Navigating the world of scholarships in Korea requires specific vocabulary. This guide introduces the term for “Scholarship Foundation” (장학재단) and provides essential related expressions, cultural insights, and practical conversation examples to help you discuss and apply for scholarships in Korean.
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Core Expression
- Expression: 장학재단 (Janghakjaedan)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-jae-dan
Meaning: Scholarship Foundation (A non-profit organization established to provide scholarships)
Related Vocabulary
This section covers key terms associated with scholarships and foundations.
- Expression: 장학금 (Janghakgeum)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-geum
Meaning: Scholarship (money) - Expression: 장학생 (Janghaksaeng)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-saeng
Meaning: Scholarship student/recipient - Expression: 재단 (Jaedan)
Pronunciation: jae-dan
Meaning: Foundation - Expression: 신청 (Sincheong)
Pronunciation: sin-cheong
Meaning: Application - Expression: 지원 (Jiwon)
Pronunciation: ji-won
Meaning: Support; Application (can mean both depending on context) - Expression: 서류 (Seoryu)
Pronunciation: seo-ryu
Meaning: Documents - Expression: 자격 (Jagyeok)
Pronunciation: ja-gyeok
Meaning: Qualification; Eligibility - Expression: 요건 (Yogeon)
Pronunciation: yo-geon
Meaning: Requirement; Condition - Expression: 심사 (Simsa)
Pronunciation: sim-sa
Meaning: Evaluation; Screening; Judging - Expression: 선발 (Seonbal)
Pronunciation: seon-bal
Meaning: Selection - Expression: 추천서 (Chucheonseo)
Pronunciation: chu-cheon-seo
Meaning: Recommendation letter - Expression: 학업 계획서 (Hageop gyehoekseo)
Pronunciation: hak-eop gye-hoek-seo
Meaning: Study plan
Applying for Scholarships
Here are phrases commonly used when applying to a scholarship foundation.
- Expression: 장학금을 신청하다 (Janghakgeumeul sincheonghada)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-geum-eul sin-cheong-ha-da
Meaning: To apply for a scholarship - Expression: 장학재단에 지원하다 (Janghakjaedane jiwonhada)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-jae-dan-e ji-won-ha-da
Meaning: To apply to a scholarship foundation - Expression: 신청 서류를 제출하다 (Sincheong seoryureul jechulhada)
Pronunciation: sin-cheong seo-ryu-reul je-chul-ha-da
Meaning: To submit application documents - Expression: 자격 요건을 확인하다 (Jagyeok yogeoneul hwaginhada)
Pronunciation: ja-gyeok yo-geon-eul hwa-gin-ha-da
Meaning: To check the eligibility requirements - Expression: 마감일을 확인하다 (Magamireul hwaginhada)
Pronunciation: ma-gam-il-eul hwa-gin-ha-da
Meaning: To check the deadline - Expression: 추천서를 받다 (Chucheonseoreul batda)
Pronunciation: chu-cheon-seo-reul bat-da
Meaning: To receive a recommendation letter - Expression: 자기소개서를 쓰다 (Jagisogaeseoreul sseuda)
Pronunciation: ja-gi-so-gae-seo-reul sseu-da
Meaning: To write a personal statement/cover letter - Expression: 면접을 보다 (Myeonjeobeul boda)
Pronunciation: myeon-jeop-eul bo-da
Meaning: To have an interview - Expression: 합격자 발표를 기다리다 (Hapgyeokja balpyoreul gidarida)
Pronunciation: hap-gyeok-ja bal-pyo-reul gi-da-ri-da
Meaning: To wait for the announcement of successful candidates - Expression: 장학금 수혜자로 선정되다 (Janghakgeum suhyejaro seonjeongdoeda)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-geum su-hye-ja-ro seon-jeong-doe-da
Meaning: To be selected as a scholarship recipient - Expression: 온라인으로 지원하다 (Ollaineuro jiwonhada)
Pronunciation: on-la-in-eu-ro ji-won-ha-da
Meaning: To apply online - Expression: 필요한 서류가 무엇인가요? (Piryohan seoryuga mueosingayo?)
Pronunciation: pil-yo-han seo-ryu-ga mu-eo-sin-ga-yo?
Meaning: What documents are required?
Discussing Scholarships
Use these expressions when talking about scholarship foundations and their offerings.
- Expression: 이 장학재단은 어떤 종류의 장학금을 지원하나요? (I janghakjaedaneun eotteon jongnyuui janghakgeumeul jiwonhanayo?)
Pronunciation: i jang-hak-jae-dan-eun eo-tteon jong-nyu-ui jang-hak-geum-eul ji-won-ha-na-yo?
Meaning: What kinds of scholarships does this foundation support? - Expression: 장학금 혜택이 어떻게 되나요? (Janghakgeum hyetaegi eotteoke doenayo?)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-geum hye-tae-gi eo-tteo-ke doe-na-yo?
Meaning: What are the scholarship benefits? - Expression: 지원 자격이 까다롭나요? (Jiwon jagyeogi kkadaromnayo?)
Pronunciation: ji-won ja-gyeo-gi kka-da-rom-na-yo?
Meaning: Are the application qualifications strict? - Expression: 성적 기준이 있나요? (Seongjeok gijuni innayo?)
Pronunciation: seong-jeok gi-jun-i in-na-yo?
Meaning: Is there a grade requirement? - Expression: 소득 기준을 보나요? (Sodeuk gijuneul bonayo?)
Pronunciation: so-deuk gi-jun-eul bo-na-yo?
Meaning: Do they consider income level? - Expression: 외국인 학생도 지원할 수 있나요? (Oegugin haksaengdo jiwonhal su innayo?)
Pronunciation: oe-gu-gin hak-saeng-do ji-won-hal su in-na-yo?
Meaning: Can international students also apply? - Expression: 장학금 경쟁률이 높아요. (Janghakgeum gyeongjaengnyuri nopayo.)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-geum gyeong-jaeng-nyur-i no-pa-yo.
Meaning: The competition for the scholarship is high. - Expression: 그 재단은 평판이 좋아요. (Geu jaedaneun pyeongpani joayo.)
Pronunciation: geu jae-dan-eun pyeong-pan-i jo-a-yo.
Meaning: That foundation has a good reputation. - Expression: 장학금 덕분에 학비 걱정을 덜었어요. (Janghakgeum deokbune hakbi geokjeongeul deoreosseoyo.)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-geum deok-bun-e hak-bi geok-jeong-eul deor-eo-sseo-yo.
Meaning: Thanks to the scholarship, I have fewer worries about tuition fees. - Expression: 장학재단 웹사이트에서 정보를 찾아보세요. (Janghakjaedan wepsaiteueseo jeongboreul chajaboseyo.)
Pronunciation: jang-hak-jae-dan wep-sa-i-teu-e-seo jeong-bo-reul cha-ja-bo-se-yo.
Meaning: Look for information on the scholarship foundation’s website. - Expression: 신청 절차가 복잡해요. (Sincheong jeolchaga bokjaphaeyo.)
Pronunciation: sin-cheong jeol-cha-ga bok-jap-hae-yo.
Meaning: The application process is complicated. - Expression: 심사 기준이 궁금해요. (Simsa gijuni gunggeumhaeyo.)
Pronunciation: sim-sa gi-jun-i gung-geum-hae-yo.
Meaning: I’m curious about the evaluation criteria.
Korean Culture Notes
Understanding the cultural context can be helpful when dealing with scholarships in Korea.
- Emphasis on Education: Education is highly valued in South Korea, making scholarships very competitive. Many foundations exist, supported by corporations, individuals, and the government, reflecting this societal emphasis.
- Variety of Foundations: Scholarship foundations (장학재단 – jang-hak-jae-dan) range widely, from large corporate foundations (e.g., Samsung, Hyundai) to smaller private ones, each with specific goals, target recipients (e.g., based on major, region, income level), and requirements.
- Detailed Application Process: Applying often requires extensive documentation (서류 – seo-ryu), including academic transcripts, personal essays (자기소개서 – ja-gi-so-gae-seo), study plans (학업 계획서 – hak-eop gye-hoek-seo), and recommendation letters (추천서 – chu-cheon-seo). Thorough preparation is key.
- Importance of ‘Merit’ and ‘Need’: While academic merit (성적 – seong-jeok) is often a primary criterion, many foundations also consider financial need (소득 수준 – so-deuk su-jun) or other specific circumstances (e.g., students majoring in certain fields, students from particular regions).
- Networking and Information: Information about scholarships often spreads through university departments, academic advisors, and student communities. Actively seeking information and utilizing university resources is common practice.
Real Conversation Example
Situation: Two university students are discussing applying for scholarships.
Roles:
* A: Min-jun (Student looking for scholarships)
* B: Su-jin (Student who has experience with scholarship applications)
- Expression: A: 수진아, 혹시 괜찮은 장학재단 아는 곳 있어? 학비가 좀 부담돼서.
Pronunciation: su-jin-a, hok-si gwaen-chan-eun jang-hak-jae-dan a-neun got i-sseo? hak-bi-ga jom bu-dam-dwae-seo.
Meaning: Su-jin, do you happen to know any good scholarship foundations? Tuition is a bit burdensome. - Expression: B: 아, 민준아. 나 작년에 OO장학재단에서 장학금 받았었어. 한번 알아볼래?
Pronunciation: a, min-jun-a. na jak-nyeon-e OO-jang-hak-jae-dan-e-seo jang-hak-geum ba-da-sseo-sseo. han-beon a-ra-bol-lae?
Meaning: Oh, Min-jun. I received a scholarship from the OO Scholarship Foundation last year. Do you want to check it out? - Expression: A: 정말? 그 장학재단은 지원 자격이 어떻게 돼? 성적 많이 봐?
Pronunciation: jeong-mal? geu jang-hak-jae-dan-eun ji-won ja-gyeo-gi eo-tteo-ke dwae? seong-jeok ma-ni bwa?
Meaning: Really? What are the application qualifications for that foundation? Do they look closely at grades? - Expression: B: 응, 성적도 보는데, 자기소개서랑 학업 계획서도 중요하게 보는 것 같아. 웹사이트에 자세한 요건 나와 있어.
Pronunciation: eung, seong-jeok-do bo-neun-de, ja-gi-so-gae-seo-rang hak-eop gye-hoek-seo-do jung-yo-ha-ge bo-neun geot ga-ta. wep-sa-i-teu-e ja-se-han yo-geon na-wa i-sseo.
Meaning: Yes, they look at grades, but I think they also consider the personal statement and study plan important. The detailed requirements are on their website. - Expression: A: 그렇구나. 필요한 서류는 뭐였어? 추천서도 필요해?
Pronunciation: geu-reo-ku-na. pil-yo-han seo-ryu-neun mwo-yeo-sseo? chu-cheon-seo-do pil-yo-hae?
Meaning: I see. What documents were required? Do you need a recommendation letter too? - Expression: B: 응, 교수님 추천서 필요했어. 성적 증명서랑 자기소개서, 학업 계획서 기본이고. 마감일 잘 확인해 봐!
Pronunciation: eung, gyo-su-nim chu-cheon-seo pil-yo-hae-sseo. seong-jeok jeung-myeong-seo-rang ja-gi-so-gae-seo, hak-eop gye-hoek-seo gi-bon-i-go. ma-gam-il jal hwa-gin-hae bwa!
Meaning: Yes, a professor’s recommendation letter was needed. Transcript, personal statement, and study plan are standard. Make sure to check the deadline carefully! - Expression: A: 고마워, 수진아! 당장 웹사이트 들어가서 확인해 봐야겠다.
Pronunciation: go-ma-wo, su-jin-a! dang-jang wep-sa-i-teu deu-reo-ga-seo hwa-gin-hae bwa-ya-get-da.
Meaning: Thanks, Su-jin! I should go check the website right away.
Practice Tips
Familiarizing yourself with these terms is the first step! Try these tips to master them~
- Flashcards: Create flashcards with the Korean term on one side and the pronunciation/meaning on the other. Focus on terms like 장학재단, 장학금, 신청, 서류, 자격 요건.
- Website Exploration: Visit the websites of real Korean scholarship foundations (search for ‘장학재단’). Try to identify the terms you’ve learned in their application guidelines!
- Mock Application: Practice writing short sentences using the application phrases. For example: “저는 OO 장학재단에 지원하고 싶습니다.” (jeo-neun OO jang-hak-jae-dan-e ji-won-ha-go sip-seum-ni-da – I want to apply to the OO Scholarship Foundation.)
- Role-playing: Practice the conversation example with a study partner or friend. Take turns playing each role!
Consistent practice will help you confidently discuss and navigate scholarship opportunities in Korea! 화이팅! (hwa-i-ting! – Fighting!/Good luck!)
