Post-graduate scholarship to Korea open for applications
13 February 2009
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 2010 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 winner of the 2008 Scholarship, Jennifer Frost, is 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 begins with an intensive Korean language course in London, followed by a flight to South Korea in 2010 to start a post-graduate course of the winner’s choice. The successful applicant will also be eligible for one return flight to the UK per year.
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.
The scholarship is open to anyone with a family connection to the Armed Forces – a Parent, or a Grandparent, for example. Application forms are available from Frances Brown at The Royal British Legion (details below), and should be submitted by 30 June 2009.
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Further information on how to apply from:
Frances Brown: Tel: 0203 207 2121 or email: fbrown@britishlegion.org.uk
Or write to Ms Brown at The Royal British Legion, Haig House, 199 Borough High Street London SE1 0AA
Media enquiries: Jenny Keeling, PR Officer Tel: 0203 207 2238 or email: jkeeling@britishlegion.org.uk
The Royal British Legion protects the interests, welfare and memory of British serving and ex-Service people and their dependants. Around 10.5 million people - of all ages - are eligible to approach the Legion for support. Our charitable work covers a range of services including grant-making to those in need, pensions and benefits advice, vocational assessment and careers advice, home and hospital visits as well as the provision of full nursing care.
For further information about the Legion’s work please visit www.britishlegion.org.uk
