[Scholarship] College of Health Science KU Hope Scholarship Application Guide (Deadline: May 29)

The College of Health Science is accepting applications for the KU Hope Scholarship.

1. Purpose of the Scholarship

The scholarship aims to support graduate students who demonstrate excellent research potential and academic ability but face financial difficulties, thereby alleviating economic burdens and promoting academic and research excellence.

2. Eligibility and Award Details

a. Eligibility

• Current students enrolled in the Graduate School of the College of Health Science as of June 2026

• Students on leave of absence or those who have completed coursework (ABD/completed students) are not eligible

b. Scholarship Amount

• KRW 1,500,000 living expense scholarship

• Five recipients will be selected

c. Academic Requirement

• Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.80 out of 4.50

d. Priority Selection
Applicants who submit documents proving financial hardship will receive priority consideration.

Eligible documents include:

• Basic Livelihood Security Recipient Certificate

• Near-Poverty Class Certificate

• Single-Parent Family Certificate

• Self-Support Worker Verification

• Priority Care Near-Poverty Confirmation

• Certificate of Reduced Medical Expenses for Near-Poverty Households

• Other equivalent income-support documents

3. Application Submission

a. Submission Location

• After obtaining the advisor’s signature, submit the documents to the College of Health Science Administrative Office (Room 153, Hana Science Hall)

b. Submission Period

• May 6, 2026 (Wed) – May 29, 2026 (Fri), 3:00 PM

4. Required Documents

a. Scholarship Application Form (Attachment 1)

b. Faculty Advisor Recommendation Letter (Attachment 2)

c. Certificate of Enrollment

d. Resident Registration Certificate

e. Scholarship Award History Certificate

How to obtain:

• Visit https://kucert.korea.ac.kr

• Log in with your portal ID and password

• Select “Certificate Issuance”

• Choose your affiliated department

• Apply for the Korean-language “Scholarship Non-Recipient Certificate”

• Select “All Years”

• Complete payment and print the certificate

f. Research Funding Support Record

How to obtain:

• Access the Research Management System (RMS) at rms.korea.ac.kr

• Research Projects → Other Inquiries and Applications → Participation Projects and Personnel Cost Inquiry

• Search the period from admission to the present

• Capture and print the screen showing payment details and amounts received

g. Additional Income Verification Documents (if applicable)

• Basic Livelihood Security Recipient Certificate

• Near-Poverty Class Certificate

• Single-Parent Family Certificate

• Self-Support Worker Verification

• Priority Care Near-Poverty Confirmation

• Certificate of Reduced Medical Expenses for Near-Poverty Households

• Other relevant documents

5. Selection Process

a. Faculty Advisor Recommendation

• For students with strong academic and research performance who are experiencing financial hardship

b. Department Chair Recommendation

• Departments rank and recommend applicants according to priority

c. Final Selection by the Scholarship Committee

• Based on recommendation letters, scholarship applications, and other relevant factors

Attachment:

• KU Hope Scholarship Application Guide (including the application form and faculty advisor recommendation form) for the College of Health Science.