GNMP
Global NGO Master's Program (GNMP) is fully funded scholarship program. The May 18 Foundation and the May 18 Institute at Chonnam University offer a master's program for Global NGO activists with a full scholarship. The GNMP welcomes individuvvals who are passionately engaged with human rights, democracy, and peace and are eager to become professional NGO workers and leaders.
Being launched in 2016 as a theoretical and practical educational platform for NGO activists, the program aims to educate global NGO workers who work in the fields of social enterprises, international relations, social services, and advocacy and volunteer organizations in the world. We encourage anyone with passion to bring positive changes to their societies through human rights activism, democratization, local community development, building solidarity across borders, and humanitarian acts.
The program also aims to share the May 18 Spirit and to expand knowledge about the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising. During the school years students will have an excellent chance to know and trace the May 18 Spirit and the history of the democracy movement in Korea as well. We believe that through NGO workers’ global networking and solidarity across borders a democratic civil society will become a reality.
Being launched in 2016 as a theoretical and practical educational platform for NGO activists, the program aims to educate global NGO workers who work in the fields of social enterprises, international relations, social services, and advocacy and volunteer organizations in the world. We encourage anyone with passion to bring positive changes to their societies through human rights activism, democratization, local community development, building solidarity across borders, and humanitarian acts.
The program also aims to share the May 18 Spirit and to expand knowledge about the May 18 Gwangju Democratic Uprising. During the school years students will have an excellent chance to know and trace the May 18 Spirit and the history of the democracy movement in Korea as well. We believe that through NGO workers’ global networking and solidarity across borders a democratic civil society will become a reality.
Admission
※As of 2022 and subject to slight changes every semester- Eligibility
- Having interested in human rights, democracy, and peace
- Those who have or are expected to receive a Bachelor's degree or its equivalents stipulated by regulations
- Possessing high English language proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading
- TOEFL 530(CBT 197, IBT71), IELTS 5.5, CEFR B2, TEPS 600(NEW TEPS 326), TOEIC 700 or higher
- Test scores are only valid for two years after the test date - Should be legally and physically able to study for two years
- The nationality of the applicant and the applicant's parents must be non-Korean (3 people do not have Korean Citizenship)
- Expenses
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1. The Foundation will cover;
- Round-trip international airfare between his/her home and Korea
- Monthly stipend of 800,000KRW
- Tuition fees and room & board
- Alien card application fees 2. The GNMP student will cover;
- Travel costs incurred in his/her own country
- Utilities and personal expenses
- Health Insurance fees
- All immigration related expenses
- Requirements
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1. Applicants should submit the following documentation:
- A complete application form
- CV
- Personal Statement
- A copy of official(Expected) Graduation Certificate from Undergraduate Institution
- A copy of official transcripts from Undergraduate Institution
- Official certificate(s) for English language proficiency
- Physical examination report (including TB test results)
- Certificate(s) of acrivity in human rights issued by a related organization
- A letter of recommendation
- 1) Copies of passport for parents or
2) ID page with translated notarization
(Both the passport and ID must be filled in with expiration dates.)
Admission
| Gen. | Period | Nation | Sex | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st generation | 2016. 09 ~ 2018. 08 | Burkina Faso | Female | Graduation |
| Thailand | Male | |||
| Bangladesh | Male | |||
| Nepal | Male | |||
| 2nd generation | 2017. 09 ~ 2019. 08 | Malaysia | Female | |
| Indonesia | Male | |||
| Indonesia | Female | |||
| 3rd generation | 2018. 09 ~ 2020. 08 | Pakistan | Male | |
| Nepal | Female | |||
| Indonesia | Male | |||
| Vietnam | Female | |||
| 4th generation | 2019. 09 ~ 2021. 08 | Hong Kong | Female | |
| Jordan | Female | |||
| Bangladesh | Male | |||
| 5th generation | 2020. 09 ~ 2022. 08 | Cambodia | Female | In school |
| Indonesia | Male | |||
| 6th generation | 2021. 09 ~ 2023. 08 | Uzbekistan | Female | |
| Indonesia | Male | |||
| Vietnam | Female | |||
| 7th generation | 2022. 09 ~ 2024. 08. | Indonesia | female | |
| Indonesia | female | |||
| Thai | male | |||
| Tunisia | female |
Courses Summary
| Items | Contents |
|---|---|
| Course | Four semester courses (2 year courses) - three semester for classes and one semester for thesis |
| Credits | 24 credits |
| Requirement | Thesis submission, graduation exam, and full credits required |
Thesis
All students are required to write a thesis or an equivalent research paper on a topic related to social changes and non-profit/governmental sectors with special reference to democracy or development or civil society in the world. An emphasis on the applicant’s own country context is strongly recommended.| Gen. | Title of Thesis |
|---|---|
| 1st generation students | A Comparison of Democratization Movement in Burkina Faso and South Korea Through Stakeholders’ Perspectives: Study of Political Transition and Election Results |
| A Study of Nepalese Migrant Communities in South Korea: With Focus on the Role of Migrant Communities and Challenges | |
| A Comparative Sutdy on the Youth Participation in the Uprising: 1990 Gono-Andolon in Bangladesh and 1980 Gwangju in South Korea | |
| 2nd generation students | The Relationship Between Uses of Social Media and Ethno-Religious Affection in Malaysia |
| Politics of Participatory Budgeting Adoption: A Comparative Study of Popular Control in Solo and Porto Alegre | |
| A Comparative Study on the Dynamics on Development Process of Human Rights Cities: Gwagnju City, SOuth Korea, and Wonosobo, Indinesia | |
| 3rd generation students | An Analysis on the Electoral Success of the Third Political Party (Pakistan Tahreek-E-insaf) in Pakistan |
| A Case Study of Nepalese Women Migrant Workers in South Korea | |
| The Effect of Power Structure on Corruption in Indonesia | |
| Understanding Ethnic Minority Students’ Perception of Secondary Education in Vietnam | |
| 4th generation students | Understanding the Educational Role of Local NGOs in Promoting Multicultural citizenship: the Case of Gwangju, South Korea |
| Living in a Bubble: A Grounded Theory Study of Arab Women Refugees in South Korea | |
| A Study of Extra- Judicial Killings by Law Enforcement Agencies: A Case of Bangladesh |
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