2018 Korean Development Institute
Published: 5/10/2018 9:53:48 AM
Description:
The Korean Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management invites suitably qualified persons to apply for scholarship opportunities to pursue graduate studies in Korea commencing September 2018. The areas of study for which applicants will be considered are:
Master of Public Policy
Master of Development Policy
Master of Public Management
The concentrations for each area of study are listed in the table below:
Area of Study
Concentration
Master of Public Policy
Finance and Macroeconomic Policy
Trade and Industry Policy
Public Finance and Social Policy
Regional Development and Environment
Master of Developmental Policy
Sustainable Development
International Development
Master of Public Management
Public Administration and Leadership
Strategic Management
Global Governance and Political Economy
Duration
1.5 years (4 semesters)
Coursework: 1st year at the KDI School
Thesis Writing: 2nd year in home country
All applicants must:
- be citizens of Saint Lucia;
- hold a Bachelor’s Degree for a minimum of three (3) years;
- submit transcripts from undergraduate institutions; and
- Have at least three (3) years’ work experience.
Types Scholarship
- Global Ambassador Scholarship (GAS)
Benefits: Full tuition and monthly stipend for most recipients
Eligibility: Admitted international students
Admissions Period: Spring and fall admissions
How to Apply: There is no separate application. Most international students enrolled in a full-time Master's program will become potential candidates for this scholarship.
- Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship
Benefits: Full tuition, monthly stipend and round-trip airfare
Eligibility: Applicants must be currently employed in the public sector and meet one of the requirements below.
Division head or higher level in the public sector
Minimum 6 years of working experience in the public sector
Admissions Period: Spring and fall admissions
Additional Benefits: Specialized core courses and seminars in development issues
How to Apply: Applicants must complete and submit an online application for Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship and submit all the required documents including an employment verification letter demonstrating the eligibility.
Please note that the Seoul G20 Global Leaders Fellowship is awarded to a limited number of students and the GAS may be offered instead.
Contact Details
Admissions Office
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
263 Namsejong-ro, Sejong, 30149, Republic of Korea
Phone: (Int'l) 82-44-550-1281 or 1220
E-mail: internationaladmissions@kdis.ac.kr
Website: http://admissions.kdischool.ac.kr
Office Hours: 9:00 – 18:00, KST
Application Procedure
For further information about the Korean Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management Scholarship please click here:
Please follow carefully the application procedure as explained here at: Online applications must be completed and submitted no later than 6:00 p.m. on Thursday May 24th 2018.
If you require any further information or clarification, please contact the Human Resource Development (HRD) Unit of the Department of Education at telephone number 468-5229/5230/5231 or email hrd@education.gov.lc or hrdeducation.slu@gmail.com.
Ministry: Ministry of Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development