This program is designed to provide students from Africa and Latin America with an in-depth academic training as well as an opportunity to experience Korean culture in order to nurture future leaders who will contribute to the development of global society.
Period:
July ~ August (5 weeks)
Number of participants:
80 undergraduate students in total (40 from Africa, 40 from Latin America)
Eligibility:
- Be a citizen of African or Latin American countries
- Be enrolled in the second to fourth year as an undergraduate student in the university/college in Africa and Latin America
- Be fluent in Englis * Priority will be given to the applicants with Korean fluency.
- Be mentally and physically healthy
- Have the ability and willingness to adapt to Korean culture and life in Korea
Selection Criteria:
The scholarship recipients will be selected based on grades (GPA), proficiency in English or Korean, personal statement, recommendation letters, and etc.
Benefits:
- NIIED and/or the training institutions will be responsible for round trip air ticket, room and board during the duration of the program, and traveler’s insurance.
- Participants will be responsible for transportation fare in his/her country, visa fee, etc.
NIIED nominates universities for program management ---> The designated universities recommend selected candidates to NIIED and NIIED selects the scholarship recipients
(* The program applicants must apply directly to the designated universities).
