This scholarship program is run by the Global Citizenship Forum (a registered nonprofit association) and funded by a donation from Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. It supports young people with a migration background or those currently on a long-term stay in Korea who are newly entering a university in 2024, and is open to applicants living in the Seoul, Gyeonggi, or Incheon area (collectively called the “수도권,” or Seoul Capital Area).
Eligibility
You need to meet all three of the following conditions.
- You are a first-year university student in 2024 who needs financial support to continue your studies.
- As of 2024, you live in Seoul, Gyeonggi, or Incheon (the Seoul Capital Area).
- Students who fall into any one of the following income categories will be given priority:
- Recipients of Basic Livelihood Security benefits
- Near-poverty household members (the tier just above Basic Livelihood Security)
- Households at or below 60% of the national median income
Application Schedule
| Item | Date |
|---|---|
| Application period | Monday, 29 January 2024, Sunday, 3 March 2024 |
| Results announced | Monday, 11 March 2024 (notified individually) |
What You Receive
- A scholarship of 2,000,000 KRW (Korean won) per person to support your studies.
- The second-semester scholarship is paid to students who maintained their grades in the first semester (meaning no failing grades in any course).
How to Apply and What to Submit
- Prepare your scholarship application form (download the template from the Global Citizenship Forum website) together with any required supporting documents.
- Submit everything by email to gcitizenf@gmail.com.
You can find the application form and full instructions on the Global Citizenship Forum official website.
Obligations for Scholarship Recipients
- The scholarship must be used strictly for your own educational purposes.
- You are expected to take part in activities organised by the Global Citizenship Forum and to stay in communication with them.
Organiser and Funding
- Organiser: Global Citizenship Forum (registered nonprofit association)
- Funding: Donation from Hanmi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Figures and deadlines may change. Please check the Global Citizenship Forum website for the most up-to-date information before you apply.
Useful Links
- Global Citizenship Forum official website: https://www.globalcitizenship.kr/
- Scholarship detail page: https://www.globalcitizenship.kr/post/411