1. Introduce yourself. I’d say this is the most important question they asked.

It could
make or break your whole application! Be sure you will be able to set yourself
apart from the others.
First, Thank you for this opportunity. My name is Monita Dwi Nuraeni from Bandung. I am
23 years old. I pursued my bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Education at Indonesia
University of Education. After completing my undergraduate studies, I am working as junior
programmer at Bandung Institute of Technology.
Your dream to be able to finish the college and have a good life one day
Your financial situation (that is not good at the moment and does not allow you to follow
your dream).
Ex: My name is Michaela, iam 19 years old passionate about medicine, especially
neurology. I consider my personal calling to help to cure people with neurological diseases.
In my family, two people have this problem and that is the reason why I am so close to this
field. I spend my free time learning about it and I also try to do non-profit activity in this
field, visiting patients with heavy diseases. However, I can not follow my desire fully on the
college without help, because I have little money and my parents are just laborers, who can
not support my study.
- Introduce yourself by name, family information, school, area of interest and your reason
for being here.
- If you just graduated, point A about how I choose this major, what you studied,
internship, what kind of dream I want to pursue? Point B about I need continue my study
to pursue my dream. Explain your current situation and why you apply this scholarship.
- Highlight impressive accomplishments and skills/experience you have gained

(new grad) : I completed my degree in finance last year. It is an area I am passionate about
and I have always been interested in. I think it is because my dad was a stock trader so I was
around it a lot growing up. Now that I have graduates I am hoping to find an entry level
position that will use what I have learned and help me grow my skill set, and my long term
goal would be to manage a team. At my university, I was given the chance to take a
leadership role in our investment club and enjoyed the experience a lot because it provided a
chance to lead discussions and present ideas as well as learn a lot about actual investment
analysis. So, that’s what I am passionate about, and that’s what I am hoping to find an
opportunity to continue doing next. In my free time I have started trading stocks on my own
as well and it is going quite well so I am excited to continue that.

Here's 6 tips. The first 3 are essential. The remaining 3 elevate your speech from "basic" to
interesting to listen to.

Stating your name clearly

 Placing yourself - where you are from, the organization you belong to, the position you
currently hold

Background - what can you share that is related to the group's core purpose for meeting? Is it
an event, experience, a particular skill or educational qualification?

Interest, passion or goal - what particularly interests you? What drives you? What is the
personal goal you want to achieve within this group?

Sharing personal details - hobbies or pet peeves

Unity - what do you share in common with someone else in the group?

2. What kind of person I am?

Tought oriented, reserved, reflective, observant,
Traditional, realistic, practical, detail oriented
Logical, reasonable, level headed, values fairness
Organized, systematic, planner, achievement oriented
(Strengths : Reserved at first, but are very likeable, very strategic and are great problem-
solver, often described as “doers”, they feel a strong sense of duty, have difficulty in new or
unusual situations)
(Weaknesses : always stick to their beliefs and values, they may be unaccepting towards
others who do not share those values, )

Contents - Your report describes the strength of your feelings, thoughts and behaviors relative to other
people of a similar age, gender and country. Two people may be classified as extraverts, but one will still be
more extraverted than the other.

Scores are reported and graphed as percentile estimates, so a score of 65 means that you are estimated to be
higher than 65% of people.

Personality type - Protectors are emotionally balanced, which means that they are less prone to depression and are able
to cope well with feelings of anxiety, anger and vulnerability. Due to their independence and reserve, sometimes the
Protector can be perceived as arrogant or unfriendly, however this is merely because they don't require the same level of
social stimulation or interaction that others may seek. The Protector generally prefers fact over fiction and security and
stability over ambiguity and disorder. Sticking with convention and familiar routines is generally best. With a sense of social
responsibility and a general trust in others, Protectors are often seen as sincere and generous. However the
Protector generally has good self discipline and is recognized as being able to plan and think ahead.

Big five overview - You rarely get angry and it takes a lot to make you angry, however you are not
generally self conscious about yourself. You get overwhelmed by too much noise and commotion and do
not like thrill-seeking activities. You prefer facts over fantasy and are more interested in what is
happening in the real word. You are mostly a compassionate person, however you prefer to make
objective judgements when possible, however you are willing to take credit for good things that you do
but you don't often talk yourself up much.
You take your time when making decisions and will deliberate on all the possible consequences
and alternatives.

Neuroticism - You are generally calm, although some situations can make you feel anxious or tense. You rarely get
angry and it takes a lot to make you angry. Mostly your emotions are on an even keel and you do not get depressed easily.
You are not generally self conscious about yourself. You do not experience strong, irresistible cravings and consequently do
not find yourself tempted to overindulge. High levels of stress can lead to you feeling panic or confusion, but usually you cope
with day to day pressures.

Extraversion - You generally make friends easily enough although you mostly don't go out of your way to
demonstrate positive feelings toward others. You like crowds but sometimes feel overwhelmed by them. Sometimes you
feel like you need some privacy and time for yourself. You are an active group participant but usually prefer to let someone
else be the group leader. You lead a moderately paced life. You like some energetic activities, but also like to relax and take it
easy. You get overwhelmed by too much noise and commotion and do not like thrill-seeking activities. You experience a
range of positive feelings, including happiness, enthusiasm, optimism, and joy

Openness to experience - You prefer facts over fantasy and are more interested in what is happening in the real word.
You are not interested in the arts and do not display aesthetic sensitivity. You tend not to express your emotions openly
and are sometimes not even aware of your own feelings. Familiar routines are good, but sometimes you like to spice up
your life with a bit of adventure or activity. You prefer dealing with either people or things rather than ideas. You regard
intellectual exercises as a waste of your time. You like the security of tradition, but sometimes have a desire to bend the rules
and challenge conventional thinking

Agreeableness - You naturally assume that most people are fair, honest, and have good intentions. There are
times when you believe that a certain amount of deception in social relationships is necessary, however you are mostly
candid, frank and sincere. People find it moderately easy to relate to you. You will help others if they are in need. If
people ask for too much of your time you feel that they are imposing on you. You do not enjoy confrontation, but you will
stand up for yourself or push your point if you feel it is important. You are willing to take credit for good things that you do
but you don't often talk yourself up much. You are mostly a compassionate person, however you prefer to make objective
judgements when possible

Conscientiousness - You are moderately confident that you can achieve the goals you set yourself. You are well-
organized and like to live according to routines and schedules. Often you will keep lists and make plans. Your sense of duty
and obligation is average and although you are mostly responsible you can sometimes be unreliable. Mostly you work
towards achieving your best, although in some areas you are content just to get the job done. You have a reasonable
amount of will-power and are able to follow through on tasks that you feel you need to complete. You can be distracted
however and have been known to procrastinate. You take your time when making decisions and will deliberate on all the
possible consequences and alternatives

Strength – Happy & enthusiastic, Trustworthy, well organized

Weakness – can be unimaginative, not in touch with emotion, bored by art
Determined "Big picture" oriented Cooperative Diligent
Independent Encouraging Good listener Knowledge-seeking
Progressive Empathetic Supportive Logical/Rational
Flexible Compassionate Meticulous
People-oriented Helpful Observant
Sympathetic Organized
Patient Systematic
People-oriented Reliable
Reliable Steadfast
 Polite Analytical-thinker

3. Why do you want to study in Korea? Do yourself a favor and DON’T answer
because you watch a lot of Korean dramas and gush over KPOP. I want to go
there to pursue my Masters degree. Because of the ample research facilities and

global exposure available there. I will be completely equipped in terms of

practical exposure, by being in contact with people from different nations and

working with the best technology.

Going on exchange to South Korea changed my outlook completely. I was able to make so many

friends from all over the world who became some of my closest friends today. It was a massive

challenge to live independently in a country that I didn’t know the language of. It really did feel

like I was a fish out of water but that made my experience so much more valuable. I have now

learnt how to adapt easily to completely new surroundings and culture.

The country’s information and communication technology sector is also

considered “one of the best in the world”
Study in South Korea can offer a much more affordable experience for
international students
With the combination of high-quality education and leading technologies,
South Korea is able to offer students the very best in international university
experience
Not only does studying in South Korea allow students to obtain top-class
education, but it also provides international students with an insight into one of
Asia’s most dynamic and modern countries, making it a great place to live and
gain exposure to new things. Fantastic food, an excellent transportation system,
and a one-of-a-kind culture make South Korea an excellent choice for students
who want to experience Asia at its best.
Quality Education
 The academic environment in Korea is highly competitive. Koreans take education
- particularly higher education - very seriously. Academics in Korea are very
competitive; students treat their teachers with respect and are extremely serious
about their studies. Korea has a number of prestigious universities, and most of
these are located in Seoul. Attending one of the universities is seen as a
prerequisite for success in Korean society.
There are a variety of fields of study available for international students
considering studying in Korea. The most popular fields of study in Korea are in the
arts and science, closely followed by business-related courses. If you are an
international student interested in any of these fields, enrolling in a South Korean
university will ensure that you get the very best education Korea has to offer. If
you are more interested in the culture or language of Korea, there are also a
number of culture and language-based programs which will take you into the heart
of South Korea’s cities and into the pastoral, more traditional countryside. Other
unique educational programs include several intensive Korean language summer
programs, as well as a National Science Foundation summer institute program for
graduate students from the United States.
4. How are you going to adjust to the language barrier? Especially to those who had
no background of the Korean language
5. Give a positive and negative thing about Korea.

6. How is your chosen major gonna help in the Philippine-Korea relations?

1. Be prepared! Think of possible questions other than those I’ve specified above.
Prepare your answers, write them if you need to.

2. Establish why your chosen major is beneficial for Korea and the Philippines. Or
why you are choosing to study in Korea with that major. A program that prepares
individuals to teach computer education programs at various educational levels
3. Talk about your achievements. It’s not bragging. The competition is tough and you
are sitting with 3 more applicants with excellent credentials fighting for a spot in
that scholarship!

4. Make your answers brief and straight to the point.

5. Learn about Korean culture, politics, economics, and why it interests you.

6. Relax. Be confident. Smile :)

7. Pray. The battle is not yours, but God’s. If it’s meant for you, nothing can take
it away from you.

 Tell us about yourself

Then, I told him my name, nationality, age, my bachelor degree, where I'm
working now, reason to continue my studies, very similar to what I wrote at the
Form.2 Self Introduction
 Why do you want to study in Korea?
 What do you know about Korea?
 Talk about your job experience
 How did you learn Korean?
 Live in dormitory?
 Korean culture and costums? Apa yang diketahui tentang korea?
 my expectations of the courses I’d take at University
ou should go through the course content carefully. You should know
everything such as: Duration, Fee, commencement & end date, Credits points,
curriculum etc about your course.

I am going for MS in Computer Science for the Fall 2009 session.

 Ready to live in korea? Muslim lives in korea?

 Introduce yourself in Korean

 How do you deal with conflict?
 Why did you choose this particular university?
 Did you apply with the embassy or another university?
 Have you been sick and hospitalized recently?
 Do you plan to get married soon or anytime in the near future?
 Have you been to Korea before?
 Do you have family/friends/relatives in korea?
 Why KGSP?
 Did you apply to other scholarships?
 Is this your first time applying for KGSP?
Pen down some highlighted features such as World ranking, the research
facility, the faculty profile, Alumni profile etc.

I was keen to study in a university which can give me quality education so

while searching various options I found that this university has got the best
faculty available in my subject. Even the research facilities are very good.
Moreover it is listed in the top 50 universities of the world with well known
professionals as its Alumni's

 Why did you choose this course?

You should be very clear about your future plans after doing this course.
Prepare a good statement mentioning about: How course is relevant to your
previous degree, how this course adds value to you profile, why you are
interested in doing this course etc.

This course is related to my previous studies as I have done my B.Tech

(Computer Science) and I would like to continue my education in the same
field. Moreover I am quiet interested in VLSI design and this course includes
various modules related to that.

 Which are the other universities you have applied to?

 Tell me something about your past?
Tip: Be prepared to tell them that what you were doing between your last school
and till today. Make sure your answers are focusing on your achievements,
skills, you being a sincere student.
 After completing my studies, I worked in ABC Company as ...... Executive for X
years. After that I joined XXX Company and presently working over there for
last Y years.
 Anything else you’d like to say?
 if there was an opportunity to stay and work in Korea for a few years after graduation
I’d gladly accept it but I also have my family in Germany in mind and I would wait for
whatever might come up later to decide.

 1. Why do you want to study in Korea?

2. Why do you want to study in this school?
3. Why this major? (Especially if your previous major is very different.)
 b) The “personal history” and “hopes and dreams” questions
 4. Have you any experience in work related to this major? (Internships, etc. Especially
if it’s different from your previous one.)
5. Please explain your previous thesis topic.
6. What is your childhood dream (and how do you plan to make it come true)?
7. Explain your study plan / talk about your research proposal. (Similar to what’s on
the application document.)
8. Your future plans after school. (Similar to the applications.)
9. Naturally: self introduction. (Short version of what’s on your application.)
 On top of these, I’ve heard people (who have not been to Korea before, or who have
little background in terms of Korean language etc.) being asked stuff like
 1. Can you eat spicy food?
2. Have you considered your living arrangements / have you thought about living
alone without your family?
3. What’s your interest in Korea / why are you interested in Korea / what do you like
about Korea? (Similar to why you want to study in Korea I suppose.)

1. How did you know about this scholarship?

2. Why do you wish to go Korea for further study?
3. Could you talk a little bit about your study plan?
4. Why do you wish to study this field?
5. Why you choose this university as your first choice?
6. How do you manage your time with your family if you study/work here?
2. - after finished, what will you do?
- what did I do as travel agent?

 What made you become interested in your major?

 How did you become interested in your focus area?
 Have you ever traveled abroad before? If so, where, and what did your
travels teach you?
 What do you hope to accomplish while at ______ college or
University?
 What are your educational and academic goals?
 What are your future career plans?
 How do you plan to use your studies to achieve the future career plans
that you have for yourself?
 What would you do if you were not chosen to receive the scholarship?
 Where do you see yourself doing in 10 years? What are you doing in
terms of your career?
 How will this scholarship help you in your career goals?
 What made you become interested in your major?
 How did you become interested in your focus area?
 Have you ever traveled abroad before? If so, where, and what did your travels teach you?
 What do you hope to accomplish while at ______ college or University?
 What are your educational and academic goals?
 What are your future career plans?
 How do you plan to use your studies to achieve the future career plans that you have for
yourself?
 What would you do if you were not chosen to receive the scholarship?
 Where do you see yourself doing in 10 years? What are you doing in terms of your career?
 How will this scholarship help you in your career goals?
1. "Tell me about yourself."

Interviewers often like to start off with this question. This may sound very simple, but
can be very tricky. Your answer to this question sets the tone for the rest of the
interview and gives the interviewers the first peek into your personality.

Do not repeat information that is already on your application form and refrain from
the obvious, like "I'm Jamie Tan and I am 18 years old". Elaborate on a few key
points about yourself, highlighting what makes you stand out from all the other
candidates out there. Imagine yourself on television and this is your one minute of
fame. You have 60 seconds worth of "air time" to introduce yourself before the
camera moves on.

2. "What is your greatest achievement/failure?"

Now is the time to sell yourself to the interviewers. Be confident and self-assured
when highlighting your strengths and accomplishments, taking care to substantiate
them with concrete examples.

However, don't get too carried away with self-promotion. Show that you are also
aware of your shortcomings, and more importantly, emphasise on your ability and
willingness to overcome them. It would be good if you can relate back to the
organisation, and its role and ability in bringing out the best in you.

As you may have already realised, coming up with such replies require a
considerable amount of self-awareness on your part. Thus, do some self-reflection
while preparing the answers. Remember that what the interviewer ultimately wants is
an honest assessment of your abilities.

3. "Can you describe some experiences of being a leader or instances

where you have displayed leadership?"

Firstly, note that you don't have to hold an official title or position to display
leadership capabilities. The key is to illustrate the depth of your commitment and
describe the impact you have made when you took up the role.

Avoid merely listing a bunch of leadership positions or activities. Stick to one or two
more remarkable examples and give details on the accomplishments you have
made. Examples can include having led a committee of 20 in organising a baking
workshop at an orphanage or having pioneered a hobby club that has gathered 200
members.

4. "Why did you apply for this scholarship?"

This is a question that you should already have an answer to even before you went
through the tedious process of applying and preparing for the scholarship. Don't be
afraid to reveal your financial difficulties if it is indeed one of the primary reasons.
However, there must be other reasons why you choose this particular scholarship,
among so many others. Talk about what differentiates this scholarship or
 organisation from the others – how you identify with the values, career prospects or
reputation.

5. "Who is your role model or has influenced your life and why?"

This is a question that can reveal a lot about your character, what values you care
about and what qualities you aspire to emulate. Make sure you know enough about
your hero, including his shortcomings, and how he overcomes them. Explain what
characteristics you admire about this person or what lessons you have learnt from
him. Be careful on your choice and always elaborate.

If you only provide the name of your role model without offering any explanation, the
judges will have to fill in the blanks themselves based on their own impressions of
that person. Let's say you tell them your role model is Jennifer Lawrence – you may
admire her for her frank nature and brutal honesty, but that will not get through if the
judges only know her as a potty-mouthed actress.

6. "Do you have any questions for me?"

When most candidates hear this question, they know the interview is coming to an
end and let their guard down too soon. This is probably why many tend to fail here.
During your preparation, you should have generated some insightful questions on
topics like career advancements and job performance evaluation. Avoid frivolous
questions like lunch time, facilities, and job perks.

If you really cannot think of any question, ask for feedback on the interview. This
way, you can learn something from the interview regardless of what the results are.

Do be careful not to over-prepare as you will come across as over-rehearsed during

interviews. But do give some thought to these common interview questions before
your interview so as to not be caught off-guarded.

Why do you think you are the right candidate to receive scholarship? :Explain your
ambitions and goals with faith and confidence.
What are the things you care about?
Address the things you feel are important in life and prioritise them. Interviewers determine your
suitability based on what you say you are, so it’ll be great if your values are in line with the
organisation’s.

Give concrete examples of how your personal values shape your decisions. Read up on the
organisation’s mission statement, and try to show how you are able to contribute to that mission.

What are some of your career aspirations?

You have to convince the interviewer that this scholarship is not just going to be a short stint and
that you are indeed committed and passionate about building a career with the organisation. Give
an idea of how you will take charge of your own personal learning. Show that you have a vision of
what you’d like to become, and about how the scholarship will help you achieve that goal.

What questions do you have for me?

This is typically the last question for most interviews. And it’s also one that most interviewees fail to
score at. If you’ve put any effort into preparing for the interview, you should have at least one
thoughtful question about the organisation that you are applying to. You need to show that you are
genuinely keen about the scholarship.

If you’re truly at a loss as to what to ask, why not try getting some feedback on your answers thus
far? That way, you’d still stand to learn something from the whole process, regardless of how the
interview eventually turns out.

Final words of advice

Read up on current affairs. Most scholarship providers, particularly those from the public sector, will
want to test your familiarity with daily events. It’s all a matter of determining whether you are a
person who takes the effort to stay informed.

It’s normal to be nervous during the interviews, especially since there’s a lot is at stake. But whatever
happens, do not fret. If you’re temporarily stuck for answers, buy yourself more time by saying such
things as, “That’s a good question. May I have some time to think about it?” Alternatively, you can
gracefully request to return to the question later in the interview, so that you can organise your
thoughts into a better answer.

Most of all, remember that your interviewer is human too. He fully understands the stress and
anxiety that you’re going through, and will always try to put you at ease. So do your best to be
yourself, and ace that interview!