r/GKSScholarship

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Hi everyone! I’m planning to apply for GKS-G again from India and would really appreciate an honest review of my profile, especially from current/former GKS scholars or applicants who have experience with the selection process.

I applied last year but unfortunately did not pass the interview round. At that time, I did not have TOPIK, so I’ve been working on strengthening my profile since then.

Academic Background

- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design

- CGPA: 8.67/10

- Intended field: Fashion Marketing

- Target university: Keimyung University, Fashion Business Department

Professional Experience

I have around 3.5 years of experience in the fashion/luxury industry, including:

- Fashion Consultant / Visual Merchandiser at Versace

- Visual Merchandiser & Fashion Advisor at Collective, with exposure to brands including Hackett London, Polo Ralph Lauren, etc.

- Currently working as a Brand Experience Manager at Thank Jade, a growing startup focused on Type A jadeite stones and luxury guest experiences at Fairmont Hotel.

I have also received a Best Employee with Passion award from Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail, one of India’s leading fashion retail companies.

Research / Other Activities

- 1 published research paper

- Volunteering experience

- Relevant certificates

- Fashion-related professional experience and projects

Although i think these might not affect much, since they are trying to reduce the number of certification into only 5.

Korean Language

- Currently studying Korean

- Taking Korean language lectures, including lessons with a native Korean teacher

- Sitting for TOPIK and currently aiming for TOPIK Level 2 / a very strong score

- Planning to continue improving my Korean beyond this exam

1. How strong would you consider this profile for GKS-G?

2. Does my transition from Fashion Design to Fashion Marketing appear coherent and convincing?

3. Which part of my profile do you think is currently the weakest?

4. What would you recommend I improve before applying again?

5. How much would a TOPIK result strengthen this profile?

6. Since I reached the interview stage last year but was unsuccessful, what areas should I particularly focus on improving this time?

I would genuinely appreciate honest criticism rather than reassurance. I’m trying to understand where the profile still has gaps and what I can realistically improve before the next application.

Thank you for your responses

Are the results out yet in some countries? Where I’m from it says the embassy is still pending review. I said this bc I could’ve sworn I saw someone on here saying they had a rough time bc they weren’t chosen for the scholarship, hence I’m assuming the results are out.

Hi everyone! I’m from Brazil and I’m planning to apply for the GKS Graduate Scholarship, and I’d really appreciate some advice from people who have applied before or are familiar with the selection process.

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from the Federal University, and I’m interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Administration or Public Policy in South Korea.

Here’s a little about my background and extracurricular experiences:

- 🎓 Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration – UFLA GPA 84/100

- 🏛️ I currently work at the City Hall of my municipality, gaining practical experience in the public sector.

- 📊 I participated in a municipal strategic planning project, which gave me experience with public-sector planning and management.

- 🎭 I participated in a project that helped local artists understand cultural funding opportunities and subsidies available through cultural policies and laws.

- 💼 I was part of a Business Junior Enterprise for 3 years, gaining experience in administration, projects, teamwork, and leadership.

- 🇧🇷 I participated in a volunteer project in partnership with the Brazilian Ministry of Defense.

- 📚 I also have academic/research experience related to public policies and cultural policy.

- 🇰🇷 I’m currently taking a Korean language course and studying Korean because I want to start preparing for life and studies in Korea.

I’m a recent graduate, so I don’t have many years of professional experience yet. My goal is to continue developing in the field of public administration and public policy, and I believe studying in Korea would give me a valuable international perspective that I could bring back to my work and future career in the public sector.

For those who have experience with GKS:

What do you think are the strongest parts of my profile, and what should I focus on improving before applying?

Should I prioritize improving my Korean, gaining more professional experience, doing more research, getting involved in volunteering/extracurricular activities, or focusing more on my application essays and study plan?

I’d really appreciate honest feedback, especially from current or former GKS scholars. 🇧🇷🇰🇷

Hi everyone! Could someone help me with a question?

I have a CGPA of 2.83/4.00 in my Electrical Engineering degree, and I’m considering applying through the University Track for a program related to Project Management. Does anyone know if I would still be eligible with my current grades?

I completed internships at three multinational companies during my undergraduate studies, but my final GPA makes me a little worried about my chances.

I’d really appreciate any advice or insight from people who have been through the application process!

do you guys know where I can apostille my stuff in pennsylvania? and do I have to drive 4 hours to Korean Embassy in DC to submit my documents? is there any applicants applying from US?

hi,

ive saved up some money to go to america for the first time in my life to go to the education fair that the GKS will host in california.

i was wondering if there will be more participating universities that will go to the college fair. so far i see 3 listed universities (pusan, kyunghee and taejae), and that's it.

i did look at the one education fair that india had like a couple of weeks ago and they had like 15 universities.

i was just wondering if they will increase the universities that will go to this event later on. the event is also in 14 days.