Embassy of the Republic of Korea
to the Independent State of Papua New Guinea

2020 Art Major Asian Scholarship Admissions Guide

(Korea National University of Arts)

Embassy of the Republic of Korea is inviting talented Papua New Guineans for ‘2020 Art Major Asian Scholarship’ of Korea National University of Arts. For any further inquiry, you may contact Office of External Affairs at the Korea National University of Arts (global@karts.ac.kr/(+82)-2-746-9073).

1.  Objective

The objective of the Art Major Asian(AMA) Scholarship Program is to support students with artistic talent to conduct advanced studies and ability in Korea National University of Arts in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between the countries.

2.  Scholarship Benefits

3. Application and Selection Schedule (The schedule can be further changed)

* Application only by postal or in person should be submitted. Online submission unavailable.

* Successful candidates will be informed through K-Arts website and personal contact.

4. Office for Document Submission

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5. Qualification

(1) Only those who hold a citizenship of the 142 countries (page 3) can apply for AMA.

(2) Have graduated or be scheduled to hold a high school/university degree by 28^th Feb 2020.

Applicants who apply for the master’s program must hold a Bachelor’s degree or a diploma that is equivalent to or higher than a Bachelor’s degree.

Applicants who are expecting to graduate by 28^th Feb 2020 must submit a certificate of expectant graduation when apply, and submit the official certificate of graduation (degree or diploma) to Karts no later than 28^th Feb 2020.

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

(4) Have no limitations in travelling abroad.

(5) Have outstanding artistic talents, gifted skills and an excellent academic record.

(6) Applicants should submit at least 3 recommendation letters. One recommended by the government, ministries, and diplomatic organizations, rector of public educational institution and/or head of government approved organizations could receive additional admission points.

(7) Applicants should enter to Korea by November 2019 and take Korean language training. 

* Applicants who hold TOPIK level 6 and prove reasonable schedule could be exempted by an agreement with AMA manager.

(8) Specific Qualification, Portfolio and Requirement by each department and major.

* Please refer to ‘APPENDIX 1’. Applicants can make own portfolio package for majors with no reference information.

6. Note

○ Dual applications are not accepted. Applicants must apply for this scholarship via only one program (undergraduate/graduate) and department-major.

○ Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicants.

○ If there is any inconsistency in the applicant’s name or birth date on submitted documents, further evidential document to verify it should be attached.

○ Original documents should be submitted. However, if they are not available, copies must be authenticated by the issuing institution that they are the same with the originals.

○ All of the materials should be A4 sized ones; if smaller, attach the material to an additional A4 sized paper; if bigger, fold it up to be an A4 sized one.

○ Documents shall be written in Korean or English. Documents written in other languages should be submitted along with notarized translation.

○ Korean proficiency (TOPIK score) shall be submitted within the period of validity.

○ Any transcripts and certificates of (expected) graduation issued must have the apostille certificate attached or undergo the consular legalization process. (Degree certificate and transcript certificate should be attached with apostille. See Apostille Certificate Submission Guide ‘APPENDIX 2’)

○ All recommendation letters shall include a personal contact and an original signature of references. 

○ Airfare for entry into Korea will not be provided to a grantee that has been staying in Korea as of the date of announcement of successful candidates.

○ K-Arts does not compensate expenses for insurance for traveling to and from Korea.

○ Grantee who is taking degree courses in other school should terminate his/her statue as a student before entrance to Korea.

○ All grantee shall take language training before his/her entrance to K-Arts, and one who cannot reach to 85% attendance record shall be eliminated and shall refund expenses.

○ Incomplete or incorrect documents may lead to application rejection or failure in the Selection Committee, and scholarship revocation even after entry into Korea.

○ The medical fee for grantee is to be reimbursed through the insurance company after s/he pays first. However, the expense for dental clinic or chronic disease will not be covered.

○ All AMA students are required to maintain strict legal and regulatory compliance for the government of Korea, K-Arts regulation and AMA regulation.

○ Any grantee who quits the program after s/he entering Korea should refund all scholarship; airfare for coming into Korea; monthly stipend and Korean language training expenses, etc.

7. Checklist

○ Application package should be arranged by the checklist order in the FORM 1.

○ Each document can be stapled, but do not staple all the documents together.

①    Application [Form 1]

②   Self-Introduction [Form 2]

③   Study Plan [Form 3]

④   Personal Medical Assessment [Form 4]

⑤   3 Letters of Recommendation [Form 5]

* References signed within 6 months as of the date of submission only are available.

⑥   Copy of diploma or certificate of (expected) graduation with Appostille.

⑦   Official Transcripts(the most recently attended from high school)

⑧   A Hard Copy of Passport

⑨   Certificate of Korean or English Proficiency

⑩   Certificates of relevant work experiences, award and/or other achievement (Optional)

⑪   Portfolio (leave your name on each page or portfolio in case of missing)

○ Please type or print clearly using black ink in Korean or in English.

○ Please state a Date in the following order : YYYY.MM.DD

○ Please remove the instructions and the directions in the blank before print.

○ Don’t change anything in the form and extend the page.