[KS] MA & PhD Scholarship for 2024 Fall Semester at the Graduate School of Korean Studies, AKS

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Dear Koreanists,
 
One more news to spread! Separate from GKS(Global Korea Scholarship), we seek for applications for MA or PhD studentship for 2024 fall semester. Here at the Graduate School of Korean Studies, the Academy of Korean Studies, tuition fees are fully exempt, and more than 70% of international students are provided with a monthly stipend of KRW 800,000 for a year (=KRW 9,600,000 or USD 7,200 in total a year), renewable upon evaluation. 
 
Applicants should apply online at www.studyinkorea.go.kr between 15 March and 29 March.



 
 
APPLY 
Why Study at the Graduate School of Korean Studies, the Academy of Korean Studies? 
 
As an educational institute established and funded by the Korean government with the aim of promoting Korean studies, we provide international students with excellent educational and living environments as follows: 
 
○    Tuition fees are fully waived for the whole coursework period for all international students. 
○    76.5% of international students benefit from the Government Grant, a monthly stipend of 800,000KRW (equivalent to $600) for a year, renewable upon evaluation. 
○    A 5:1 student-faculty ratio enables close one-to-one guidance by professors. 
○    Korean language courses are offered free of charge to assist international students with academic writing, presentations, and discussions. 
○    Various programs such as tutoring, writing clinic, cultural activities and airfare subsidy for attending overseas conferences, etc. support students’ academic performance. 
 
Currently, approximately 200 students are enrolled in our Master’s or doctoral degree programs, including 97 international students from 25 countries, in the fields of humanities and social sciences pertinent to Korea. 
 
SUBJECT AREAS 
 
○    Korean History 
○    Diplomatics and Bibliography 
○    Philosophy 
○    Korean Linguistics · Korean Literature 
○    Anthropology · Folklore 
○    Religious Studies 
○    Musicology 
○    Art History 
○    Cultural Informatics · Human Geography 
○    Political Science 
○    Sociology 
○    Education 
○    Korean Cultural Studies(Only available for a Master’s degree program) 
 
  
The Program 
 
○    Coursework period is 2 years for a Master’s degree program and 3 years for a doctoral degree program. 
○    An academic year consists of two semesters and courses are provided for 15 weeks per semester. A spring semester begins in March, and a fall semester in September. 
○    Most courses are taught in Korean, while courses in Korean Cultural Studies are provided in in English. 
○    Students earn 3 credits per each course. In order to graduate, students of a Master’s degree program should complete 24 credits, and a doctoral degree program 36 credits, other than mandatory Korean language courses which are non-credit. Both Master’s degree and doctoral degree students should write a thesis. 
 
 
Entry Requirement 
 
○    A keen interest in Korean studies, coupled with an undergraduate degree (for a Master’s degree program) or a graduate degree (for a doctoral degree program) 
○    English language proficiency equivalent to or higher than TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS Academic Module 6.5, or TEPS 301 for applicants for Korean Cultural Studies
○    Korean language proficiency equivalent to or higher than TOPIK(Test of Proficiency in Korean) level 4 for applicants except for Korean Cultural Studies
 
 
Application Deadline 
 
We seek for applications twice a year. Application for 2024 fall semester is open from 15 March to 29 March 2024. Applications for 2025 spring semester will be sought from 13 September to 30 September, 2024. 
 
 
How to Apply 
 
To apply, visit studyinkorea.go.kr and complete the online application form. A soft copy or a scanned copy of the following documents should be uploaded on the application website: 
○    Personal Statement 
○    Research Plan 
○    A graduation certificate and official transcripts 
○    A score report of TOFEL iBT, IELTS Academic Module, or TEPS (if applicable) 
○    A TOPIK certificate (if applicable) 
 
In addition, a letter of recommendation should be sent directly from the recommender by email. 
 
 
Selection Process 
 
A. 1st Process : Document Screening
  ○ Document screening is held for applicants who meet all the application requirement. 
  ○ Overall evaluation of applicants' research plan, academic ability, language proficiency, and academic background (shown in personal statement and a recommendation letter) takes place.
B. 2nd Process : A Video Interview
  ○ A video interview via Zoom is held to those who have passed the document screening.
  ○ Interview schedule will be informed individually. Applicants who do not participate in the interview are automatically disqualified.
 
 
Contact Us 
 
If you have any queries about the program or the application process, please contact us at admission_intl at aks.ac.kr or +82-31-730-8183. 
 
 
LOCATION 
 
Seongnam City - South Korea 
 
Perched on the side of Cheonggye Mountain, 30km south of the center of Seoul, the campus provides a fantastic setting for the academic pursuits of students with its peaceful atmospheres and natural environments. Also, students can reach dynamic youth culture of Gangnam area within 30 minutes by bus as well as artistic and historic heritage of Seoul city center within an hour. 
 
 
FIND OUT MORE 
 
- Application guidelines in English
- Application guidelines in Korean
- Instagram
 
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
 
Best wishes,
Nayeon Lee
International Student Advisor
The Graduate School of Korean Studies
The Academy of Korean Studies
323 Haogae-ro Bundang-gu Seongnam-si Gyeonggi-do 13455
Republic of Korea
 
grad.aks.ac.kr
aks.ac.kr
www.instagram.com/grad_aks
 
nylee at aks.ac.kr
+82-31-730-8183

 




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