
2. Recommendation Letter for KSIF
Scholarship (Att. 2)
3. Proof of completion of KSI Elementary
Language
KSIF (submit to your KSI) Level 1B (or above) or score report for
training
TOPIK Level 1 (or higher)
4. Application and all required documents
(university-specific) (to be submitted to
KSI)

□ How to submit

Degree program: KSIs will collect learners’ application documents, convert them into PDF files,
and create one compressed file per applicant. The KSIF Scholarship Application Form will first be
submitted to the KSIF by Oct. 20 (Fri), 2023, 18:00. Selected recommendees will submit required
documents to the respective universities (via mail or in-person visit).

Language training: KSIs will collect learners’ application documents, convert them into PDF files,
and create one compressed file per applicant. The KSIF Scholarship Application Form and
documents required by universities must be submitted together by Nov. 17 (Fri), 2023, 18:00.
* Universities or the KSIF may ask an applicant to submit omitted documents or provide additional
verification.
※ Caution: If the applicant is not accepted due to failure to include one or more required
documents, responsibility lies with the applicant.

□ Inquiry and document submission

ㅇ Inquiry: Jo Soo-jin, Education and Culture Team, KSIF (soojo@ksif.or.kr)
ㅇ Document submission: KSIF Scholarship Department (janghak@ksif.or.kr)

□ Caution
① You are responsible for all expenses in Korea not covered by the scholarship offered by your
school.
② Your name on the application forms should be identical to that on your passport.
③ The application forms and supporting documents should be prepared using A4-sized paper.
④ You are not allowed to apply for scholarships directly. Instead, you must submit your completed
applications and supporting documents to your KSI, and the KSI will then submit the documents to
the KSIF.
⑤ Your KSI graduation certificate should be issued by the KSI you are attending.
⑥ Before applying for scholarships, check the documents required for admission and eligibility in
the guidelines for applicants of each university.
⑦ Students who provide false information and who are unable to have a visa issued lawfully for
entry to Korea will be disqualified, even after being chosen as scholarship recipients.
⑧ In the case where a potential scholarship recipient is disqualified, the scholarship will be
awarded to a student who has been placed on the waiting list according to total scores.
⑨ Submitted documents are not returned and will be handled in accordance with the Personal
Information Protection Act.
⑩ If, for a particular reason (e.g. withdrawal, transfer to another university), the accepted student
must relinquish the scholarship, all provided funds must be returned within one month.
Att. 1 KSIF Scholarship Application Form (required)

This form should be based on the following by Korean and write down about 2pages.
1. Applicant's Personal Information

Attach recent
photo (3㎝ * 4
㎝)
(Photo taken
within last 3
months

Korean
Name Nationality
English

Passport No.

King Sejong
□ ( ) KSI □ Period attended (MM/YY-MM/YY)
Institute

Language □ KSI completion and period attended (official level) (Level ___)
Proficiency □ Official TOPIK level (Level __)

□ High school (school name: ), Final grade: /100 (%)

Highest level of
education/school □ Undergraduate (BA/BS) (school name: ), Final grade: /100 (%)
name
□ Graduate (MA/Ph.D.) (school name: ), Final grade: /100 (%)

□ Will be applying for dormitory housing

□ Will be living off campus
Housing □ Other ( )
※ It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for housing based on the
respective university’s guidelines.

Applying □ Degree program: _________ University, majoring in ____________

University □ Language training: ___________ University

Motive □ Degree □ Career in home country □ Business □ Other

Mobile
Korea Phone
Contact No.
Numbers
Home
e-mail
Country

2. Self-introduction & Study Plan

1. Self-introduction
2. What motivated you to learn the Korean language at the KSI?

3. Why do you want to study at a university in Korea?

4. What is your plan after you are admitted to a Korean university (study, life, etc.)?

5. What is your plan after you complete your studies in Korea (career, etc.)?
Att. 2 Recommendation Letter for KSIF Scholarship

Nation KSI ㅇㅇ KSI

Student name

Recommended
by name Hong Gil-dong (staff) Contact Cell phone number / e-mail
(position)

Reason for
recommendation

I recommend the above student, based on their outstanding performance in and completion of their
Korean language studies at the KSI _________, to be a KSIF scholarship recipient for the first
half of 2024.

. ____, 2023
_________________ (signature), Director of ____ KSI

Att. 3 Application Guidelines per University

 Applicatio
n
Name of guidelines Application deadline
Category Admissions website
university attached for degree program*
separately
(Y/N)
Dongseo https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/
TBA Dec. 2023
University index.php?pCode=admission

Dong-A https://ent.donga.ac.kr/admission/
O Jan. 5, 2024
University html/abroad/guide.asp

Dong-Eui https://cms.deu.ac.kr/exchange/
TBA Nov. 2023
University 835/subview.do

Sangmyung https://www.smu.ac.kr/oia/
TBA Dec. 2023
University admission/recruitment.do
Soonchunhy
http://sgee.sch.ac.kr/guide/
ang O Dec. 5, 2023
guide01.php
University
Nov. 3, 2023
*Preparations
Ajou https://ajou.ac.kr/iadmissions/
O recommended to be
Degree University index.do
done in advance due to
program earliness of deadline
Woosuk https://www.woosuk.ac.kr/
TBA Nov. 24, 2023
University WoosukEntrance.do

Wonkwang https://ipsi.wku.ac.kr/
TBA Dec. 28, 2023
University main.do#section-03

Inha https://admission.inha.ac.kr/cms/
O Nov. 15, 2023
University FR_CON/index.do?MENU_ID=160
Tech
https://asis.tukorea.ac.kr/global/
University of TBA Nov. 15, 2023
index.do
Korea
Hoseo
https://ipsi.hoseo.ac.kr/main.do O Dec. 31, 2023
University

Cheju Halla
http://ipsi.tw.ac.kr/main.do O Dec. 15, 2023
University
Two-year
Tongwon
Bachelor’ http:psi.tw.ac.kr/main.do TBA Dec. 29, 2023
University
s degree
Catholic
Sangji https://language.csj.ac.kr/ O
College
Dankook https://www.dankook.ac.kr/web/
O
University international/166
Language https://interlang.dongguk.edu/bbs/
Dongguk
training board.php? O
University
bo_table=interlang2_3_22
Dongseo https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/iec/
TBA
University index.php?pCode=admission
Tongwon
http://cge.tw.ac.kr TBA
University
 Applicatio
n
Name of guidelines Application deadline
Category Admissions website
university attached for degree program*
separately
(Y/N)
Woosuk https://kedu.woosuk.ac.kr/2015/
TBA
University inner.php?sMenu=main
http://www.hoseo.ac.kr/Home/
Hoseo
Contents.mbz? O
University
action=MAPP_1708310218
* Deadline by which KSIF recommendees need to submit application and all required
documentation to their respective universities