I. Application Eligibility
· Be a government official or an employees in public sector or a researcher in state institutes working in his/her home country with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher. Private sector employees are not eligible. However, if the applicant works in a development non-governmental organization (NGO) or UN-associated organization, he/she can apply on the condition that he/she obtains a recommendation from the government ministry which covers the organization.
· Be nominated by his or her government.
· Have sufficient command of both spoken & written English to take classes conducted entirely in English and to write academic reports and thesis in English.
· Should have a positive attitude and a strong will to get adjusted in a multicultural environment and to understand hosting country’s culture while studying in Korea.
· Should have a good moral characteristic to endure student life on campus
· Be in good health, both physically and mentally, to undergo the program.
- Pregnancy is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participating in this program
- Having Tuberculosis or any kind of contagious disease is regarded as a disqualifying condition for participating in this program
- Have not previously received a scholarship, including KOICA Scholarship Program, from the Korean government
II. Application Procedure
· All of the documents listed below should be prepared.
· Please send all the documents to the KOICA branch office found in your country, not to the Yonsei University.
· Interviewees will be chosen among the applicants.
III. List of Documents
| Documents | Down | Required / Additional |
| 1. KOICA Application Form | Download | Required |
| 2. Personal Statement (250-500 words in English typed) | Download | Required |
| 3. One letter of recommendation from a professor or expert in a field | Download | Required |
| 4. One letter of recommendation from the present working organization | Download | Required |
| 5. Photocopied college diplomas or proof of prospective graduation | Required | |
| 6. Official undergraduate academic transcript | Required | |
| 7. English-proficiency test result from one of the following: TOEFL or IELTS (if applicable) | Additional | |
| 8. Certificate of employment (if applicable) | Additional | |
| 9. Copy of national ID card or passport | Required | |
| 10. Two passport-size photos | Required |
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER
- All applicants must submit all application materials via postal mail.
- All documents must be prepared in English. (Please attach certified translations if the documents are in any other languages.)
- All documents must be an original copy. Copies will only be accepted if each page is marked with an official stamp.
- Submitted applications become the property of Yonsei University and will not be returned.