2018 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICAN AND LATIN AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS

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1 2018 GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP FOR AFRICAN AND LATIN AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Hosted by Dongseo Dongseo (DSU) has been selected as a host institution of the 2018 GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) for African and Latin American Undergraduate Students. We invite outstanding undergraduate students from Latin America to apply for this training program designed to provide in-depth academic training and invaluable experience in Korea. The program seeks to nurture future leaders who will contribute to the development of global society and to friendship between Korea and their home country. 1. Dongseo Dongseo is a private university founded in It has 3 colleges, 14 academic divisions, and 57 majors. The academic community comprises 11,000 full-time students, including roughly 1,000 international students from roughly 70 countries worldwide. DSU is specialized in Film & Imagery, Design, Contents, Information Technology, International Studies, and language teaching for foreigners. DSU is a highly globalized university that runs cooperative programs with 214 partner universities in 38 countries. It also has overseas campuses in the U.S. and China. 2. GKS Scholarship Program Overview Title: 2018 GKS for African and Latin American Undergraduate Students Period: July 9 (Mon) ~ Aug 10 (Fri), 2018 / 5 weeks Number of Participants: 20 undergraduate students from Latin America Benefits: round trip air ticket, room and board, and health insurance 3. Training Institutions and Fields Training Institution Training Field Dongseo ICT Convergence Latin America Chonnam National Material Science and Engineering 1

2 4. Eligibility a. Be a citizen of a Latin American country b. Be enrolled as an undergraduate student in the second to fourth year at a university/college located in a Latin American country c. Be fluent in English (TOEFL 530, IELTS 5.5 or equivalent level) d. Currently study in an academic field such as Computer Engineering, Game Engineering or Design e. Be mentally and physically healthy f. Have the ability and willingness to adapt to culture and life in Korea 5. Application Details a. Application Office Training Institution Contact for Application Latin America Dongseo Chonnam National International Exchange Center Mr. Leo Choi: chs@dongseo.ac.kr Tel: International Affairs Office Ms. Byeol Jeon: jeonbeyl@jnu.ac.kr Tel: b. How to Apply 1 Choose one of the institutions listed according to your major. You are ineligible to apply to more than one university. Multiple applications will be excluded during the final selection process. 2 Submit all required documents to the application office of the chosen institution. 3 If you pass the document screening process, you will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be conducted by either Skype or phone. 4 The chosen institution will nominate students to NIIED, which will make the final decisions and announce the successful applicants for each university. c. Application Deadline: April 13 application is available but the original document must be submitted after the final selection process 2

3 d. Required Documents 1 Completed application form 2 Copy of your passport s information page 3 Proof of enrollment at your current university/college 4 Original sealed transcript from your current university 5 Self-introduction and research plan 6 Letter of recommendation from an academic source Additional documents may be required for the screening process 6. Benefits and Responsibilities a. Round trip air ticket, room and board for the duration of the program, and traveler s insurance are provided. b. Participants are responsible for transportation in their home country, visa fees, etc. 7. Program at DSU During the five weeks of the program, students will acquire knowledge related to their major, especially in the areas of Pi & IoT, VR, Computer, AI and. Through team projects, students will gain practical experience and determine their own goals for the final project presentation. Apart from the abovementioned major studies, students will also study basic language and participate in various cultural activities, city tours and field trips. The specific program schedule can be found below. Week 1 Time Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun - Arrival Opening Meeting/ Campus History & Busan City - Medical Examination Busan City (Gyeongju) 3

4 - - 19:00 and Orientation Welcome Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner Week 2 Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Industrial Field Trip History & (Gimhae) - 19:00 Week 3 Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun History and History and :00 Industrial Field Trip ( Food) 17:00-4

5 Week 4 Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun AI AI AI :00 Lunch AI AI AI Self- Study Self- Study Industrial Field Trip 17:00- Week 5 Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Move to VR/Compute r Final Presentation Chonbuk National Closing by - NIIED :00 AI Closing & Farewell Party Closing by NIIED Move to Busan Departure 17:00-8. Other Details a. The program will be offered in English. b. Students will stay in a 2-person shared dormitory. c. All lectures and events associated with the program are mandatory. Participation during weekends may be required. 5

6 d. Students are recommended to visit the NIIED website ( before arrival in Korea to learn basic aspects of language, education, culture, etc. e. An official announcement regarding the GKS Summer Program for African and Latin American Students may be viewed on the NIIED website ( 6