2024 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP

Graduate Degree Program

Application Checklist
Embassy Track (공관전형) ✘ University Track (대학전형)
Name of Institution Receiving Application (공관/대학명): ___CHONNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY _______________

Applicant’s Full Name(성명) : (Family, Given, Middle) NGUYEN THI THU THUY

Country of Citizenship(국가) : VIETNAM

Checklist (List of Documents to Submit) Click the box( ) to check or uncheck.

Master's Doctoral Research
Type No. Application Documents Check

1 (form 1) Application Form Required Required Required ✘

2 (form 2) Personal Statement Required Required Required ✘
3 (form 3) Study Plan Required Required ✘
Documents 4 (form 4) Research Proposal (only applicable for research program applicants) Required
to
complete 5 (form 5) ONE Letter of Recommendation Required Required Required ✘
(Required) 6 (form 6) Letter of Invitation (issued by the research program university) Required
7 (form 7) GKS Applicant Agreement Required Required Required ✘
8 (form 8) Personal Medical Assessment Required Required Required ✘
9 (form 9) Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information Required Required Required ✘
10 Applicant's/Parent(s)' Proof of Citizenship and Family Relationship Document Required Required Required ✘
11 Bachelor's Graduation Certificate (or Diploma) Required Required Required ✘
Certificate 11' Bachelor's Degree Transcript Required Required Required ✘
s 12 Master's Graduation Certificate (or Diploma) Required Required
(Required) 12' Master's Degree Transcript Required Required
Must be Doctoral Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
13 Required
Apostilled - only applicable for postdoctoral research program applicants
or Doctoral Degree Transcript
13' Required
Consular - only applicable for postdoctoral research program applicants
confirmed Certificate of Employment
14 Required
- only applicable to professionals under the research program
15* Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document Optional Optional Optional
*Required for
relevant Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document
16* Optional Optional Optional
applicants - applicant and his/her parent(s)
17* Proof of Korean War Veteran's Descendant Optional Optional Optional
Certificates of Employment or Working Experience
18*
Optional
- only applicable to Global Network program Applicants
Other 19 Score report of valid TOPIK (original) or English Proficiency Test (copy) Optional Optional Optional
documents 20 Awards and other certificates, etc. (copy) Optional Optional Optional ✘
(Optional) 21 Applicant’s Passport (copy) Optional Optional Optional ✘

FORM 1. 2024 Global Korea Scholarship Application

Items marked in the red box are required for all applicants. Delete all pink-colored examples before applying. All information
must be typed in English ONLY.
1. Application Track and Application Program 지원 전형 및 프로그램
Track Program
Embassy Track Select only ONE program

General 일반 Overseas Korean 재외동포 International Reconstruction Talent (Ukraine) 국제재건인재(우크라이나)

University Track Select only ONE program
✘ General 일반 R-GKS ✘ R&D 연구개발 Research 연구 Global Network 글로벌네트워크

2. Degree Program to Apply 지원 학위 과정

Select only ONE program
✘ Master’s Degree 석사 Doctoral Degree 박사 Research 연구

3. Desired Field of Study (Division) 희망계열 * Please refer to the “University Information” file
You can select multiple fields
Liberal Arts 인문 Social Science 사회 Natural Science 자연과학
Arts and Sports 예체능 Education 교육 Medicine 의학
✘ Engineering 공학 Artificial Intelligence (AI) 인공지능

4. Information of the Applicant 지원자 정보

Family Name 성 NGUYEN

Full Name Given Name 이름 THUY

성명 Photo
Middle Name 중간 이름 THI THU
Size: 3cm x 4 cm
*Please write your full name as indicated on your passport or official documents
증명사진
Date of Birth (YYYY-MM-DD)
1998-11-05 Gender 성별 Male ✘ Female
생년월일

Country of Citizenship 국적 VIETNAM

Korean Citizenship Applicant’s Parent(s) Yes ✘ No

Applicant Yes ✘ No
한국국적 여부 (if any one of your parents has Korean Citizenship, check ‘YES’)

Current or previous GKS scholar 기존 GKS 장학생 재지원 ✘ No Yes (selected year: /degree achieved: )

Address Duong Noi Ward, Ha Dong District, Ha Noi City, Vietnam, ZIPCODE: 12114
Contact Information
지원자 본인 연락처 Phone (start with the country code) +84-38-599-7171
*Must be applicant’s
E-mail nguyenthuthuy54.it@gmail.com

5. Choice of University and Department 지원대학 및 학과

 Embassy Track applicants can choose up to THREE different universities in any order of preference. However, Choice 1 must be
from Type B universities.
 Field of Study (Division) and Department should match the information provided in the “University Information” file

Other (i.e., major)

Field of Study (Division)
University 대학 Department 학과 (optional)
계열 기타(세부전공 등)
 Type B
Choice 1

Type A or B
Embassy Choice 2
Track
Type A or B
Choice 3

Type A or B Department of
CHONNAM NATIONAL Department of Data
✘ University Track Engineering Business
UNIVERSITY Science
Administration

6. Language Abilities 어학 능력

1 2 3 4 5 6급 TOEIC
English Proficiency Test
TOPIK Level
Test Held/Test Date (회차/시험일) Scores TOEFL
한국어능력시험 성적
영어공인시험 성적
IELTS

7. Level of Education 학력 정보
High School Program (Required for all applicants)

High School Name 학교명 CAM PHA HIGH SCHOOL

High School
Location (Country) 소재국 VIETNAM
고등학교
Year of Graduation
2015
졸업 연도

Bachelor’s Degree (Required for all applicants)

University Name 학교명 VIETNAM ACADEMY OF FINANCE

Location (Country) 소재국 VIETNAM

University
대학 Major 전공 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Graduation date
or Degree awarded date 2020-10-05
졸업일 또는 학위수여일
Degree Thesis
(If available) Em tìm thêm bài báo đã đăng
Title
Published books
& research papers

Master’s Degree (Required for Doctoral and Research program applicants)

University Name 학교명

Location (Country) 소재국

University
대학 Major 전공
Graduation date
or Degree awarded date
졸업일 또는 학위수여일
 Degree Thesis
(If available)
Title
Published books
(If available)
& research papers

Doctoral Degree (Required for Postdoctoral Research program applicants)

University Name 학교명

Location (Country) 소재국

University
대학 Major 전공
Graduation date
or Degree awarded date
졸업일 또는 학위수여일
Dissertation Title (If available)
Published books
(If available)
& research papers

8. Cumulative GPA (CGPA) of the previous degree* program 직전학위 종합평균평점

* For example, the previous degree program of a doctoral degree program applicant is a master’s degree program
CGPA Converted CGPA 변환성적** Score Percentile
전체평균평점 (in 4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100 scale only) 백분율 환산점수

3.62/4.0

** If your CGPA does not belong to any of the GPA scales we accept (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100-point scale), provide your original CGPA and a converted CGPA.
It is required to submit a supplementary document issued by the relevant university that supports your converted grade.

GPA indicated on the academic transcript of the previous degree program 직전학위 성적표 상 표기된 학기/학년별 평점
Year 1st year 2nd year 3rd year 4th year * If needed, you may modify columns
Semeste
r 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2
/Term
Grades
/ / / / / / / /
or Rank
※ If your academic transcript only indicates CGPA and does not provide GPA per semester, then you may leave this table empty.

9. Previously Received Scholarship from Korean Government or Institutions (if any) 한국 장학금 수혜사실(해당자만)

Sponsor Name of the Scholarship Period

지원 기관 장학금명 수혜 기간
10. Previous Visits to Korea or Currently Residing in Korea (if any) 한국 방문 혹은 체류 정보(해당자만 기재)

Period Purpose of Stay City/Region Affiliated Organization (if any) Visa Type
방문/체류 기간 방문/체류 목적 도시/지역 방문/체류 기관(해당자만) 비자 종류

※ Please put your visa type especially if you are currently residing in Korea.

THE ANSWERS I HAVE GIVEN ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. IF MY

ANSWERS CONTAIN ANY KIND OF FALSEHOOD, I WILL TAKE ANY LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature

FORM 2. PERSONAL STATEMENT
Dear committee,
My name is Thuy, and my full name is Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy. Originating from Vietnam, I’m currently compiling
these documents with the aim of seeking an opportunity to further my studies in Korea. Within this statement, I
endeavor to present to the committee my comprehensive profile, profound motivation, and fundamental background,
all of which I believe align well with the academic pursuit I am applying for. However, prior to delving into a detailed
introduction of myself, I wish to elucidate the motivations behind my aspiration for higher education; the reasons for
selecting Korea as my desired destination; and my desire to participate in the GKS program.
In light of the challenges posed by environmental issues such as climate change and resource depletion, as well as the
emergence of new scientific and technological advancements, and the evolving global geopolitical landscape, nations
worldwide, particularly developed ones, appear to be increasingly investing in science, technology, and fostering
strategic relationships with countries pivotal to their future development. In this dynamic context, I find myself
contemplating the trajectory of the world in the coming years, pondering which academic path will pave the way for a
successful career, and what steps I must take to prepare for the future. After careful introspection, seeking guidance
from esteemed mentors, and reflecting on my aspirations, I have decided to pursue a graduate program that offers
access to cutting-edge knowledge, facilitates the establishment of broad professional networks within the field
conducive to future growth, and provides exposure to diverse working methodologies in a foreign setting distinct from
my own. Envisioning a strategic roadmap for myself, I aim to select an institution in a developed country, where I can
access the most current information and immerse myself in a conducive learning environment. Opting for a
scholarship is imperative as it would enable me to focus solely on my studies and research endeavors, covering
personal living expenses and ensuring my well-being. Furthermore, I aim to choose a country with strong bilateral
relations with my own, as such ties often unblock potential opportunities for individuals adept at navigating both
cultures. Korea emerges as an ideal destination meeting these criteria. Notably, the Korean government has recently
unveiled an ambitious science and technology investment strategy, pledging 170,000 billion won over five years, with
the aim of positioning the nation among the top five global leaders in the field by 2030. This strategic vision promises
favorable conditions for scholars and researchers alike. Drawing on insights from my mentor, I recognize that while
Japan was previously esteemed as a destination for researchers, Korea now offers greater stability, attractiveness, and
technological prowess. Additionally, Korea’s allure extends beyond its academic landscape; its scenic beauty, depicted
vividly in cinematic portrayals, captivates my imagination. Aligning with my mentor’s advice, I endeavor to secure a
stable financial footing and optimal research conditions, allowing me to devote myself entirely to academic pursuits.
The GKS scholarship stands out as the premier opportunity for international students in Korea, as affirmed through
conversations with a colleague who benefitted from the program at Ulsan University (울산대학교), regaling me with
her enriching experiences supported by the GKS initiative.
I have got the chance to know about Chonnam National University (CNU) through another friend, who is working in
the Electrical Engineering Department of CNU. I embarked on a quest for information regarding specialized
departments aligning with my expertise in data analysis. Presently, I am employed by a bank in Hanoi – the capital of
Vietnam, where I serve diligently in the Risk Management Department. Data constitutes an integral component of my
daily tasks, as I engage in comprehensive data analysis tasks within the Business Analysis (BA) team. Our
responsibilities extend to furnishing collected information to the IT team for the development of tailored software
solutions and reports, crucial for ensuring the stability and security of the bank’s systems. Reflecting on my
professional journey, I am inclined to believe that the Department of Data Science at CNU perfectly matches my
aspirations. Extensive research into the Graduate School of Data Science at CNU has revealed insights into its
orientation and training objectives. It is said that the department aims to nurture students into adept data analysis
professionals through a structured curriculum encompassing fundamental theory, programming proficiency, project-
based learning, and problem-solving-oriented subject. This resonates deeply with my academic background and
industrial experience, rendering me confident in the compatibility of my profile with the department’s ethos.
Consequently, I’m poised to articulate my academic and professional journey, substantiating my suitability for
enrollment in the esteemed Department of Data Science at Chonnam National University.
I obtained a B.S. degree in management information systems from the Vietnam Academy of Finance, Hanoi, Vietnam,
graduating in 2020 with an excellent degree (GPA: 3.6/4.0). The Vietnam Academy of Finance is a prestigious
university in Vietnam, where there are four parliamentary chairmen (국회의장) and many successful businessmen
have studied. During the final year of my undergraduate studies, I secured a business analysis internship position with
the Cyber Software company, where I honed my skills in SQL DDL and SQL DML for database management, query
composition, and data manipulation. Moreover, I gained proficiency in implementing functions and procedures in
SQL Server, alongside utilizing UML, Axure RP 8, and Figma. After six months at Cyber Software, driven by my
academic accomplishments, I transitioned to ETC Technology System, because I have received a bachelor's degree,
and I can transfer to a better company. Here, I am lucky to have had an opportunity to work on projects including the
Datawarehouse Project for IBM Vietnam, and the Payment Hub Project with some skills I have such as building data
profiling using IBM Information Analyzer, specializing in banking payment system, and gaining knowledge on
SWIFT message, banking channel and gateway. After with ETC Tech (2 years), I came with Viettel Software, which is
the biggest company in Vietnam. Here, I am a business data analysis engineer. My work is to collect and analyze data
from relevant divisions in the company; communicate, guide, and organize training for divisions about data systems;
write documents such as SRS, and Business Process Modelling Notation (BMPN). After 4 months with Viettel, I came
with VPBank, which belongs to the Top 4 banks in Vietnam. Here I am also the business data analysis engineer and
become a Senior member of VPBank. After undergraduate school, and experience in companies, I have cultivated
some skills, and certificates in the data analysis area. I will send with my proposal some certificates that I have got
until now including a BI Data Analyst Associate Certificate from Microsoft, and Data Warehousing AWS, and a Cloud
Practitioner AWS from Amazon Web Services (AWS), which is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted
cloud. Besides, I also include some community certificates, that I have gotten from my social activities including two
certificates from the U.S Embassy for my effort as a volunteer for the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
(YSEALI) of the U.S government. Another certificate from the Vietnam Young Entrepreneur Association (VYEA) for
the organizing committee of the event in 2018.
In my career until now, I met with beloved mentors. As you know, in each duration of our life, having a suitable
mentor is very meaningful. And I appreciate my life because I always meet good mentors in each stage of my life.
They give me advice, and orientations in my life. I am grateful to them a lot. In my proposal, I have also included a
recommendation letter from my best teacher in my university. He motivates me a lot and teaches me a lot. I hope that
you can see some comments about me from him. I also present my study plan and my research proposal. I really hope
that I can read it to see my motivation to become a student at your university. I have not applied for the Embassy track
before, I have just set my target at Chonnam National University, therefore I expect totally in this application.
Finally, I really hope that the committee can give me a chance to do my plan to become a master's student at the
Department of Data Science, Chonnam National University. I am willing to provide any additional information you
may need.

Thank you very much.

Thanks and best regards,

Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy (투이)

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature

FORM 3. STUDY PLAN

Dear Committee,
It is a pleasure for me to present my study plan to express my desire to study at our university. I draft this plan and I
hope that I will have an opportunity to complete it.
I think that the first step for a suitable study plan should be to determine my conditions and prepare the necessary
thoughts and orientations before beginning a new journey in your country. In this application, I have applied for the
master's program in the Graduate School of Data Science. Data science is one of the foundational pillars of the digital
economy and the 4.0 industrial revolution, so I would like to spend time immersing myself in studying it. I see that the
learning path of the GKS program includes three years, one year for language study, and two years for the main
program. Therefore, the first work I need to carefully focus on is the language program. After that, I will try to pass
the language test to enroll in the main program and cultivate valuable knowledge and reality experience through the
master's program before preparing for the future after time in the academic area. To carry out this plan, the first thing I
need is to have a good language background. Therefore, I will first present my awareness of the importance and plan
for improving and enhancing Korean, and English language.
Nowadays language plays a very crucial role in an open, inclusive, and interconnected world. I have some foreign
friends, they said to me that there are some areas in the world, people can speak several languages. The language is
the main method for exchanging culture and knowledge. Especially, in study and learning, language is the expression
of thinking. I understand that is the reason why the GKS program spent one year learning the Korean language. I
should learn Korean to integrate with the local community, learn about your country’s culture, and better absorb
knowledge during the next main semesters. Motivated by these reasons, I am determined to learn Korean and English
also. I think that the most important thing in learning a language is the environment. If I can come to the Chonnam
National University, I will be immersed in an international environment, where many students from many countries
live. I plan to live in the dormitory, where I can meet with the most international friends. I will live, work, and make
friends with them. By that, I can both study and learn about new cultures in the world. It will be lucky if they also are
GKS scholars. I can invite them to learn Korean together, or even, I will have Korean friends. Besides, I also need to
study hard in the lecture rooms, listen attentively, take notes, and try to practice in class. After class, I plan to discuss
and practice with a friend in the GKS class and ask my Korean friend to better understand the context of each case. I
think it is so good method to improve my language skills.
The language program is wonderful and worth waiting for, but it also ends soon. I need to prepare for the final test, I
should revise in detail the lessons to make sure to memorize important knowledge parts. I will try to pass the final test
with a good score, and then I will participate in the main program. I think the main program will have courses in the
lecture room, some project work, and research work. I will try to learn to cultivate valuable knowledge. In the
bachelor program, I obtained an excellent degree with a high GPA score, and I made for myself a goal of a high GPA
like that for the master's degree. I think that the important thing is to have a suitable method, if I have a good method,
I will approach subjects more easily, and spend less time. I will study effectively by using the three-step method,
learning to know, learning to understand, and learning to memorize, which I have applied very effectively in my
undergraduate program. I learned this method from one of my teachers and I have applied this method very
successfully in my university program. The first step is class time, in the classroom, I will not focus too much on
explaining complex issues of the lesson. Rather than that, I will concentrate on listening to the Professor more, and
take note of the key ideas and important issues that the Professor emphasizes in the lesson. Thus, I will have an
overview of what the lesson is about, and understand and record the most important issues of the lesson. Of course at
this step I probably do not fully understand it, but I recorded it for revising. To do that I will separate each notebook
page into two parts, on the right side I will take note of the content of the lesson, and on the left side. I will spend
explaining important ideas in the second step. In the second step, I will try to explain all the important things of the
lesson and review the lesson from a different perspective. I can ask my friend, and Professor about issues that I can
not understand, but I think Professor will be busy, so I will only ask when absolutely necessary. The last step will be
carried out during the exam preparation time. I will summarize the course, and because I have understood it before, I
will easily remember them. I hope that such methods will give me a good score.
Besides the courses, the research work is also a very important point. I have applied for the research and development
(R&D) program, therefore, the research work is even more important than the course works. I understand that the
research is to discover new things, based on existing things. This work is a hard duty, it needs experience, base
knowledge, research skills, and hard work. I think a good schedule for research work should include three points the
advisor, the method of research, and the topic. I will present my perspective on these points to demonstrate my idea of
having a good research plan. The first point is the advisor, the Professor will give me guidance, research orientation,
support, and encouragement. The Professor will determine almost all remaining factors when they can also give me a
good lab, with high energy labmate, research equipment, financial and psychological support. Every day we can work
very hard but if your work does not track a good direction, all of your efforts will be in vain. On the contrary, if you
follow the guidance of your Professor, with appropriate communication and consensus, you will always be on a path
forward. In addition, if I can choose a good Professor with good condition lab, I will have a better research condition
and can be exposed to modern equipment, which is ideal conditions for research. In a well-organized laboratory, I can
access large projects, thereby building experience for myself. Furthermore, I will have the opportunity to work with
experienced labmates, who can teach me research and experimental skills. As a manager, Professor also encourages
me a lot, and provides me with good financial and research conditions, so that I can focus on research. Therefore, in
the first point, I should observe and study the laboratories in the Department before I can find and connect with a
suitable Professor in the Department, and propose to them my desire to become a professional researcher in the future.
When I have chosen the laboratory and Professor, I will study and learn from labmates, and Professors. I can gain
reality experience through working process with students in the laboratory. I think the best method is to learn from
labmates. I can see by my eye their working methods. I also need to work actively to follow the working rhythm of
the laboratory and get different results. The last point is the research topic, which is a crucial point. I will discuss with
Professor to choose a suitable research direction. Of course, in the master's degree, I think that building a good
background for myself with basic knowledge and learning more research and experimental skills should be a priority,
but I also should choose a research direction. By that, I can be familiar with the research process from basics to
research ideas. The important thing is that I need to arrange my time properly, build, adjust, and update my work plan
at each stage. I made a goal to obtain scholarships and awards from the university, I will study the conditions before,
work hard, and prepare for conditions as soon as possible. I also should spend time participating in social activities,
socializing, and connecting with friends to learn more from interdisciplinary knowledge, entertain, and be more
motivated to study. It is also really meaningful for me.
Finally, talking about my future plan after finishing the GKS program, I still do not have a specific plan. It influences
the research conditions and labor market conditions. If my country or other countries can give me good research
conditions, and when I see that the research conditions are more meaningful compared to the industry works, I may
continue with the PhD program. If not, I will find industry work relating to the data science area, and cultivate the
reality experience, and I may come back with a PhD program in the future if needed. But the thing I can make sure, I
will choose a work that can relate to a Korean company or Korean research organization so that I can take advantage
of my background as well as build economic-social-cultural relationships between Korea and Vietnam, which is
progressing day by day.
Thank you so much for the time to read my study plan in detail. I will be very happy and lucky if I receive the
committee’s approval to allow me to participate in the GKS program.
I hope the committee can give me an opportunity to complete my study plan.
Looking forward to your consideration.

Best regards,
Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy (투이)

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature

FORM 4. RESEARCH PROPOSAL

Instructions: This form is required for the research program applicants only. Please type in Korean or in English. The essay
must be single spaced within THREE pages, with the font Times New Roman/ 바탕체/돋움체, size 11 (11 points). Please
include the following items in your proposal. Please delete the instructions before submitting the application.
 Research Topic
 Research Objectives
 Detailed Research Plan
 Research Methodology
  Expected Result of the Research
 Research Timetable

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature

FORM 5. RECOMMENDATION LETTER

SECTION 1: To be completed by applicant

 Applicant’s Name: NGUYEN THI THU THUY

 Program applying for: ✘ Master’s degree Doctoral degree Research
 Intended Major: Data Science

SECTION 2: To be completed by your recommender

  Recommender’s Name:
 Affiliated Institution: Vietnam Academy of Finance
 Position/Title:
 Email:
 Phone:
 Please type the recommendation below:

Dear Admission Team of Chonnam National University,

I am writing this letter to recommend my old student – Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy - for her expectation to become a GKS
student at your university. I am …, Head of the Information Department, Vietnam Academy of Finance, and also her
old teacher in some subject, research project, and the advisor for her bachelor thesis, you can refer to my information
in the above declaration.
With the most trust, I strongly recommend Thuy, a smart, mature, and ambitious student, as a potential applicant for
your program. I have had the opportunity to guide her for the past few years ago when she was a student at Vietnam
Academy of Finance. I detect this student in the teaching time. In the class, when I ask students, she often gives active
perspectives that are interesting and clear. Not many students can have such a comprehensive vision and coherent
thinking. For example, when asking her a demonstrating algorithm to query date data, she feedback method by using
the rule of the number of quarters in the year and the number of repetitions of the month rather than a normal
algorithm using a formal search loop. Many times like that she impressed me a lot. She also has a good view of the
world around her and understands political and socio-economic situations, as well as technological developments and
trends. In her bachelor thesis, she made a model for the …. and received a very good review from the committee. In
the bachelor's degree, I have also guided her to do a research project that looks for numerical prediction solutions for
the stock market. Your research has been awarded by the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade.
She told to me that, she aims to apply for the R&D program of your organization. I believe that Thuy would be an
excellent student for such a program. She has experienced industrial work in good companies, where her knowledge
in school is truly promoted. She is early to become a senior member of VPBank, with a data analyst position. Actually,
the study direction about data in the financial area is a new direction in the academic area, Thuy, and her classmates
are the first classes of students we have trained in this field. After graduating, she got a good job, gained valuable
experience, and grew quickly at work. We still maintain relationships for university-industry cooperation. Through
reality projects, she has good reality skills in the data area, and I think she can quickly access your system.
After a discussion with her, I understand her expectations to become a student at your university. I believe that she
will be an excellent student for your organization. Without hesitation, I highly recommend her for any academic or
project opportunity you may ask her for. I am confident that she will make valuable contributions and shine in your
university.
As her teacher, I hope my excellent student can build a solid career foundation with your national scholarship. If you
want to confirm any information, feel free to contact me through my email.
Sincerely,

Dr. Nguyen Van A

Chair of Automation and Control Engineerin

Recommender’s Signature Date

 FORM 6. LETTER OF INVITATION
Instructions: This form is required for the research program applicants only and must be completed by the staff or faculty of
the inviting university. Letter of Invitation already completed on the previous (2023) form will be accepted in 2024 GKS-G

A. Applicant Information
 Full Name:
 Nationality:
 Final Degree:
 Current Affiliation:
 Current Position:

B. Invitation Details
 Period of Invitation: 6 months 1 year
  Department:
 Professor: (signature)
 Research Plan (Please briefly describe the applicant’s research topic and plan):
 University’s Support Plan
1) Please check all that applies:
Participation in our university’s research project
Support for coursework, as in auditing a course
Personal research office
Access to the university’s library
Financial support for attending academic conferences
On-campus accommodation
Other
2) University Support Details:

I hereby confirm that our university (institution) will invite the above person as a research program scholar
under the GKS Program.

Date (yyyy-mm-dd):

President (Signature) University (Official Seal)

FORM 7. GKS APPLICANT AGREEMENT

As an applicant for Global Korea Scholarship program, I agree to abide by the following;

1. The information I have provided in this application forms are true and accurate and all documents I
submitted to the National Institute for International Education (hereafter NIIED) are genuine. ✘
2. I understand that all the documents submitted to NIIED for GKS will not be returned regardless of the
final outcome of the selection process. ✘
3. I will abide by all the Korean laws and ordinances. ✘
4. I will respect and uphold the values of the Korean culture and society. ✘
5. I will fulfill my responsibilities as a GKS scholar to the best of my abilities. ✘
6. I will not participate in any form of political activities (such as organizing or joining a political party,
attending political meetings, publishing articles and declarations, and organizing or participating in
political demonstrations). ✘
7. I will maintain financial integrity at a personal level. ✘
8. I accept NIIED’s decision concerning the degree program and the Korean language program. ✘
9. I understand that once I am selected as a GKS scholar. I am not permitted to change the university,
 either for the Korean language program. ✘
10. I will abide by the academic regulations and requirements of NIIED, Korean language institution, and
university. ✘
11. I understand that if I have any dependents that will accompany me to Korea, I am responsible for all
matters concerning those dependents such as visa issuance and that NIIED will not provide any extra
expenses or support regarding my dependents. ✘
12. I hereby authorize NIIED to verify the information disclosed in this application form and the
documents required by GKS as well as to collect any other information deemed necessary by GKS to
determine my suitability as an applicant from any institution, organization or individual issuing said
information and/or documentation. This includes but is not limited to contacting recommenders or
previous employers. ✘
13. I hereby understand that all information provided to NIIED will be stored in secured servers where
access will be limited to GKS team and its affiliates. I understand that all reasonable efforts will be
made to protect confidential and sensitive information. By signing below and submitting my
application, I agree to these terms. ✘
14. I understand that failure to uphold any of the above statements may be grounds for termination of my
scholarship offer. ✘

I confirm that I read all of the above conditions. I also understand that the violation of any one of the
above might result in warning or cancellation of the scholarship.

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature

FORM 8. PERSONAL MEDICAL ASSESSMENT

Instructions: This form is just a personal medical assessment and applicants do not need to obtain a comprehensive medical
examination at this stage

Question Yes No If Yes, please explain

1. Have you ever had an infectious disease that posed a risk to
✘
public health? (e.g. tuberculosis)
2. Do you have allergies? ✘
3. Do you have hyper tension? ✘
4. Do you have diabetes? ✘
5. Do you have any type of Hepatitis? ✘
6. Have you ever suffered from or been treated for depression,
anxiety, or any other mental or mood disorder? (If you have
✘
received treatment, please explain and attach an official
medical report.)
7. Have you ever been addicted to alcohol? ✘
8. Have you ever abused any narcotic, stimulant, hallucinogen or
✘
other substance, either legally or illegally?
9. Have you been hospitalized in the last two (2) years? ✘
10. Have you had any serious injury, ailment or sickness in the ✘
 last five (5) years?
11. Do you have any visual or hearing impairment? ✘
12. Do you have any physical disabilities? ✘
13. Do you have any cognitive/mental disabilities? ✘
14. Are you taking any prescribed medication? ✘
15. Are you on a special diet? ✘

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name

Signature

FORM 9. CONSENT TO COLLECT AND USE PERSONAL

INFORMATION
A. Any information used for identifying individuals that is acquired by NIIED will be stored, used and/or analyzed only within the
scope of NIIED activities, and in accordance with NIIED’s policy and regulations.
B. NIIED may provide and disclose the collected information aforesaid to a third party in accordance with NIIED’s policy and
regulations, with the relevant laws of Korea, or upon the request from the Government of Korea.
C. NIIED reserves the right to use all the documents or products produced by participants for the purpose of the GKS Program
including their duplication, translation, distribution, and/or posting on websites (NIIED’s website and/or other websites related to
Korean ODA).
D. NIIED takes measures required to prevent leakage, loss, or destruction of acquired information.
E. You have a right for refusal to agree with the above conditions, however, please be informed that there may be limitations to your
participation to the NIIED GKS Program.

 Agreement on Collection and Use of Personal Data

According to Article 15 of the Personal Information Protect Act of Korea, NIIED collects and uses the participants’ Personal Information in
accordance with NIIED policy and regulations.

Personal Information Collected Purpose Retention Period

Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, phone number, e-mail address, Candidate review and selection for the GKS
home address, TOPIK level, TOPIK level acquisition date, university, program, Implementation and promotion of the 20 years
language institution, academic records, degree, department, major, GKS Program, Management* of GKS scholars (soft copy)
field of study, start date and end date of scholarship period, current and alumni /
country of residence, employment status (job category, relation to * identification of participants, record keeping, 5 year
Korea, workplace information, relation to major), previous degree supporting NIIED’s activities, on/offline alumni (hard copy)
database management, operation of alumni website, etc.
※ You may refuse to agree for the collection and use of your personal information, however, it may lead to limited support from NIIED
 regarding visa issuance, immigration management, flight and accommodation arrangement, insurance and medical service.

Agree ✘ Disagree

 Agreement on Provision of Personal Information to a Third Party

According to Article 17 of the Personal Information Protect Act of Korea, NIIED collects and uses the participants’ Personal Information; and is
able to provide such information for a third party in accordance with NIIED policy and regulations.

Personal Information Collected Purpose Third Parties Retention Period

Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, Management of student Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of
phone number, e-mail address, home address, information, Visa issuance, Foreign Affairs and its Overseas
TOPIK level, TOPIK level acquisition date, Implementation and promotion Missions, Ministry of Education, 20 years
university, language institution, academic of the GKS program, Alumni Ministry of Science & ICT, Ministry of (soft copy)
records, degree, department, major, field of activity support and alumni Culture, Sports & Tourism and Korean
study, start date and end date of scholarship database management Culture & Information Service,
/
period, current country of residence, (including newsletter service), Ministry of Personnel Management, 5 year
employment status (job category, relation to Strengthening partnerships GKS universities, etc. (hard copy)
Korea, workplace information, relation to between Korea and partner
major), previous degree countries
※ You may refuse to agree for the provision of your personal information to a third party, however, it may lead to limited support from
NIIED’s service including alumni activities

Agree ✘ Disagree

Date (yyyy-mm-dd) Applicant’s Full Name Signature