Application tips for GKS [ft. university vs. embassy track, lovely campus view]

When it comes to studying in Korea, the GKS scholarship is probably one of the best known scholarship programs. If you're interested in applying either through the university or embassy track, then check out this video from two GKS scholars who are pursuing their Master's studies in Korea. This video focuses on the differences between university vs. embassy track, application strategy and other useful tips to help guide you through the application process.
Also! Stay tuned for a follow-up video that asks our scholars about their personal experience during the GKS program. Enjoy!
#GKS #GKSscholarship #studyinkorea
⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Introduction!
0:58 University track: one shot, one university [ft. Ewha]
3:38 Embassy track: three university choices, focus on curriculum [ft. dorms]
5:29 Embassy vs. university track filters
7:13 Application strategy [university vs. embassy track]
7:59 Application success factors
11:22 Addressing your concerns [switching majors, int'l experience]
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[@DARITVKOREA]

Thank you again to Cindy and Daniela! Stay tuned for the next video, as we continue our discussion on the GKS experience. ^^

[@jumoke_adeyemi]

Hi, as an undergraduate in law can I apply to ewha university through one of the tracks??...

[@jiwud.4082]

I passed the first two rounds of the embassy track this year and i’m currently waiting to hear back from the different universities. Ewha GSIS is one of the schools i applied too, I still have no idea which school i would choose if i was to be accepted in all three but honestly your youtube channel is really starting to make the scale tip in favor of Ewha. Your videos are incredibly helpful and informative. Thank you for your hard work :)

[@DARITVKOREA]

Great job for making it so far in the GKS process! I’m so happy we’re at least in your top three and regardless of which program you choose, it would be fantastic to meet you if you come to Seoul. Thanks so much for the great feedback and I hope to continue providing useful content going forward! 화아팅~ ^^

[@bernicebitah4221]

I don't when it opens but I just applied through the embassy waiting for my results..

[@DARITVKOREA]

Don’t stress too much & best wishes! 🙏🏻

[@jiwud.4082]

Since i’m getting some notifications from this i thought I’d update haha, finally chose Ewha GSIS as my final choice and i’m starting Fall 2022. Decision largely influenced by this channel. Can’t wait to meet you next fall professor Jun :)

[@DARITVKOREA]

Wow congratulations!! Thanks so much for sharing the great news and it would be great to see you. ^^ 🙏🏻

[@danielleannedelossantos9119]

Finally, a video showing the comparison between University and Embassy tracks! Feb 2023 application just started and i am so eager to apply! Thank you so much!

[@aimenkhalid5908]

Thank you so much for sharing their experiences 😍 i had some queries that are now resolved ❤️

[@nannenymous]

This video is so helpful! Definitely fueled me to try applying at the next opportunity!

[@DARITVKOREA]

I’m so glad you found the video helpful! Wishing you all the best with your application 🙏🏻

[@the.muffin]

thank you so much for this video!!

[@DARITVKOREA]

You’re very welcome! ^^

[@CynRamyun]

Yay!!! I'm so happy with how it turned out! I'm looking forward to watching next week's video as well ☺☺☺

[@DARITVKOREA]

Thanks so much again for joining me! All the fun and insightful elements are thanks to both you and Daniela. ^^ Just one more week for part 2!

[@JyotiSihag]

I just keep waiting for a new video ❤️ thank you for your messages Professor.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Aww thank you for waiting & for enjoying the video! 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@lorranybastoss]

Amazing video, professor, and a huge thank you for sharing their experiences with us 🤗 It gave me a lot of insights.

[@DARITVKOREA]

I’m so glad you found it helpful! ^^

[@hamaka4455]

Thank you so much professor Jun🙏🙏

[@DARITVKOREA]

You’re very welcome! ^^

[@Aya-sh2vy]

Thank you so much for this video 💞

[@DARITVKOREA]

You are most welcome! ^^

[@mikefitchNYC1971]

Such an interesting and informative video on the application process. I am planning to apply for program at EWHA. I love how you all explained the tracks. Awesome job on this video! I wish you a happy day Professor Jun.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Wishing you all the best for your application process! Please do keep me posted~ ^^

[@felipepuentestkd7592]

Wow thank you for this video Professor Hannah Jun. It is really useful for me. I need to improve my application to achieve my dream 😊.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Wishing you all the best with your application! 🙏🏻

[@hikarybuckwheat8583]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very interesting to hear from the succesfull GKS students about the scolarship. I'm going to apply for this year embassy track, so this video is really helpful. Thank you for everything you do. ^^

[@DARITVKOREA]

I’m so glad you found the video helpful! We’re going to continue the conversation next week with their experience so far, so I hope you can look out for that video. ^^ Best wishes with your embassy track application - 화이팅! 🙏🏻

[@hikarybuckwheat8583]

@@DARITVKOREA 정말 감사합니다 ! 🥰

[@mandbworm]

Thank you so much Professor Jun for your immensely helpful videos :) I have applied through the Embassy Track and am awaiting a response from the university :P Hopefully I will be able to take your classes one day :P This video and the next will be really helpful. Thank you so much once again :)

[@DARITVKOREA]

I’m so glad you found the videos helpful! Best wishes on the rest of the application process and do let me know if you make it to one of my classes! 화이팅~~ ^^ 🙌🏻

[@bhumikarajput6872]

Hey! Congratulations for your selection. Could you please help with the process?

[@beth5240]

Thank you so much Professor Jun for invited Cindy and Daniela for sharing their experience in applying for GKS Scholarship. The information is really helpful and has answered some questions that I had before I watched this video. Can't wait for the next video regarding another GKS information. Have a nice day Professor Jun!❤

[@DARITVKOREA]

I’m so glad you found the video helpful! Cindy and Daniela are really fantastic students and I was sure they would be 💯 times more helpful than I could ever be with regards to the program. Wishing you all the best! ^^

[@Imacutebanygirl]

So useful 👌🏻 wish me luck 🥺💗

[@DARITVKOREA]

Best wishes with your application! 🙏🏻

[@xoxo_xoxo9]

선쟁님, 감사합니다! You have been such a blessing for students like us. I will be applying next year and EWHA will be in my top three. I really wish I can have classes with you!

[@DARITVKOREA]

I’m so glad the channel has been helpful for you. All the best with your application! ^^ 🙏🏻

[@xoxo_xoxo9]

@@DARITVKOREA Professor Jun, I had another doubt. If I already have a masters in a different field (not from Korea), can I apply for a second masters in International Studies under GKS?

[@DARITVKOREA]

​@@xoxo_xoxo9 You will probably have to check with the GKS office about specific qualifications, but my guess is that it would not automatically disqualify you from applying (unless they have a very strict policy). You would probably have to make a very strong case about why you are pursuing a second master's, though, and perhaps why you would want to pursue a second master's rather than a Ph.D. Best wishes!

[@xoxo_xoxo9]

@@DARITVKOREA Yes, professor. I checked with the circular of last year and there it says "expected to hold a Bachelor's degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a bachelor's degree". It does mean people with a masters can apply, isn't it? Does EWHA reject candidates like that? I will be applying for International Studies as my second masters.

[@korea6883]

Thank you so much for the video

[@DARITVKOREA]

You are most welcome! ^^

[@faiqanadeem380]

Annyonghaseyo, professor jun first of all , all your videos are really great and I'm personally very thankful for all the efforts you put in` i wanna ask that i am in 10th class now and expected to apply gks in 2027 soon✨ so will the gks last till then

[@alosiasheelarosep.g6057]

I was totally disappointed and decided to give up on my application preparation for GKS and opened the You tube and found this video in my Feed, I don't know what to say, This whole video changed my thoughts, I am happy to found you professor, I am gonna prepare my best. Thank you so much Professor.

[@DARITVKOREA]

I'm so glad you found the video (or that the video found you!). I'm confident you'll do your best as you prepare and I wish you all the best! ^^

[@ShreyaKoirala]

Really informative! Thank you for these videos. Could you please let me know if Ewha still provides discount for GKS scholars for dormitory? I am planning to apply for the 2024 intake!

[@cherylmoannamoneva9873]

Hi, good day! Your video is helpful as I am also looking forward to applying to the GKS program next year. I would like to ask if it is allowed to take a master's degree that is not entirely in line with my bachelor's degree, i.e. Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studiies and then take Masters in Social Welfare?

[@tannugoyal5082]

Thankyou ma'am

[@DARITVKOREA]

You’re very welcome! ^^

[@fredericsookahet2517]

Hello, Thank you for the video, it was very helpful. I am currently willing to go through the Embassy Track and I am interested in 2 Majors, so I would like to know how should I write my personal statement. Looking forward to your reply. Thank you :)

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! Although I can't give specific advice (both due to potential conflicts of interest and also because I am not an expert on the GKS application), I always encourage my students to think about the *purpose* of the opportunity (whether it's a scholarship, cover letter for a job position or other application), how you would use the opportunity and also what you can uniquely contribute. Wishing you all the best!

[@harudweseyo]

Annyonghaseyo, professor jun first of all , all your videos are really great and I'm personally very thankful for all the efforts you put in🌻. My question is that I'm currently in std 12 and I'll be graduating by may/june (2022) so, when do you suggest to apply for the scholarship this year(2021) september Or 2022 September?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. ^^ For submitting the application, I should think that it would be helpful to apply as early as possible (given that you are eligible to apply for the program based on your expected graduation date). I may double-check with the GKS administration just in case! 🙏🏻

[@laetitiac9890]

I applied for embassy track and just had my interview I don’t know what to do! I wasn’t ready for it cause I wasn’t informed on time i had to get ready in 10minutes and was disoriented. I am so worried

[@sakurablossom13]

Hello professor, thank you for the video, it helped me clear most of my unsolved doubts. I recently discovered the GKS scholarship and have been really interested in applying since then. I've got almost a year to think it through and was thinking of writing an email to the Embassy of Korea in my country as the grading system of our country is quite different from other countries. Should I reach out by emailing them or is there any other way I can do it?

[@DARITVKOREA]

I'm so glad the video was helpful! I think you may want to reach out to the GKS office first (before your embassy) as they may have experience with frequently asked questions. If they don't respond via e-mail, perhaps you can try calling the office during working hours (Seoul time). Best wishes on your application! ^^

[@dianaeze818]

I just found out about the scholarship and I have no idea how to go about it I graduated secondary school from Nigeria 3 years ago. I want to apply for the undergraduate degree program I need help on how to start

[@sayakisaragi6268]

Hi just wanna know how did you apply in university track? In there website ? And what form did you pass the one in admission of the university or the kgsp form? Hope you respond pleaseeeee

[@lenana33]

May I know if I can apply to embassy track if I failed the uni track same year?

[@merylloveslife7180]

Hello, Professor! Thank you so much for this video. I learned a lot and I will apply all that I've learned on my GKS scholarship. However, I have a question. I will be graduating next june 2022 and I want to apply for an MBA in Ehwa. Is there a work experience required in pursuing my MBA there? Thank you so much 😊

[@DARITVKOREA]

Thanks so much for your feedback! For a typical MBA program, I believe they expect prior work experience. You may want to check with the MBA program department directly. Also, be sure to check that they also accept GKS scholars (for some scholarship programs, MBA degrees are not supported). Best wishes with your application! ^^

[@subxanovahmad06]

Hello professor, I have Topik 6 and Ielts 7 , which one is better for me embassy or university track, I am from UZBEKISTAN🇺🇿❤

[@ishikanirman2521]

Does EWHA teach in english? I am wanting to apply for studying business undergrad at ewha . It would be of great help if I could get this little piece of information from you. Thank you for the wonderful information Cindy and Daniela , and thank you Professor Jun for getting us such valuable information.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! You would have to check individual departments within the university. Some are taught exclusively in English (like the Department of International Studies), while others are not. Feel free to reach out to specific departments if it’s not clear in their website/brochure! ^^

[@ishikanirman2521]

@@DARITVKOREA thank you so much💚

[@Erin-zl2po]

Do you know if the graduate gks is available every year?

[@ezgi8148]

I dont understand the one part she applied 3 a type universities (hanyang, ewha and Chung-ang) is it possible? I know that we have to choose 1 b type and 2 a type university

[@obbytamba8909]

In which month will the GKS undergraduate application open next year

[@daphinetumukunde5188]

Hello Professor, thank you for the video, i wanted to inquire about the university track. Do i have to be physically in korea to apply for the university ( submitting the documents)? I might not be able to submit through the embassy since am in another country that's not my nationality so cant access the embassy in my own country. Thank you.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! My understanding is that you don’t have to be physically in Korea, but you may want to double-check with the GKS program for details. Best wishes! ^^

[@thats_her_natalia]

Hello..im little bit confuse, is the GKS schoolarship still open? Since i heard difference information. I have a plan apply through universities...and Is it true that we are only allowed to apply for scholarships outside of Seoul

[@kylerong2481]

Hello Hannah! First of all, thank you for making such useful GKS videos. I recently passed my embassy interview in Singapore and am waiting for the second and third round results. I am applying to the doctoral in international studies program - would you advise that I reach out to professors of my selected universities with a research proposal to increase my chances of acceptance? All three universities I have applied to don’t seem to need a research proposal sent in as part of the application, which is easy but oddly unsettling for me! Would appreciate if you could kindly advise what a prospective doctoral student should do. Thank you! :)

[@DARITVKOREA]

Congratulations on getting through the embassy interview! Reactions from professors can be really mixed if you are planning to reach out to faculty members individually. Some might appreciate them, but others do not. My advice would be to put any helpful information (such as research plans/proposals, even if this was not requested by the department) in the application materials themselves. This way, they can be reviewed by all reviewers. For doctoral students, I would definitely recommend this (and as you mentioned, it does feel odd that this is not required by the universities you are planning to apply to). If you feel that your interests align specifically with a particular professor, I don't think it would hurt to add this in your proposal. Best wishes!

[@kylerong2481]

@@DARITVKOREA thank you so much for the prompt response! I only dedicated 2 pages of the study plan to my research proposal when I submitted them to the embassy - did not fill in the research proposal section per se as it said it was only for research students. In hindsight I should have! I did mention all the professors I would like to work with from the respective universities. Fingers crossed I’ve done enough for the universities to consider me as a doctoral student even without a full-fledged research proposal. As per your advice perhaps it’s not that wise to reach out to the professors individual now - although I’m still sitting on the fence as to whether to give it a shot as I’m worried about it doing more good than harm! 😩😩😩

[@DARITVKOREA]

@@kylerong2481 My personal feeling is you've done all you could to make sure you have a stellar application. If you think you'll regret not sending an e-mail, then perhaps you should go ahead and send one (but do be cautious ^^). Best wishes!

[@roqibahaderinto1879]

Hiii, thank you so much for the detailed information. I plan to apply to Ewha through university track next February. There's a slight concern tho. In the application, they asked for bank certificate of 20,000$ as a required document. Is the certificate also required when applying for the GKS scholarship?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! I'm so glad you found the video helpful. ^^ It's possible that this might be a university-level guideline, so you might want to check with both the GKS program and Ewha to make sure. Best wishes with your application!

[@roqibahaderinto1879]

@@DARITVKOREA okayy thank you so much

[@sanoatdodoboeva5817]

Thank you for the infomative video . I have a question to Daniela. Ewha Uni, Chung-Ang University and Hanyang Universities are all in list A while applying via Embassy track. Embassy track students have to choose at least one University from B section. How come she choose all her three choice universities from section A? Thank you in advance for the responce !

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! Although I can't speak on behalf of Daniela, I wonder if there were any changes in regulations since she applied? You might also want to ask her on her YT channel (DaniDA channel), but I'll try to follow up with her as well. ^^

[@SherzodiOdiljon]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you very much for the response. I will consider asking her directly via her YT channel. ❤️❤️

[@chanchaljangid_28]

Can you please tell the difference between Ewha Women University and Hanyang University, which one is better for MBA ? Please make a video on this .

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! I don’t know students who are currently enrolled in either program (as I teach at GSIS), but I will try to see if the opportunity presents itself. ^^ Also, can you let me know what you mean by “better”? Are you referring to academic rigor? Working with professors? This may also depend on which concentration you intend to pursue.

[@brajgeet1769]

Thankyou very much professor for the video. It really encouraged me . I am going to apply this year for undergraduate program . Is it ok if I contact professor asking about of I they will accept me ?🙇🙇🙇🙇

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! Do you mean reaching out to specific professors about getting into the program? As these decisions are not made by specific faculty, I don’t think that would be very helpful.. Since most professors don’t know about qualification details so it may be best to reach out to the GKS program for any specific questions. Wishing you all the best!

[@brajgeet1769]

@@DARITVKOREA ok professor thanku very much professor for giving your time to reply me.

[@rajaaiman6957]

Hi Dari TV! I wanna apply for GKS Scholarship but it says there I must hold TOPIK level 5 or 6 at the time for application. I'm not sure if I have the time to take the exam because the dateline for the scholarship is near. What would you suggest?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! I wasn't aware that there was a minimum TOPIK score required to apply. Before registering for the exam, perhaps you can confirm again with the GKS program about that? Best wishes!

[@meharfatma7338]

Hello professor, thanks for this video. My question is that is any scholarship for perusing MBBS by GKS or any other scholarships.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! For GKS, you might have to check directly with the GKS program and possibly follow up with queries to the university/department in question. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to provide any authoritative word on that. For other scholarships, I am generally aware of graduate-level scholarships (like POSCO Asia Fellowship), but I believe medicine is excluded from the area of study. If you feel you are very qualified to pursue such a degree at a Korean university, you can also research to see if there are university-level scholarships available for foreign students. Each university is different, so please be sure to do an exhaustive review!

[@TresCuz]

Hello professor, I am currently a 3rd year college of Tourism Management, and I am thinking about applying in GKS for undergraduate (university) but I don't know what course can be related to Tourism Management 🥺 do you know any course I can possibly try that is related to my current course? BTW I was wishing for a sign if I should try GKS and your video just pop out in my feed✨ thankk youu for giving us another knowledge in taking up GKS💕

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! One suggestion I would have is perhaps to take a look at the curriculum for the university/program you are interested in. They should have some course listings for their major, so you can get an idea about what courses are essential and what resources (textbooks, articles, etc.) they utilize for the course. My personal feeling is that if it's "management," there may be some business courses that might be helpful as well. P.S. I'm so glad my video made it to your feed! I wish you all the best on this journey and please do keep me posted. ^^ 화이팅!

[@TresCuz]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you so much professor, i will conduct my research po about your suggestions ✨ 감사함니다💕

[@GwenKatt636]

I would like to apply through university track but in the guidelinces says that they accept only science, engineering and technology fields, and I want to study arts. I'm a little worried because there's only 1 quota by embassy track in my country :(

[@DARITVKOREA]

Seems like you're faced with a tough decision.. if you know you want to study arts, it looks like you will have to apply via embassy track! I wish you all the best~~

[@dearpaulinesdiary]

Hello Professor. 🙂 I would just like to ask for some advice. I dropped out from college last 2020 and started working until now. I only took 1 and a half year studying International Tourism Management and now, I am currently a supervisor in a BPO company. Since I didn't earned yet a bachelor's degree but was able to finished both my Junior and Senior high school studies, will I still be eligible if I will apply for the Undergraduate GKS scholarship?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! First, good for you for taking the time to work and gain valuable professional experience. ^^ Since you haven't completed the undergraduate degree, I assume it would be possible to apply for the undergraduate GKS scholarship. At the same time, you might want to get in touch with the GKS program directly just to make sure. Best wishes! ^^

[@diumii6534]

Hello Professor, can I know if EWHA University also offers Human Resource Development for Undergraduate for GSK? Thank You!

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! You might want to check with the Business School directly to see if they have an undergraduate curriculum that focuses on human resource management (and if you are looking at programs in English, they should be able to confirm whether they offer English-language business courses). Best wishes!

[@torm9988]

Hello 👋👋👋, May I have questions? I would like to know that in case, I ever got scholarship from Koica in Master program and then can I apply for PhD program of GKS ? Thank you in advance. I am waiting for hearing your reply. 🙃🙃

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! I would encourage you to check with the GKS office for their official policy, but based on my understanding, there doesn't seem to be a conflict if you apply for the GKS scholarship for the Ph.D. program after having received a KOICA scholarship for the master's program. Please reach out to the GKS program and I wish you all the best!

[@octrifiadella3218]

I wanna apply this year via university track. Do we need to attach letter of acceptable from the professors campus to complete our application forms? Thankyou

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! My understanding is that this is not a requirement for the application. In fact, I don’t know many professors who would be able to provide such a letter unless they have actually worked with a student previously. If you want to make sure, you can check with the GKS office (but the students I know who are at Ewha did not have such a letter). Best wishes!

[@user-gx4px7mj6b]

Hello there Professor 안녕하세요. I hope you are doing well. I have little query, I want to apply to Ewha through GKS ,2022 through University track, and someone told me that I cannot apply because University track is only applicable for Regional Universities. I am scared , I hope you'll throw some light on it . Thank you so much , I hope you'll have an amazing day 🙏.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! Perhaps you can confirm with the GKS program directly about eligibility? There are several students who are at Ewha as university track scholars, so it might be a good idea to double-check. Wishing you all the best!

[@user-gx4px7mj6b]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you very much for your humbleness 🙏. Yes I will sure. 감사합니다

[@Arrait__]

Good afternoon ma'am I want to apply to a university in visual communication design major undergraduate and my country only has one quota and i don't know what to do I'm really confused and they said only science and engineering majors can apply through university track. Please can you help with some advice, I'm thinking of Daejeon though but I am still confused

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! You might want to check directly with the GKS office, as they would have the most authoritative voice on this. When you say "they," are you referring to the GKS contact, the university in question or someone from your home country? You should definitely double check!

[@Arrait__]

@@DARITVKOREA Like in the guidelines lines it say regional universities for stem majors only through university track

[@akanksharathore5240]

I would like to ask if their is pharmacy department in gksp for undergraduate students?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! Unfortunately I’m not sure about Ewha’s pharmacy school (or other universities, for that matter 😭), so you might want to reach out to the department directly. Best wishes!

[@akanksharathore5240]

@@DARITVKOREA thankyou

[@junieyaaa5989]

Hello Prof. Jun, do Ewha is only admitting women even for the international students?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! Yes, only women can graduate from full-time programs at Ewha (both at the undergraduate and graduate levels). We do have male exchange students (domestic and international credit exchange), but they are not eligible to apply for full-time matriculation. Hope this helps!

[@junieyaaa5989]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you so much Prof. Jun. I heard about good things in Social Sciences and Humanities program. So sad, I need to remove Ewha to my option, and I am still having a hard time choosing a good university for Social Science especially for Sociology. Thanks for the info again.

[@Ashaim87]

I have Bachelor's in English, but I want to do Master's in Fashion Design, So if I have Bachelor's in another Major and Can I apply For Master's in Different Major. Is it possible to study different Major in Master's that is different from my Bachelor's Major.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! In the GKS video series, Cindy talked about this point. It’s certainly possible to have a different major for your master’s. What’s important is that you justify why you are making this switch. Best wishes!

[@jonnacahapon6195]

hello I have question I was graduated last year in high school when can I apply GKS? I planning to apply this year

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! It’s possible that the graduate vs. undergraduate application deadlines may be different, so you might want to check with the GKS office. Best wishes!

[@sandrokereselidze7659]

I have a question. I want to study for my undergraduate program in korea with GKS. My intended major was international relations but unfortunately my country(Georgia 🇬🇪) was not listed in embassy track eligible country list. My only option is to apply via uni. track. If i apply via uni. track do i have to choose majors which are considered natural sciences technology and engineering or i can choose international relations? If not, in the case of choosing inter. Relations will they decline my application? Thank youu💖💖💖💖💖💖 Note: i just watched video again and the girl who applied via university chose international business as her major. So does this mean that i can choose whatever i want?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! My understanding is that you apply for a specific university and to a specific program & major. I would also contact the GKS program directly to make sure, as unfortunately I am not an expert on program details. Wishing you all the best with your application!

[@sandrokereselidze7659]

@@DARITVKOREA i’m sorry to bother you again but how do i contact GKS directly? Do i just email NIIED? Thank you soooo much!💖💖💖💖

[@DARITVKOREA]

@@sandrokereselidze7659 Yes! ^^

[@niagarapopo6992]

Hey thank you for the video I have one question.I am currently in 11th(2022) I will be graduate high school in next year 2023 may/April,when should I apply for GKS 2022 September or 2023? September

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! I believe you need to have graduated before enrolling in the program, which means you can apply before your graduation date - but you may want to check with the GKS office to be sure. Best wishes!

[@niagarapopo6992]

@@DARITVKOREA thank you❤

[@paulinee04]

May I know whether I can apply the GKS-U program with a GED transcript and ACT exam scores?😓

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! You may have to check with the GKS office to be sure (or maybe some viewers can help answer your question). Unfortunately I have no idea.. 🥺

[@paulinee04]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you so much for answering and yes,I'll make sure to contact them

[@DARITVKOREA]

Best wishes! 화이팅~~ ^^

[@rashidubey5845]

Hii Could you help me to let me know, how I know that I have selected for gks scholar or not in university track.. Bcz I applied by University track but still no result found. I mean who will release the list of successful first round candidates of University track study in Korea or university. How You find your result to be selected for this scholarship.. Please let me know.. Thank you!!

[@DARITVKOREA]

I think you may need to get in touch with the GKS program directly! Interviews at the university level should already have been completed, and I believe the next filter is NIIED for university track. Hope this helps!

[@mightypanda1349]

I apostilled my documents at notary. Can I get 3 certified true copies at notary? For embassy track.

[@DARITVKOREA]

You might have to check directly with the GKS program on that. I just don’t want to give faulty information! 🙏🏻

[@yenymachado6253]

My parents and I have two nationalities, but one of the countries does not appear in the list of countries , can I still apply through the other country ?

[@DARITVKOREA]

This may be a question that can be best answered by the GKS program! I would imagine that you could apply with the nationality/citizenship that has an arrangement with Korea, but it may be best to double-check. ^^

[@yenymachado6253]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you for your time and for answering me

[@aimansaleem6166]

Hello.. Can I apply for both uni track nd embassy track as well at the same time or not?

[@DARITVKOREA]

You would probably have to check with the KGS program, but my feeling is that you would choose just one track. Best wishes!

[@aimansaleem6166]

@@DARITVKOREA OK thanks alot..

[@sharmilakulkarni1758]

Hello my name is Sharmila Kulkarni Degree : 58.22%, GPA : 2.32/4 B.E in electronics & telecommunications MMS(MBA) : 71.7%, CGPA : 7.17 , GPA : 2.84/4 MMS in Systems (IT) 5 years of experience as Quality Analyst I have GPA of 2.34 can I apply for GKS? I have done masters & want to apply for another masters in International Studies in Ewha University. Should I appostille my Masters transcripts & Degree as well along with my Bachelors? I have LOR for my Master's degree Professor, will it be accepted? Or should I obtain LOR from Bachelor professor? Can you show a grade system letter which you received from your University? Waiting for your reply Thanks & Regards Sharmila Kulkarni

[@vyem7283]

Hello, I would like to know that is it possible / good idea to re-apply to the same university again and again? What's the tip? Thank you.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! There's certainly nothing stopping you from applying again. You might want to think about reasons why your first application was not successful, and prepare accordingly. Best wishes!

[@vyem7283]

​@@DARITVKOREA Thank you for the reply Prof. I am asking this because I have received a few different suggestions saying that we should consider another good alternative universities available that they might be more interested in our application rather focusing on only one target. The same university that we used to apply to probably requires us to have more achievements, more society contribution activities to make our application stronger. To me, I have only one love. I fell in one-sided love with the same old university.

[@DARITVKOREA]

I would certainly encourage you to check other possibilities, but if you are sure about the university you want to apply to, it’d be nice to show how you’ve used the extra time to prepare the second time around. Best wishes! 🙏🏻

[@kadirjunayhan]

University track GKS alumna here 😅

[@DARITVKOREA]

Are you really?? I should have you as a guest on my channel very soon! 🙏🏻

[@kadirjunayhan]

@@DARITVKOREA better to be a viewer 🙃

[@DARITVKOREA]

@@kadirjunayhan ㅋㅋㅋㅋ just remember, you are always welcome! ^^

[@tre_tani_sure1215]

Hi can u please tell me if my result of 12th class for gks-u will declare in june. Can I apply before my result by mentioning about it by my school

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! You will probably have to check with the GKS office about this. They should have an FAQ section and/or office that can respond to your queries. Best wishes!

[@tre_tani_sure1215]

@@DARITVKOREA okay . Thank you very much for replying

[@tre_tani_sure1215]

@@DARITVKOREA Mam can please share any link or name of the website of the gks office so that I can ask questions. I didn't found it.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Unfortunately I don’t have that on hand. Perhaps the NIIED website can be a good start.

[@tre_tani_sure1215]

@@DARITVKOREA ok thank you

[@user-wj6vg8ul7y]

Can anyone tell me which is more easier embassy or university? Thank u🥺💕

[@DARITVKOREA]

I’d also love to hear from other GKS scholars! My feeling is that both are super difficult.. 🥺 but depending on your background and qualifications, one might be more suited to you that the other. 🙏🏻

[@prernakhichi1515]

Professor can you tell us how long should our study plan for undergraduate?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! Unfortunately I have no idea about minimum/maximum length (you may want to check with the GKS program directly). My feeling is that the substance/content of your plan is a more important factor than its length. Wishing you all the best!

[@prernakhichi1515]

@@DARITVKOREA thank you so much maam i am appyling for gks this month and i want to study in ewha hope to see you soon if possible

[@DARITVKOREA]

@@prernakhichi1515 It would be fantastic to see you on campus! Best wishes~~

[@prernakhichi1515]

@@DARITVKOREA thank you so much maam. Maam can you please tell me which subject do you teach?

[@DARITVKOREA]

@@prernakhichi1515 My courses include Corporate Governance & Social Responsibility, Sustainability Reporting & Analysis, Impact Investing & Analysis, Inclusive Business & Finance, International Business: Theory & Practice and Financial Accounting. ^^

[@yourangel777]

I have a confusion about the university. Should I contact the department or the one in charge written in the university guidelines

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! If it’s a question about the university or a specific department within the university, you should probably contact the university directly (administrative office). Sometimes the Office of International Affairs may also be able to help. If it’s a GKS-related administrative question, getting in touch with the GKS office would be best. Best wishes!

[@yourangel777]

@@DARITVKOREA The scholars are being chosen by the one in charge for gks or the professor of that specific major? I want to apply through the University track so I am confused about who should I reach out to. The professor of the specific major or the one in charge of gks. Thank you for your reply. You guys are so amazing, it helps the students a lot. Specifically, a studious one like me would definitely love a helpful environment.

[@DARITVKOREA]

For any administrative questions (where to submit forms, how to complete documents, etc.), you should definitely get in touch with the GKS program. Most universities/administrative offices are not experts, especially as guidelines are subject to change. In terms of evaluation, as you know, for both embassy and university track, there are two filters (the university and NIIED). If you apply via university track, the university may accept you, but I heard it’s possible that the NIIED may reject the application. I noticed several students reaching out to professors directly, but this actually puts professors in a tricky situation since professors cannot vouch for you academically/professionally (because it’s likely you have never met) and they normally cannot (and should not) give you a guarantee for acceptance. My advice is to let your application speak for itself and if you really want to reach out to professors to send greetings and express interest (with no request for recommendations/acceptance), that is up to you. My experience is that some professors welcome emails, while others do not. ^^ Wishing you all the best!

[@yourangel777]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you for replying. Of course, the assurance of acceptance is not possible. But it is a possibility, as there are many aspects involved for different people. Thank you.

[@DARITVKOREA]

I think it really depends on the professor. While it shows that you are motivated, there are some who are very uncomfortable about receiving emails outside of application process. Unless you know someone personally (maybe you were studying on exchange or worked together in another capacity), I’m not sure it would help with regards to your chances. ^^

[@GPPrivado]

Hello Professor, thank you for the video. May I ask a question? Is it possible for me to apply for PhD? Because my graduation for my masters degree is tentatively on August 2022, or to be safe I’ll just take another Masters Degree w/ GKS? Thank you and hoping for your response 🙏

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! As long as you have your degree by the time you enroll, you should be able to apply for the Ph.D. program. The question, I think, is whether evaluators would be convinced that you could undertake Ph.D.-level work right away. If you can show that you have a strong publication record or that you have competed your thesis, that might be helpful (again, I can’t speak officially on anything). It might also matter if you are looking to change majors. I’m sure you’ll make the right decision and I wish you all the best! ^^

[@GPPrivado]

@@DARITVKOREA Thank you so much for your quick response Prof., For follow up question, May I humbly ask if universities in Korea do require a Master’s Thesis before studying PhD since I took up a Non-Thesis for my Master’s in Tourism. Thank you so much and stay safe🙏

[@DARITVKOREA]

@@GPPrivado You may have to check with each university's individual guidelines about that. Even if it's not a requirement, they may question whether you can undertake the Ph.D. if you don't have experience either writing a thesis or publishing your work. You may want to take that into consideration. ^^

[@Anu341]

Is IELTS is important for the application process

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hello! I believe it would be more important for programs that place greater weight on your academic English ability (particularly from the university's perspective), but I am not sure how important this is with regards to NIIED's requirements. I wonder if others have other insights as well?

[@danidachannel]

Continuing professor Hannah Jun's answer, It depends on the track you choose. If it is a really competitive university or embassy it is better to have an official English test if English is not your native language. It is not required but it can be a weakness if the competition is high! Best of luck on your application!

[@DARITVKOREA]

Thanks so much for the added insight! 🙏🏻

[@pratikshanagpure958]

Please tell me how to contact professor . My major laboratory medicine I contact them but Gmail not send .I find them on Google but professor email ID not work I do not contact them . How I contact professor please reply my question. 🙏

[@DARITVKOREA]

Hi! Do you mean that you contacted a professor with your gmail address but it didn't go through? Or you contacted a professor's gmail address and didn't get a reply? The best way to contact a professor is through their official university e-mail address, but many universities are protective of faculty contact information. If you don't know the faculty member personally, you might try contacting the department's administrative office depending on your question. Hope this helps!

[@pratikshanagpure958]

@@DARITVKOREA thank you so much reply my question 1 another question . How I contact department administration office.

[@DARITVKOREA]

Normally you can find this at the department’s website (they have a separate section for contact information).

[@pratikshanagpure958]

@@DARITVKOREA thak you so much

[@pratikshanagpure958]

@@DARITVKOREA can you please tell me I am currently final year of b.voc MLMDT bachelor of vocational ( medical laboratory and molecular diagnostics technology) students can I have pursue master degree in laboratory medicine . Because of my country I only take m.voc mlmdt for my master not other course I take.so is this possible I take laboratory medicine for master .

[@zulfiyafaxriddinova1636]

Can i work with it in Korea?

[@DARITVKOREA]

Do you mean can you work in Korea with a master’s degree? Certainly - there are many who work in Korea with a bachelor’s degree. Let me know if I did not interpret your question correctly.

[@zulfiyafaxriddinova1636]

@@DARITVKOREA Hi ☺️. Yes I wanna apply for GKS program 2022 spring semester for bachelor's degree and I meant that can I work with this scholarship in part-time job? And you already answered for it. Thank you a lot 💕😊. I appreciate your videos and I think you're doing well keep going.

[@DARITVKOREA]

@@zulfiyafaxriddinova1636 Thanks so much! And best wishes with your application ^^

[@sun-fx2rv]

@@zulfiyafaxriddinova1636 hey can we apply together