Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarship (VCIS) – Korea University

Brief Description

The VCIS is a highly competitive, merit-based scholarship that offers full tuition fees and a living allowance for up to two years of study at Korea University, one of the top universities in South Korea. It is open to international students from all over the world, with a particular focus on strengthening the relationship between Australia and Korea.

Host Institution(s)

The VCIS is offered by Macquarie University and is available for study at Korea University. Both universities are renowned for their academic excellence, research facilities, and diverse student communities.

Level/Field of Study

The scholarship is available for students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate programs in Engineering, Environment, Human Science, Media, Linguistics, and Education offered at Korea University.

Number of Awards

Each year, one scholarship are awarded to exceptional student enrolling in a full-time program at Korea University.

Target Group

The VCIS is open to international students from all over the world, with a particular focus on students from Australia and Korea. Applicants must meet the eligibility criteria and demonstrate outstanding academic achievements.

Scholarship Value/Inclusions

The scholarship covers full tuition fees and provides a living allowance of AU$25,000 per year for up to two years. This allows students to fully immerse themselves in their studies and experience the vibrant culture of South Korea without worrying about financial burden.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the VCIS, applicants must have an offer to study at Korea University and meet the following criteria:

• Be a citizen of South Korea.
• Have met the University’s academic and English requirements for the course to be considered for a scholarship (must hold a full offer of admission for North Ryde or City Campus by the application deadline).
• Have achieved a minimum GPA of 5.0 out of 7.0 for Postgraduate applications and minimum requirement of an ATAR equivalent of 90 out of 100 for Undergraduate applications.
• Have applied for a program that is longer than one Session in duration.
• Have applied for a course which has a full-time study load.
• Students must stay enrolled in their program to be eligible to receive the AUD$5,000 payment. Hence, if you withdraw from your program before completion, you may be required to repay any scholarship previously awarded to you during your study period at Macquarie University based on the outcome as decided by the scholarships and grants committee.

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Application Instructions

To apply for the VCIS, students must first apply for admission to Korea University. Once they receive an offer, they can then submit their scholarship application, including a statement of purpose and two references.

Official Website

For more information on the VCIS, including application dates, eligibility criteria, and application forms, please visit the official website.