2014 Ilwoo Foundation Scholarship Program

For Cambodian Students

(Undergraduate & Graduate Course)

1. Program Objective
The objective of scholarship program is to provide Cambodian students with the opportunities
to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order
to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between two countries.
2. Academic Programs and Total Candidates
(1) Bachelors degree program : Two students
(2) Masters degree program : Two students
Undergraduate & graduate degree courses for four & two years after successfully
completing the 1 year Korean language training in Korea.
3. Entrance University and Study Fields (Only below fields)

(1) Entrance University : Inha University

(2) Study Field
Selection Field

Number of
Bachelors Degree

Number of
Masters Degree

Engineering Field

College of Liberal Arts, College of Social Sciences, College of Business Administration

and etc are not the application filed.
Refer to the <RD-5> Desired Major List in the attached files below
4. Qualifications
Prospective applicant must meet the following qualification criteria:
(1) Nationality : Cambodian citizenship is required
(2) Age and Academic career
Bachelors Degree Program
- Should be under 22 years old (Single, unmarried)
- Must have being a college student except a senior
Masters Degree Program
- Should be under 25 years old (Single, unmarried)
- Must have already earned or expected to receive a bachelors degree or equivalent
- Must apply for same field in bachelors degree
All candidates must be the students of the Royal University of Phnom Penh or ITC(Institute
Technology Cambodia)
(3) Have an adequate health, both physically and mentally.
Persons who are pregnant or having severe illness may not apply.
(4) Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of elementary, middle, high school
(5) Possess above 80% (out of 100%) in a grade point average (G.P.A.) of the whole school
years of the high school attended or within top 10% among graduates in the same year.
(6) Not at any time have received a scholarship in Republic of Korea for his/her undergraduate
study before.
(7) Not have enrolled in an undergraduate course in Korea before.
(8) Preferential selection for applicants who are good at Korean or English.
English Certificate : An applicant who has score over 540 points(PBT of TOEFL), 76
points(IBT of TOEFL), 700 points(TOEIC) will be given preferential treatment
Korean Certificate : An applicant who has the TOPIK 3 grade certificate will be given
preferential treatment
5. Submission of Required Documents
(1) Place of Submission : Phnom Penh Branch of Korean Air
(2) Deadline of Submission : 2014.12.01 (Mon)
(3) Documents to be submitted
One Completed Application Form (on a prescribed form)
One IWF Pledge (on a prescribed form)
One Self-introduction Essay (on a prescribed form)
One Copy of High School Diploma

 One Copy of High School & University Grade Transcripts

One copy of Original of a Certificate of English Proficiency within 2 years from as of Dec
31, 2014 (if applicable)
One copy of Original of a Certificate of Korean Proficiency within 2 years from as of Dec
31, 2014 (if applicable)
Two color photos of applicant taken within past 12months (4cm x 5cm)
(4) Notes
Application form and other program materials are to be filled out either in Korean or in
English. And all of the materials should be A4 sized; if smaller, attach the material to an
additional A 4 sized paper; if bigger, fold it up to be an A 4 sized one.
Regarding a high school grade transcript, it should prove that your academic achievement
satisfies 4-(5) above; otherwise, you should submit a certificate issued by the high
school, which should include either an official seal of the school or a school principals
signature.
The documents such as certificates or credentials issued in languages other than Korean
or English must include official notarized translation, which is to be put before the
original.
Other documents except the ones written on a form prescribed by IWF should
contain their numbers and names on the top right. (ex.High School
Diploma)
When you submitting the documents to the institution in charge of selection of
candidates, the documents should be arranged in the order of the list of the required
documents stated above. Each document can be stapled, but all of the documents
should be put together using (a) clip(s): do not staple them altogether, or do not put
them into a transparent file one by one.
Submitted documents will not be returned to the applicant.
Incomplete or incorrect documents are subject to rejection by IWF.

6. Scholarship Payment
(1) Scholarship Period
1 Bachelors degree : 5 years in total
2 Masters degree : 3 years in total
* 1 year of Korean Language training is included
(2) Scholarship Benefits
Airplane ticket : The grantees will receive an airplane ticket or be paid an economy class
airfare of the shortest route between their country and Korea when they come to Korea,
and, thereafter, when they leave Korea after completion of their study.
Monthly Allowance: Upon arrival at Korea, the grantee will be provided with about more or
less US$450 per month to cover living expenses for the period of his or her program. If
during the scholarship period, the grantee stays outside of Korea, monthly allowance will
be paid in proportion to the days during which the grantee actually stayed in Korea. For
the first month of the scholarship period, monthly allowance will be paid in proportion to
the number of days during which the grantee actually stayed in Korea.
Tuitions: The full tuition is exempted by IWF.

 Scholars who do not meet the minimum criterion for grades will have to pay the
tuition themselves
Korean Language Training Expenses: The full costs up to 1 year (IWF pays directly to the
language training institution)
Medical Insurance: The grantees will be provided with health insurance for major
accidents and illnesses during their scholarship period.
Housing Expenses
(3) Notes
IWF does not compensate fees for the domestic travel both in the grantees country and
Korea.
IWF does not compensate fees for insurance of traveling to and from Korea.
Any grantee who gives up his/her study during the scholarship period will not receive
airfare and allowance for repatriation except for the cases approved by IWF such as
severance of diplomatic relations, war or other natural disasters.
Any grantee who quits the program in 3 months after ones entrance into Korea, should
refund all scholarship fees (The airfare of arriving Korea, settlement allowance, monthly
allowance, Korean language training expenses, etc.).
7. Selection (Application) Procedures
Period

Application Procedures
( Contact)

The notice of Ilwoo foundation

scholarship program

2014.10.29~

IWF, Phnom Penh Branch of Korean

Airlines

The Submission of Required

Documents

~2014.12.01

Phnom Penh
Airlines

IWF will announce the successful

candidates & the date for an interview

2014.12. 05

IWF, Phnom Penh Branch of Korean

Air

The interview for final selection

2014.12. 11
(Changeable)

IWF

2014.12. 19

IWF

Selection Procedures

IWF will announce the selectees for

the Korean language course and give
them the information of following
procedures
IWF will notify the scholarship students
of the grantee entry itinerary
Grantees will enter Korea

2015. MID
February
2015. Late
February

Branch

of

Korean

IWF, Check the entry itinerary and

prepare for the entry into Korea
IWF

The selectees will begin to take a

2015.03.04
Inha Language Training Center
Korean language course
Grantees will begin to study at their
2016.03
Each university and graduate school
universities
Final Selection
- Those who obtain more than level 3 in the TOPIK(Test of Proficiency in Korean) and
who complete level 3 and over of the Korean Language course at a Inha Language Training
Center.
8. Other Important things

(1) Entry
Grantees must arrive in Korea by February 28, 2015. In case a grantee does not enter
Korea by the date stated above without any special reason, his/her scholarship award
will be canceled.
Prior to arrival, grantees should acquire some knowledge about the Korean climate,
customs, culture, etc.
Useful Websites
Korean Language Study
http://www.kosnet.go.kr
Korean Universities
http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr
Korean Culture
http://korea.net/
The Korean Embassy abroad
http://www.mofat.go.kr
Entry & Residence
http://immigration.go.kr.
Grantees are required to get a visa before arriving in Korea on their owns.
Visit the Consular section of the Korean embassy or consulate in your country of
residence with the guarantee letter from IWF, after being informed of selection as a
grantee.
Every grantee should read theOrientation Handout for IWF thoroughly before coming
to Korea and keep it for reference while staying in Korea, which will be distributed prior
to arriving in Korea.
The payment of the monthly allowance for the first month after arrival in Korea may be
delayed. Therefore, every grantee is advised to bring extra money to cover the living
expenses for the period.
(2) Housing
Grantees would reside in a university dormitory.
The dormitory fee will be paid by IWF.
(3) Korean Language Course
Duration: March 4, 2015 ~ February 2016
Institution: Inha Language Training Center (the institution designated by IWF)
(4) Universities & Graduate School
Name(Number of students)
- Inha University(2), Inha Graduate University(2)
Notes
- The grantee should make a preparation of the required documents for application for
an admission to a university.
(5) Cancellation or temporary suspension of Scholarship
If a grantee is found engaged in any of the following activities during his/her stay in
Korea, his/her scholarship will be suspended and then will be disqualified from a
grantee position.
- When any documents of the scholarship application has been found false.
- When the grantee is punished by the university or involved in any form of political
activity.
- When the grantee has violated the written pledge which s/he has given to IWF.
- When the grantee has violated the guidelines and regulations set by IWF.
- When the grantee has been cautioned more than 2 times due to an unexcused
absence or a prolonged absence from the Korean language training or the temporary

departure without permission or notification

- When the grantee has not earned at least 2/3 of the registered credit courses of
the semester.
- When the grantee has not submitted a request for re-enrollment to the university
and not notified IWF of re-enrollment without any proper reasons within one month
after the period of temporary absence from school has ended.
- When the grantee has given up ones studies.
- The grantee can get only tuition in case of his/her marriage with anyone except
Mongolian
- When the grantee severely violates the regulation of the foundation and neglects the
grantees basic duties
- When the grantee is punished with more than a fine by Korean law
Temporary suspension of scholarship
- After the grantee begins his/her study, s/he should obtain a proper approval from
the university where s/he studies and IWF in order to exit Korea, and his/her
monthly allowance will be paid in proportion to the number of days during which the
grantee actually stay in Korea..
10. Contacts
(1) For application & submission of application documents
Jaehwan, Huh (Manager of Ilwoo foundation)
E-mail Address: jaehhuh@koreanair.com
(2) For others except for the above
The Ilwoo foundation
Phone: +82-2-753-6505
Fax: +82-2-6324-3400
Phnom Penh Branch of Korean Air
Phone: +023-224-047
Fax: +023-224-050

Attachment 1. Application Forms

2. Self-Introduction Essay
3. Pledge
4. Checklist
5. Desired Major List

<RD-1>

Scholarship Program Application

Color Photo
(45 )

1. Desired Program
Bachelor's program
Master's program

2. Desired Field

3.

Civil / Architecture Engineering

Environmental Engineering
Information Technology
Business Administration / Economics

Personal
Write in English only. It must be typed by computers.

Information

Mongolian
Last Name/Middle Name/First Name

Full Name
English

Nationality
Gender

Last Name/Middle name/First name

Date of Birth: yy/mm/dd

Male
Female

Marital Status

Single
Married

Native language / Languages you

can speak

Place of Birth
Height

Cm

Religion

Weight

Kg

Blood Type

Hobby

Health

Zip Code:
Address

Home

Phone

+
Country Code / Area Code / Phone Number

Cell Phone
E-mail

2. Education
Period: yy/mm/dd

School Name

Location

Institution or Company

Position

Years
of Study

Major

Diploma
or Certificate
of Attendance

3. Work Experience
Period:yy/mm

Address

Phone

4. Language Proficiency
Language

Title of Test

Score

Date of Test

Korean
English
You must present the copy of score report of language test

5. Family Background
Relationship
Father
Mother

Name

Date of Birth

Final Education

Occupation

6. Previous Visits to Korea

Period: yy/mm/dd

City or Region

Purpose of Stay

Organization Concerned

7. List of Friends and Relatives in Korea

Name

Position

Organization

.
Name

<RD-2>

Address

Phone

E-mail
Address

(YY/MM/DD)
(Signature)

Self-introduction Essay

Write an essay in Korean or English on an A4 size format, and one-sided only. It must be typed by
computers.
Name
Date of Birth
Present Major in
University
Desired major in Korea


A statement of approximately 100 words or less indicating your immediate and ultimate professional
objectives for attending the program. Specifically, please indicate how your objectives fit within the ILWOO
foundation Scholarship Program.

Please describe your contribution plan to your country using your knowledge acquired in Korea after
returning to your home country? (100 words or less)

Please give an example of a significant contribution to your society or accomplishment in your life (100
words or less).

( YY/MM/DD)

Name:

(Signature)

<RD-3>

Pledge

1. As a grantee of the ILWOO Foundation scholarship, I pledge to abide by the following rules;
(1) To refrain from violation of university regulations, and to fulfill my obligations as a student
to the best of my ability.
(2) To behave in a manner appropriate to the Korean culture and society, and not to
participate in any form of political activity (such as organizing a political party, joining a
political party, attending political meetings, publishing political articles and declarations,
organizing or participating in demonstrations of a political nature, and so on).
(3) To accept responsibility for paying any debts incurred in Korea
(4) To abide by the IWF's policy concerning the Korean language course and the degree course
without any objection.
(5) To abide by all of the terms and regulations set by IWF.
(6) To agree to the use of my personal information (name, contact number, institutions I
belong to, etc) when it is needed for the operation of the program or upon the request of other
governmental institutions.
2. If I am proved to have violated any of the above articles, to have made a false statement in my
application documents or to have failed to comply with academic standards or the rules of
university or research institute, I shall accept the decision of NIIED, even though it may include
the suspension or revocation of the scholarship.

yyy/mm/dd:
Name

Signature

<RD-4>

CHECKLIST
Name:

Please put a in the appropriate box. If not applicable, please state N/A.
List of Required Documents

Original
Document

Official Notarized
Translation

 One Complete Application Form

N/A

One NIIED Pledge

N/A

One Self-introduction Essay

N/A

One Copy of High school Diploma

One Copy of High school Grade Transcripts
One Original Copy of Certificate of English Proficiency (If
Applicable)

N/A

One Original Copy of Certificate of Korean Proficiency (If

Applicable)

N/A

Two Pictures(4X5cm, Color, upper body, front, no hat)

Others [Write down the name(s) below]
1.
2.
3.

<RD-5>

Desired Major List

1. Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering
Industrial Engineering
2. Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology
3. Nano-Systems Engineering
Polymer Science and Engineering
Advanced Fiber Engineering
4. Materials Science & Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering

N/A

5. Electrical and Computer Engineering

Electronic Engineering
Electrical Engineering
6. lnformation Engineering
Computer and Information Engineering
Information and Communication Engineering
7. Materials Science & Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering

8. Civil/Environmental/ Geoinformatic Engineering

Geoinformatic Engineering
Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
9. Architecture
Architectural Engineering
10. Energy Resources Engineering