Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul (PSPS) at Yeungnam University is offering scholarships to South African students to pursue their Master’s degree in three core areas Saemaul and International Development, Public Policy and Leadership, and Sustainable Development.
Yeungnam University is deeply committed to international development cooperation with a focus on Korea's remarkable development jurney.
For more information on the PSPS Scholarship, please visit: https://www.yu.ac.kr/psps/admissions/schedule.do
Degree level
Master’s Degree
Deadlines
18 October 2024
Who can apply?
Applicants must
- Completed 12 years of formal education covering elementary, middle, and high school (or its equivalent) prior to undergraduate studies;
- Obtained a bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution, equivalent to a 4-year Korean bachelor's degree;
- Demonstrates a high level of proficiency in English;
- Maintains good physical and mental health, suitable for completing the degree programme.
Please note that conditions such as pregnancy, tuberculosis, or any contagious diseases may disqualify an applicant from the selection process.
In the case of Sustainable Development, preference will be given to applicants who hold a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, forestry, environmental engineering or other related fields. However, degrees from other disciplines will also be considered especially if they have extensively dealt with sustainable development concepts and practices.
Fields of Study
- Saemaul and International Development;
- Public Policy and Leadership; and
- Sustainable Development
What the scholarship offers
- Tuition fees;
- Admission fee waiver;
- Monthly living allowance.
Students are encouraged to maintain a high academic standard. Those who do not achieve a minimum GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.5) or receive an "F" in any course will be required to cover 30% of the tuition fee for the subsequent semester.
Successful applicants will be responsible for all other costs not covered by the scholarship.
Application process
Applicants must complete the application form online on the PSPS Webpage → Click on “Admissions” → Then Click “Apply Here (International students)” and follow the instructions.
Application documents should be sent to the PSPS office via e-mail
Contact
For enquiries and more information, please email
Documents and links
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
