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        Scholarship

        STEP 1 Verify Qualification

        GKS APPLICANT AGREEMENT

        As an applicant for Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate degree program, I agree to abide by the following
        1. 1. The information I have provided on this application form is true and accurate, and all documents I have submitted to the National Institute for International Education (hereafter NIIED) are genuine.
        2. 2. I understand that all the documents submitted to NIIED for GKS will not be returned regardless of the final outcome of the selection process.
        3. 3. I will abide by all the laws and ordinances of the Republic of Korea.
        4. 4. I will respect and uphold the values of Korean culture and society.
        5. 5. I will fulfill my responsibilities as a GKS scholar to the best of my abilities.
        6. 6. I will not participate in any form of political activity, such as (but not limited to): organizing or joining a political party; attending political meetings; publishing articles and declarations; and organizing or participating in political demonstrations.
        7. 7. I will maintain financial integrity at a personal level.
        8. 8. I accept NIIED’s decision concerning the degree program and the Korean language program.
        9. 9. I understand that once I am selected as a GKS scholar. I am not permitted to change the university, either for the Korean language program.
        10. 10. I will abide by the academic regulations and requirements of NIIED, the Korean language institution, and the university.
        11. 11.I understand that if I have any dependents that will accompany me to Korea, I am responsible for all matters concerning those dependents such as visa issuance and that NIIED will not provide any extra expenses or support regarding my dependents.
        12. 12.I give permission to NIIED, the Ministry of Education of Korea, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, the Ministry of Justice of Korea, and affiliated institutions to use the contact information provided in my application for the purpose of visa issuance, communication, conducting surveys, and sharing information as needed.
        13. 13.I hereby authorize NIIED to verify the information disclosed in this application form and the documents required by GKS, as well as to collect any other information deemed necessary by GKS to determine my suitability as an applicant from any institution, organization or individual issuing said information and/or documentation. This includes but is not limited to contacting referees or previous employers.
        14. 14. I hereby understand that all information provided to NIIED will be stored in secured servers where access will be limited to GKS team and its affiliates. I understand that all reasonable efforts will be made to protect confidential and sensitive information. By signing below and submitting my application, I agree to these terms.
        15. 15.I understand that failure to uphold any of the above statements may be grounds for termination of my scholarship offer.

        「National Institute for International Education (NIIED)」 intents to collect and use your personal information including disclosure to third parties for the GKS selection, based on the 「Personal Information Protection Act」 and its provisions. We will use the collected data only for its intended purpose and inform the user for an agreement whenever the purpose of information collection is changed. Please provide us whether you agree or not on the terms of personal data collection and usage after referring to the information below.

        Agreement on Collection and Use of Personal Data

        • NIIED collects and uses applicants' personal information, and is able to provide such information to a third party in accordance with NIIED policies and regulations.
          • Required: Name, date of birth, gender, nationality, phone number, e-mail address, home address, copy of passport (passport number), TOPIK level, TOPIK level acquisition date, university, language institution, academic records, degrees, department, major, field of study, start date and end date of scholarship period, current country of residence, employment status (job category, relation to Korea, workplace information, relation to major)
          • Optional: Awards and other certificates
          • Purpose: Selecting GKS Scholar
          • Retention Period: more than 5 years
        If you do not approve our collection and use of your personal information, you have the right to refuse to the use of personal information mentioned above. However, due to your refusal, your application may be excluded in the selection procedure.

        Agreement on Collection and Use of Sensitive Information

        • NIIED collects and uses participants' sensitive information, and is able to provide such information to a third party in accordance with NIIED's policies and regulations.
          • Sensitive Information Collected: Medical information
          • Purpose: Selecting GKS Scholar
          • Retention Period: At least 5 years for hard copy / 20 years for soft copy
        If you do not approve our collection and use of your sensitive information, you have the right to refuse to the use of information mentioned above. However, due to your refusal, your application may be excluded in the selection procedure.
        confirm that I have read all of the above conditions. I also understand that the violation of any of the above conditions might result in a warning or the cancellation of the scholarship.
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