The AKS Graduate Fellowship is GSKS’ non-degree program which invites international graduate students to the AKS and supports them for six months, providing them with a momentum to grow to be a next generation of promising scholars in Korean studies. AKS Graduate Fellows for the period from 1st September 2024 to 28th February 2025 are now being sought. Those who aspire to widen and deepen their knowledge of Korea by conducting research at GSKS are very welcome to apply. 1. Fellowship Benefits A. Monthly stipend of KRW 750,000 is provided. B. An economy-class round trip airfare at actual expense is provided (within the limit set in the 2024 fiscal guidance of the Ministry of Economy and Finance*, but cannot exceed KRW 2,000,000 per person) * Please see the attachment) C. The on-campus dormitory is available free of charge. D. Fellowship Period : From 1st Sep 2024 to 28th Feb 2025 (6 months in total) 2. Eligibility As of the beginning of the fellowship period (1st September 2024), applicants should meet all of the following criteria. Qualifications Nationality An applicant should be either a foreign national or a Korean national who has completed education outside of Korea which is compatible with Korea‘s elementary, middle, high school and college education Educational Background Applicants must meet one of the following conditions : ① Applicants are enrolled in a Master’s or a doctoral degree program at an overseas university ② Applicants completed coursework and are in the status of ABD (All But Dissertation) in a Master's degree program at an overseas university ※ ABD students in a doctoral degree program at an overseas university are NOT eligible for AKS Graduate Fellowship Research Topic An applicant's research topic should pertain to Korea/Korean studies ※ A high level of proficiency in Korean language is preferred ※ Previous AKS Graduate Fellows are not eligible to apply again 3. Maximum Number of Fellows Sought : 5 ※ It is subject to change depending on the qualifications of applicants. 4. Recruitment Schedule Process Deadline (KST) Remarks Online Application 10:00 Mon 15 April 2024 ~ 17:00 Fri 10 May 2024 Online application: gradaks.recruiter.co.kr Announcement of Selection Result 17:00 Fri 21 Jun 2024 1) intl.aks.ac.kr/english – Notice 2) http://intl.aks.ac.kr/english/index.do ※ It might change under the unexpected conditions.

The Graduate School of Korean Studies is seeking applications for 2024 fall semester. Those who wish to grow to be Korean specialists are welcome to apply. Steps Schedule (KST) Admission for 2024 Fall Semester Admission for 2025 Spring Semester Online Application and Application Fee Payment 10:00 March 15 ~ 17:00 March 29, 2024 10:00 September 13 ~ 17:00 September 30, 2024 Submission Deadline of a Letter of Recommendation 17:00 April 3 17:00 October 4 Announcement of the Interviewees List * Applicants will be notified by email. 17:00 May 3 17:00 November 4 A Video(Zoom) Interview May 10 November 8 Announcement of the Final Selection Result 17:00 May 31 17:00 November 29 Submission Deadline for Original Documents 17:00 July 5 17:00 January 3, 2025 Beginning of the Semester September 1, 2024 March 1, 2025 For more details, please see the attached Application Guidelines. Queries should be addressed to admission_intl@aks.ac.kr or +82-31-730-8183.

We are seeking for applications for 2024 GKS(Global Korea Schoarship). Those who are passionate about Korea and Korean studies are very welcome to apply!