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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.

More information is available on the official website   www.heatscholar.kr   and in the documents attached

- HEAT Graduate Program Guidelines

- Application Form

 - Other documents

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