OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATION! HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ASEAN TALENTS: SCHOLARSHIP FOR ASEAN FACULTY MEMBERS

OPEN CALL FOR APPLICATION!

HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ASEAN TALENTS:

SCHOLARSHIP FOR ASEAN FACULTY MEMBERS

Looking for an opportunity to study abroad in Korea?

Then, apply for Higher Education for ASEAN Talent (HEAT) scholarship program !

The Korean Ministry of Education (KMOE) and Korean Council for University Education (KCUE) have launched a scholarship program for ASEAN faculty members: Higher Education for ASEAN Talents (HEAT) . HEAT scholarship program aims to invite faculty members from ASEAN higher education institutions to support their acquisition of a doctoral degree in Korea with the aim to enhance their expertise and promote people-to-people exchanges between Korea and ASEAN.

Applicant Requirement:

Applicants with ASEAN citizenship
Applicants who are academic faculty members at 4-year college/university in their home country
Applicants whose highest educational attainment is a master’s degree or its equivalent
Applicants who are in good health both physically and mentally to allow them to pursue their studies
Applicants who have discussed an academic leave of absence with the university they belong to and how to contribute to their school after their return
Applicants who are younger than 45 years old on the day that the doctoral program starts
Applicants who have a sufficient level of proficiency in Korean or English
Applicants who meet each university’s additional requirements

Benefits:

Roundrip travel (one time only): Round-trip economy class flight ticket
Monthly allowance: 1,100 USD per month
Relocation (settlement) allowance (one time only): 300 USD upon arrival
Tuition: All admission fees are waived by the host institution
Dissertation Printing Costs: 400-600 USD, depending on the actual cost
Language Training Costs and Medical Insurance: the amount of coverage or benefits will vary depending on each university
Other Costs: Various incidental allowances depending on each university
All grants will be paid in KRW and the amount may vary depending on the exchange rate

Required documents

Form 1. Permission for Study Leave
Form 2. Applicant Agreement
Form 3. Personal Medical Assessment
Original Certificate of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree and each transcript
Certificate of Employment
Applicant’s Proof of Citizenship Documents

Place of submission: University Admissions office

Applicants are to submit applications by airmail or online to one of the six designated universities directly.

University	Deadline of Submission
Chung-Ang University	2022. 4. 8.
Ewha Womans University	2022. 3. 18.
Jeonbuk National University	2022. 3. 14. ~ 3. 25.
Kangwon National University	2022. 3. 2. ~ 3. 11.
Korea University	2022. 3. 7 ~ 3. 25.
Kyung Hee University	2022. 3. 18.