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Full Tuition Waiver Opportunity: Global NGO Master’s Program (GNMP) Chonnam National University, South Korea

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Dear ITS Students,
We are pleased to share an exceptional fully funded Master’s opportunity from The May 18th Institute at Chonnam National University (CNU), South Korea.

The Global NGO Master’s Program (GNMP) offers a full tuition waiver for international students and NGO activists who are passionate about human rights, democracy, and peace, and aspire to become professional NGO leaders driving positive social change.


🌍 About the Program

Launched in 2016, the GNMP serves as a theoretical and practical educational platform for international students and NGO practitioners working in areas such as social enterprises, international relations, social services, advocacy, and humanitarian work.

Rooted in the spirit of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Uprising, this two-year program offers participants a chance to learn from Korea’s history of civic courage and to foster global solidarity across borders.


🎓 Program Benefits

  • Full tuition coverage for the entire Master’s program

  • Specialized training in NGO leadership and global networking

  • Academic and practical engagement in human rights, democracy, and peacebuilding


Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree (completed or expected by July 31, 2025)

  • Strong interest in human rights, democracy, and peace

  • High English language proficiency (speaking, reading, and writing)

  • Legally and physically able to study in Korea for two years


📝 Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

  • Completed application form

  • Valid passport (scanned copy)

  • Bachelor’s certificate or equivalent

  • Physical examination report (including TB test)

  • Certificate(s) of human rights activities (if any)

  • Letter of recommendation

  • Proof of English language proficiency

📄 All documents must be submitted in English or Korean.


🌐 Learn More & Apply


💬 Additional Information

We highly encourage ITS students, graduates, and staff who are passionate about international development and civil society empowerment to apply for this opportunity.

For more details, please refer to the attached call document or visit the official GNMP website.

📎 [GNMP Call for Application.docx]


📧 Contact Person

Prof. Kim Hyung Ju
The May 18th Institute, Chonnam National University
📩 Email: Achung2002@hanmail.net

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