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GKS (GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP) UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: October 30, 2025

LOCATION: South Korea

This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.
The Korean government provides international students with opportunities to study and offers various scholarship programs.

ELIGIBILITY:

Nationality: Applicant and both parents must hold non-Korean citizenship

Age: Under 25 years old as of applicable year

Education: Associate Degree—High school graduate, Bachelor’s Degree—High school or associate degree graduate

Academic Performance: Cumulative GPA of 80% or higher in the most recent educational program

Approximately 500 undergraduates (including associate degrees)

Specialization (UIC): Science and engineering departments focused on customized curriculum and field experience through industry-university collaboration. Available only for associate and bachelor’s degree programs

BENEFIT:

Airfare, language training costs, tuition, and study allowances

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SHIFT SCALING HOLISTIC INCLUSION IN FINTECH TRANSFORMATION IN ASIA, MENA AND AFRICA

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Application Deadline: 1st October, 2025

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

SHIFT (Scaling Holistic Inclusion in Fintech Transformation) is a migration-focused support program for growth-stage fintechs in Sub-Saharan Africa, MENA, and Asia. Through results-based grants, tailored mentorship, investor connections, and global visibility, SHIFT helps fintechs strengthen their business, scale inclusive financial solutions, and drive lasting impact.

ELIGIBILITY:

SHIFT is open to growth-stage fintechs that meet the following criteria:

Sectors: Operates in fintech or embedded fintech (offering financial services such as credit, insurance, and payments).

Stage: Growth-stage company with proven traction and revenue.

Fundraising Readiness: Has raised funding in the past 12 months or is actively planning to raise capital.

Business Model: For-profit and revenue-generating, with strong potential to scale.

Geographic Eligibility: Based in or operating in Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), or Asia.

Impact Focus: Already serves women affected by migration or Willing to pivot/scale products and services tailored to the financial needs of women affected by migration (WAM) Women Affected by Migration (WAM) includes:Women who migrate internally or across borders Women left behind when a family member migrates (e.g., spouse working abroad) Women in migration-impacted communities, including high emigration areas or remittance-dependent regions

BENEFIT:

Selected ventures will receive:

$10K Results-Based Grant: Flexible funding to implement solutions for women affected by migration.

Tailored Mentorship & Expert Support: Guidance from migration industry experts and peer learning to strengthen your business model, impact, and investment readiness.

Investor & Partner Access: Connect with 500+ investors and ecosystem partners interested in inclusive fintech solutions.

Access to the SIGMA platform: A key unique feature offering data-driven growth tracking, business model testing, and impact measurement tools.

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