Purpose

To balance the development of studies by fostering world-class human resources in areas required for national strategic development, by providing financial support for fundamental fields of study.

Selection course support period

- Selection course: Master's and doctoral degree courses
2~3 years (for the US, Canada, the UK are only 2 years), However, training for engineers/ technicians is supported for less than 6 months
※ Round-trip airfare is paid separately
※ Scholarship includes all expenses required for study abroad including school expenses, living expenses, and insurance premiums.
※ Departure and return airfares are provided separately.

Selection size

70 students (40 for general, 20 for low-income family, 10 for engineers/ technicians: 4 for study abroad and 6 for national training)

Requirements for application

Anyone with a GPA of 4.0 or higher among graduates from the equivalent of 4-year domestic university programs.
※ Program for engineers/technicians is a person who graduated from the vocational high school and currently working in a small and medium-sized enterprise

Scholarship amount (per person)

- USA ($40,000), Canada ($26,000), United Kingdom (GBP 18,850)
- Other countries: $16,000 on average (Scholarship amount depends on local price conditions.)

Application procedure

Applicants must check the requirements to apply for a test for studying abroad at government expense. Applicants must then completely prepare the required documents, apply individually through the school window according to the screening schedule.

Selection

1st round(document)& 2nd round(interview)