2019 ILWOO Foundation Scholarship Program for Mongolian Students for an Undergraduate

2019 ILWOO Foundation Scholarship Program for Mongolian Students for an Undergraduate

1. Хөтөлбөрийн зорилго

The objective of ILWOO Foundation(IWF) scholarship program is to provide Mongolian students with the opportunities to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.

2. Academic Programs and Total Candidates for selection

(1) Bachelor’s degree program : Eight students (Changeable)

* Selectee’s will get a chance to apply Master’s degree.

3. Academic Programs

Undergraduate degree courses for four years after successfully completing the 7-8 month Korean Language Training.

4. Fields of Study (Only below fields)

Selection Field / Number of
Bachelor Degree
Natural sciences
Engineering / 4
Political sciences
Economic sciences
Business administration / 4
Total / 8

5. Qualifications

Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria:

(1) Nationality : Mongolian citizenship is required

(2) Age and Academic career

① Bachelor’s Degree Program

- Should be under 25years old (Single, unmarried)

(3) Have an adequate health, both physically and mentally.

※ Persons who are pregnant or having severe illness may not apply.

(4) Have finished formal education of elementary, middle, high school as of May 2018

(5) Possess above 80% (out of 100%) in a grade point average (G.P.A.) of the whole school years of the high school attended or within top 10% among graduates in the same year.

(6) Not at any time have received a scholarship in Republic of Korea for his/her undergraduate study before.

(7) Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.

(8) Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.

★ English Certificate: An applicant who has score over 83 points(IBT of TOEFL), 800 points(TOEIC) will be exempted from the English written test

★ Korean Certificate: An applicant who has the TOPIK 3 grade certificate will be exempted from the English written test

6. Submission of Required Documents

(1) Place of Submission : Ministry of Education, Culture and Science

(2) Deadline of Submission : 2018.00.00 (Day)

(3) Documents to be submitted

① One Completed Application Form (on a prescribed form)

② One IWF Pledge (on a prescribed form)

③ One Self-introduction Essay (on a prescribed form)

④ One Copy of High School Diploma

⑤ One Copy of High School & University Grade Transcripts

⑥ One Original Copy of a Certificate of English Proficiency within 3 years from as of Month 00, 2018 (if applicable)

⑦ One Original Copy of a Certificate of Korean Proficiency within 3 years from as of Month 00, 2018 (if applicable)

⑧ Two color photos of applicant taken within past 12months (4cm x 5cm)

(4) Notes

① Application form and other program materials are to be filled out either in Korean or in English. And all of the materials should be A4 sized; if smaller, attach the material to an additional A4 sized paper; if bigger, fold it up to be an A4 sized one.

② Regarding a high school grade transcript, it should prove that your academic achievement satisfies 5-(5) above; otherwise, you should submit a certificate issued by the high school, which should include either an official seal of the school or a school principal’s signature.

③ The documents such as certificates or credentials issued in languages other than Korean or English must include official notarized translation, which is to be put before the original.

④ Other documents except the ones written on a form prescribed by IWF should contain their numbers and names on the top right. (e.g. ⑧High School Diploma)

⑤ When you submitting the documents to the institution in charge of selection of candidates, the documents should be arranged in the order of the list of the required documents stated above. Each document can be stapled, but all of the documents should be put together using (a) clip(s): do not staple them altogether, or do not put them into a transparent file one by one.

⑥ Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.

⑦ Incomplete or incorrect documents are subject to rejection by IWF.

7. Scholarship Benefit

(1) Scholarship Payment

① Bachelor’s degree : 2019.03.02~2023.02.28 (4 years)

(2) Other Benefits

① Airplane ticket : The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea, and, thereafter, when they leave Korea after completion of their study.

② Monthly Allowance: Upon arrival at Korea, the grantee will be provided with about more less USD 400 per month to cover living expenses for the period of his or her program.

③ Dormitory Fee

☞ Scholars who do not meet the minimum criterion for grades will have to pay the tuition by themselves

④ Tuitions: The full tuition is exempted by IWF.

☞ Scholars who do not meet the minimum criterion for grades will have to pay the tuition by themselves

⑤ Korean Language Training Expenses: The full costs up to 8 months (IWF pays directly to the language training institution)

⑥Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance for major accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.

⑦ Fee for year-book, a graduation thesis

(3) Notes

① IWF does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantee’s country and Korea.

② IWF does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from Korea.

③ Any grantee who gives up his/her study during the scholarship period will not receive airfare and allowance for repatriation except for the cases approved by IWF such as severance of diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.

④ Any grantee who quits the program in 3 months after one’s entrance into Korea, should refund all scholarship fees (The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).

8. Selection (Application) Procedures

Selection Procedures / Period / Application Procedures
(☞ Contact)
IWF will announce the year 2019 Scholarship Program / 2018.03.20 / IWF,
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science at Mongolia
Submission of Required Documents / 2018.04.02~ 2018.05.05 / The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science at Mongolia
A written examination for selection
(English, Mathematics) / 2018.05.19 / The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science at Mongolia
IWF will announce the successful candidates for a
Interview / 2018.05.25 / IWF,
The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science at Mongolia
A interview for final selection / 2018.05.31 / IWF
IWF will announce the selectees for the Korean language course and give them the information of following procedures / 2018.05.31 / IWF
The selectees will begin to take a Korean language course / 2018.07.01 / Korean Language School
The final Korean language test and final announcement for the final selectee / 2019.02.15 / IWF & Korean Language School
※ Those who obtain more than Level 3 in the TOPIK(Test of Proficiency in Korean)
IWF will notify the scholarship students of the grantee’ entry itinerary / 2019. Mid February / Check the entry itinerary and prepare for the entry into Korea
Grantees will enter Korea / 2019. Late February / Enter Korea
Grantees will begin to study at their universities / 2019.03.02 / Each university

9. Other Important things

(1) Entry

① Grantees must arrive in Korea by February 28, 2019. In case a grantee does not enter Korea by the date stated above without any special reason, his/her scholarship award could be canceled.

② Prior to arrival, grantees should acquire some knowledge about the Korean climate, customs, culture, etc.

☞ Useful Websites

▪ Korean Language Study

▪ Korean Universities

▪ Korean Culture

▪ The Korean Embassy abroad

▪ Entry & Residence

③ Grantees are required to get a visa by themselves before arriving in Korea.

※ Visit the Consular section of the Korean embassy or consulate in your country of residence with the guarantee letter from IWF, after being informed of selection as a grantee.

④ Every grantee should read the「Orientation Handout for IWF」 thoroughly before coming to Korea and keep it for reference while staying in Korea, which will be distributed prior to arriving in Korea.

⑤ The payment of the monthly allowance for the first month after arrival in Korea may be delayed. Therefore, every grantee is advised to bring extra money to cover the living expenses for the period.

(2) Housing

① Grantees would reside in a university dormitory.

② The dormitory fee will be paid by IWF.

(3) Korean Language Course

① Duration: July 1, 2018 ~ February 17, 2019

② Institution: Korean Language School , the institution designated by IWF

(4) Universities & Graduate School

① Name(Number of students)

- Inha University(6), Korea Aerospace University(2)

② Notes

- The grantee should make a preparation of the required documents for application for an admission to a university.

10. Contact

(1) For application & submission of application documents

• Mr. AMGALANBAATAR (The The Ministry of Education, Culture and Science at Mongolia)

• E-mail Address:

(2) For others except for the above: The ILWOO foundation

• Phone: +82-2-753-6505

• Fax: +82-2-6324-3400

• E-mail Address:

Attachment 1. Application Forms / 2. Self-Introduction Essay / 3. Pledge / 4. Checklist

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Scholarship Program Application

1. Desired Program

□ Bachelor's program

2. Desired Field

□ Civil / Architecture Engineering

□ Environmental Engineering

□ Information Technology

3. Personal Information
※ Write in English only. It must be typed by computers.

Full Name / Mongolian / Last Name/Middle Name/First Name
English / Last Name/Middle name/First name
Nationality / Date of Birth: yy/mm/dd
Gender / □ Male
□ Female / Marital Status / □ Single
□ Married
Place of Birth / Native language / Languages you can speak
Height / Cm / Weight / Kg / Blood Type
Religion / Hobby / Health
Home / Address / Zip Code:
Phone / + - -
Country Code / Area Code / Phone Number
Cell Phone
E-mail

2. Education

Period: yy/mm/dd / School Name / Location / Years
of Study / Major / Diploma
or Certificate of Attendance
∼
∼
∼

3. Work Experience

Period: yy/mm / Institution or Company / Position / Address / Phone
∼
∼

4. Language Proficiency

Language / Title of Test / Score / Date of Test
Korean
English

※ You must present the copy of score report of language test

5. Family Background

Relationship / Name / Date of Birth / Final Education / Occupation
Father
Mother

6. Previous Visits to Korea

Period: yy/mm/dd / City or Region / Purpose of Stay / Organization Concerned
∼
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7. List of Friends and Relatives in Korea

Name / Position / Organization / Address / Phone / E-mail Address

. . (YY/MM/DD)

Name (Signature)

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Self-introduction Essay

Write a essay in Korean or English on an A4 size format, and one-sided only. It must be typed by computers.

Name
Date of Birth
Present Major in University
Desired major in Korea / ①
②
A statement of approximately 300 words or less indicating your immediate and ultimate professional objectives for attending the program. Specifically, please indicate how your objectives fit within the the ILWOO foundation Scholarship Program.
Please describe your contribution plan to your country using your knowledge acquired in Korea after returning to your home country? (300 words or less)
Please give an example of a significant contribution to your society or accomplishment in your life (300 words or less).

. . ( YY/MM/DD)

Name: (Signature)

.

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서 약 서

(Pledge)

1. 나는 일우재단 장학생으로서 다음 사항을 지킬 것을 서약합니다.

(1) 한국 내 대학의 학칙 등에서 정한 규칙에 따라 최선을 다해서 학업과 연구에 전념한다.

(2) 한국의 사회질서를 위반하지 않도록 행동할 것이며 모든 정치활동(정치목적의 집회·시위에의 참가, 정치결사, 정치적인 논문·선언의 발표 등)을 하지 않는다.

(3) 한국에서 채무를 진 경우(국내 거주기간 내) 자기가 책임지고 변제한다.

(4) 한국어연수 및 학위과정 수학과 관련하여 일우재단이 정한 방침에 어떠한 이의도 제기하지 않고 따른다.

(5) 일우재단이 정한 학사행정 조치사항에 적극 협조하고 이를 준수한다.

(6) 프로그램 운영상 필요하거나 타 정부 기관의 요청이 있는 경우 본인의 개인정보 (이름, 연락처,

소속 학교 등) 사용에 동의한다.

2. 상기 사항을 위반한 경우나 장학생 지원서류의 기재사항이 허위사실로 판명된 경우 그리고 대학에서 징계처분, 성적불량 등 수학능력이 없다고 인정된 경우에는 장학금 지급을 중지 당하더라도 이의를 제기하지 않을 것임을 서약합니다.

1. As a grantee of the ILWOO Foundation scholarship, I pledge to abide by the following rules;

(1) To refrain from violation of university regulations, and to fulfill my obligations as a student to the best of my ability.

(2) To behave in a manner appropriate to the Korean culture and society, and not to participate in any form of political activity (such as organizing a political party, joining a political party, attending political meetings, publishing political articles and declarations, organizing or participating in demonstrations of a political nature, and so on).

(3) To accept responsibility for paying any debts incurred in Korea

(4) To abide by the IWF's policy concerning the Korean language course and the degree course without any objection.

(5) To abide by all of the terms and regulations set by IWF.

(6) To agree to the use of my personal information (name, contact number, institutions I belong to, etc) when it is needed for the operation of the program or upon the request of other governmental institutions.

2. If I am proved to have violated any of the above articles, to have made a false statement in my application documents or to have failed to comply with academic standards or the rules of university or research institute, I shall accept the decision of NIIED, even though it may include the suspension or revocation of the scholarship.

. . (연월일: yyyy/mm/dd)

성명 (Name) 서명 (Signature)

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CHECKLIST

□ Name:

※ Please put a √ in the appropriate box. If not applicable, please state N/A.

List of Required Documents / Original Document / Official Notarized Translation
① 지원서
One Complete Application Form / N/A
② 서약서
One NIIED Pledge / N/A
③ 자기소개서
One Self-introduction Essay / N/A
④ 고등학교 졸업증명서
One Copy of High school Diploma
⑤ 고등학교 및 대학교 전 학년 성적증명서
One Copy of High school Grade Transcripts
⑥ 영어 공인 성적증명서 원본 (If Applicable)
One Original Copy of Certificate of English Proficiency / N/A
⑦ 한국어 성적 증명서 원본 (If Applicable)
One Original Copy of Certificate of Korean Proficiency / N/A
⑧ 사진(4X5cm, 칼라, 상반신, 정면, 탈모) 2매
One Copy of Certificate of Korean or English Proficiency / N/A
⑨ 기타 Others [Write down the name(s) below]
1.
2.
3.