15 February 2010
For those finishing University, who would like to continue studying, we are offering a unique opportunity for post-graduates to study in the Republic of Korea. Applications are now open for the 2011 Samsung / British Korean Veterans Association / Royal British Legion Scholarship.
This innovative Scheme offers an opportunity for a Graduate from any discipline to live and study in Korea for up to two years. The winners of the 2009 Scholarships, Claire O'Connell and Simon Hathaway, are pictured below.
The Scholarship was established in memory of those who gave their lives during the Korean War (1950-53) and it is hoped that it will help to strengthen relationships between Britain and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). Administered by The Royal British Legion, the Scheme has been running since 1995, during which time students from all walks of life have taken part.
The Scholarship is a fixed sum and can be used to cover: an intensive Korean language course in the UK before departure, an open return flight to South Korea in 2011 at the start of a post-graduate course of the winner's choice, university course fees, contribution to accommodation costs and one further return flight to the UK during the study period.
Post-graduate courses are conducted in the English Language.
Previous winners have taken first degrees as diverse as Chinese, Japanese, Politics, Economics and Law in British universities, before choosing post-graduate courses to study in Korea. Simon above is studying a post-graduate Vision and Consciousness course at Yonsei University and Claire is studying a post-graduate degree in International Co-operation at Seoul University.
The scholarship is open to anyone with a family connection to the Armed Forces – a parent, or a grandparent, for example (for more details, read the Terms and Conditions).
Download an application form or contact Lynne Callegari (details below). Applications should be submitted by 30 June 2010.
For further information on how to apply contact:
Lynne Callegari
tel: 020 3207 2121
email: Lynne Callegari or rpibworth@samsung.com
post: Ms Callegari, The Royal British Legion, Haig House, 199 Borough High Street London SE1 0AA