Dream together scholarship – Sports scholarship to south korea

About Dream Together Scholarship

The Dream Together Scholarship Masters Program, sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korean Sports Promotion Foundation (KSPO), offers a fully-funded opportunity for individuals interested in pursuing a Master’s Degree in Global Sports Management. Hosted by Seoul National University in the capital city of Korea, this scholarship is open to sports administrators and individuals with a connection to the sports field, such as sports journalists, volunteers, and more.

This scholarship is available for those who aspire to enroll in the Master’s program in Global Sports Management and have a background in sports. Eligible candidates must meet specific criteria, possess the necessary credits, and meet the qualifications required for enrollment in the master’s program.

The Dream Together Master’s program features a comprehensive curriculum covering 30 topics, ensuring that students stay relevant and reach their full potential. Full scholarships are available, covering tuition, living expenses, and flight tickets for the selected students.

Meanwhile don’t forget to also apply for the KOICA Scholarship.

Scholarship Benefits:

Dream Together Scholarship gives an opportunity to aspiring students to come and study in Korea for free. It offers various benefits including:

• Full Scholarship for International Students

• International students hailing from countries identified in the List of Official Development Assistance (ODA) Recipients by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) are eligible for a comprehensive scholarship. This scholarship covers
  – tuition fee,
  – flight tickets,
  – dormitory fees,
  – living expenses,
  – insurance fees.

More details can be found on the official website here:

Eligibility for Dream Together Scholarship:

• Eligible Applicants:
  • Former and current sport administrators or athletes.
  • Applicant and both parents of the applicant must be of non-Korean nationality.
• Educational Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher (in any field).
• Language Proficiency:
  • Sufficient command of both spoken and written English to take classes conducted entirely in English.
• Criteria for Selection:
  • Potential and passion for sport management.
• Health Requirements:
  • Physically and mentally able to successfully complete the program.

Meanwhile, click below to also apply for the GKS Scholarship i.e Global Korea Scholarship Program

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Sport Administrators Eligibility:
   • Sport administrators from nations identified in the List of Official Development Assistance (ODA) Recipients by the Development Assistance Committee (DAC).
   • Individuals employed by the government, National Olympic Committees, National Federations, or other government-affiliated sport organizations.
2. Athletes Eligibility:
   • Athletes from nations recognized in the List of ODA recipients provided by the DAC.
   • Those who have participated in major international sporting events (Olympics, Asian Games, World Championships) with a recommendation from government sport organizations or National Olympic Committees.
3. Additional Sports Administrators Eligibility:
   • Sport administrators from countries recognized in the List of ODA recipients provided by the DAC.
   • Individuals endorsed by government sport organizations or National Olympic Committees.

Required Documents for Dream Together Scholarship

Kindly adhere to the following application procedures and submit the required documents:

* Download the Dream Together Scholarship Admission Guideline and all necessary application forms (Forms 0 through 3) from this page.

*Thoroughly review the Admission Guide, which provides detailed instructions on the application process, before submitting your application.

*The required documents include:

• Application Form (Form 1)
• Personal Statement and Study Plan (Form 2)
• Two Letters of Recommendation (Form 3) from your professors and/or employers
• Official Bachelor’s (Undergraduate Studies) Transcript (in English)
• Official Bachelor’s Certificate of Graduation (in English)
• Copy of the applicant’s passport (or other official document indicating the applicant’s nationality)
• Copies of both parents’ passports (or other official documents indicating parents’ nationality)
• Official document indicating the parent-child relationship between the applicant and his/her parents (Applicant’s Birth Certificate or Household Register proving the parent-child relationship)
• Proof of English Proficiency: A score report of a recognized English proficiency test (TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.0, TEPS 298 or higher), or any other official documents indicating proof of English proficiency (e.g., School profile/medium of instruction letter; if fully taught in English) (*) TOEFL ITP not acceptable.
• Curriculum Vitae (must clearly state current and/or previous position and affiliation)
• Certificate of Employment (Certificates from current and/or all previous jobs must be submitted)
• Supplementary Material (Awards, Scholarships, Proof of Language Proficiency except English, etc.) – Optional
• Explanatory Statement (if an applicant needs to provide additional documentary evidence for his/her eligibility for Admissions) – if applicable
• Checklist (Form 0)

Find out more details on the official website here:

• All documents must be presented in English. In the event they are in any other language, a notarized/certified translation conducted by a public notary in the country of origin for the document is required.
• The admission office strictly disallows documents that are not in English.
• Additionally, (colored) copies of the documents are not permissible; documents must be either original or validated/attested copies.
• For comprehensive guidelines on completing the forms, kindly consult the FAQ section.

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How to apply for Dream Together Scholarship

1. Complete forms 1~3.
2. Make sure that all additional documents are originals (or notarized.certified copy) and
   translated into English or Korean.
3. Please mark and place the application checklist in front of the application packet, and
   arrange the application materials in the order listed on the checklist.
4. Scan the package and send it to [email protected]
5. The e-mail subject line should be: “Nationality – Last name, First name”
   For example: Korea – Kim, ChulSoo
   9 of 10
6. Your electronic submission of documents will be reviewed for any missing or incomplete
   information or forms and feedback will be provided.
7. After receiving a final confirmation e-mail, mail the original hard-copy documents by post
   to:
   Division of Global Sport Management Talent Development
   Building 153, Room 316
   Seoul National University
   1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu
   Seoul, KOREA, 08826
   *Original documents should be submitted. However, should they be unavailable,
   copies must be authorized by the issuing institution or notarized by a public notary
   in the country where the document was issued. Colored photocopies of document
   are not acceptable.
   *Documents in languages other than Korean or English must be notarized and
   translated into English or Korean. Notarization must be done in the country where
   the document was issued.
8. The documents MUST ARRIVE by DEADLINE (Korean Standard Time) to the
   program office.
9. The admission staff reserves the right to require additional documents from the applicant,
   should there be a need to clarify the eligibility or verify the authenticity of submitted
   materials.

Admissions Application Procedure

The admission procedure and deadline may vary every year. Here is the application procedure for last year:

Order	Deadline	Notes
Electronic Submission of Documents	March 31, 2023 (by Korean Standard Time 6:00pm)	Please submit all completed forms and required documents electronically to: [email protected] E-mail subject should read : [Nationality] – [Last name, First name] Electronically submitted documents will be reviewed and feedback regarding any missing or incomplete information and/or documents will be provided within 48 hours via e-mail Early submission of documents will allow for faster review
Submission of Documents	April 7, 2023 (by Korean Standard Time 6:00pm)	After receiving a final e-mail confirmation, please submit the original hard-copies(or notarized/certified copies) of the documents by post to the following address: Division of Global Sport Management Talent Development Building 153, Room 316 Seoul National University 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu Seoul, KOREA, 08826 The original hard-copy (or notarized/certified copies) documents must be received by the office by the deadline (April 7, 2023)
Announcement of Interview Schedule	April TBD, 2023	Hard copy documents review results will be announced via e-mail Those who are short-listed for interviews will be notified of interview schedules on the same day
Interview	May TBD, 2023	Video conference (Zoom) or phone interviews will be conducted
Announcement of Admissions Decision	May, 2023	The decisions will be announced via e-mail
Date of Arrival in Korea	August, 2023	A detailed schedule will be notified individually to those who are admitted
Start of Semester	September 4, 2023

Download Important Documents

Here you can download all the important documents like the application form, personal statement, guidelines etc for the Dream Together Scholarship.