[Student Affairs Team] (Korea Student Aid Foundation) Notice Regarding Additional Application Period for the National Work-Study Scholarship (Semester 2, 2026) (Oct 21 – Oct 29)
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[Korea Student Aid Foundation] Notice Regarding Additional Application for the National Work-Study Scholarship for Participation in the 2026 Winter Break Intensive Work-Study Program
Students who wish to participate in the Winter Break Intensive Work-Study Program but have not yet applied for the National Work-Study Scholarship for the second semester of the 2026 academic year must submit an application during the period specified below.
※ Students who have already applied during the first or second application periods do not need to apply again.
※ During the regular academic semester, the National Work-Study Program is open only to those who applied during the first application period; students who applied during the second or additional application periods are eligible to participate exclusively in the Winter Break Intensive Work-Study Program.
1. Application Period and Eligibility
| Category | Details |
| Application Period | Oct. 21, 2026 (Wed) 09:00 – Oct. 29, 2026 (Thu) 18:00 |
| Eligible Applicants | Currently enrolled students who wish to participate in the Winter Break Intensive Work-Study Program and have not yet applied for the National Work-Study Scholarship for the second semester of the 2026 academic year. |
| Mandatory Requirement | Completion of the financial support bracket (income bracket) assessment for the second semester of the 2026 academic year. |
2. How to Apply
Students must apply personally via the Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) website or mobile app.
- Application Path: Scholarships → National Work-Study & Employment-Linked Scholarships → National Work-Study Scholarship → Apply
- Application Type: Select ‘General Type (Additional)’
- Verification: Check the ‘Application Status’ under the National Work-Study Scholarship section to ensure it reads ‘Application Completed.’
※ Please refer to the attached student application manual for detailed instructions.
3. Eligibility and Exclusions
A. Basic Eligibility - Must meet all of the following requirements:
- A South Korean national currently enrolled within the standard number of semesters (up to 8 semesters).
- Completed at least 12 credits in the previous semester with a grade average of 70 points (GPA 1.88/4.5) or higher.
- Financial support bracket (income tier) of 9 or below.
B. Exclusions and Enrollment Status Restrictions
- Students on a leave of absence, graduates (including those who have completed coursework but delayed graduation), students who have withdrawn, students in semesters beyond the standard duration, graduate students, students employed while enrolled (e.g., those who secured early employment), international students, students in industry-sponsored programs, part-time registered students, and students enrolled in lifelong education facilities are ineligible for selection.
- Students whose enrollment status changes (e.g., taking a leave of absence, withdrawing, or graduating) while employed under this program are no longer eligible to continue working.
- Students graduating (or expected to graduate/complete coursework) in February 2027 may only work until Sunday, January 31, 2027.
4. Information Regarding Intensive Work-Study During Winter Break
A. Work-Study Type, Period, and Hourly Wage
| Category | Details |
| Work-Study Type | National Work-Study Scholarship – Off-campus (Intensive Winter Break Work-Study) |
| Work-Study Period | Friday, January 1, 2027 – Sunday, February 28, 2027 |
| Hourly Wage | 12,790 KRW/hour |
| Maximum Work Hours | Up to 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week, and 640 hours per semester. |
※ The work-study period may be adjusted based on the university’s academic calendar and the assigned organization.
※ The 640-hour maximum per semester includes any hours already completed under the National Work-Study program during the same semester; the actual assigned hours will be determined based on the university’s budget and operational plan
B. Application and Selection Schedule for Preferred Work Placements (Tentative)
Even after applying for the National Work-Study Scholarship, you must complete both the application for a preferred work placement via the Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) and the application through the university’s "Trinity" system to be considered for selection.
| Category | Schedule |
| Application for Preferred Work Placements (via KOSAF) | Oct. 30 (Fri) – Nov. 12 (Thu), 2026 University Selection Process | Nov. 23 (Mon) – Dec. 11 (Fri), 2026 |
| University Selection Process | Nov. 23 (Mon) – Dec. 11 (Fri), 2026 |
| Announcement of Final Selection Results | Dec. 14 (Mon), 2026 |
※ Students who have already applied for the National Work-Study Scholarship during the 1st or 2nd application periods must still submit applications for their preferred work placements and through the Trinity system.
※ Details regarding the Trinity application period, procedures, and specific selection criteria will be announced separately at a later date.
※ The schedule above is subject to change based on the circumstances of the Korea Student Aid Foundation or the university.
C. Selection Criteria
- Candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and have completed both the KOSAF and Trinity applications.
- Students currently participating in other programs—such as job internships, educational support internships, research internships, or existing national work-study positions—for the same semester are ineligible.
- Selection is prioritized based on the student’s financial support bracket (income tier). Students who qualify for priority selection will be considered according to the relevant criteria.
- If a selected student declines the position, or if there is an insufficient number of applicants at a specific priority level, students from the next priority level may be selected.
- The final number of selected students and their respective working hours will be determined based on the university’s budget and the demand from the work sites.
※ Specific details regarding priority selection categories and criteria will be provided in the announcement for the "Intensive Work-Study Program" (Winter Break).
※ Simply applying for the National Work-Study Scholarship does not guarantee selection.
D. Other Important Notes
- The scholarship amount is calculated monthly based on the actual verified work hours and the hourly wage, and it will be deposited into a bank account held in the student’s own name.
Please ensure that your bank account information registered with the Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) and the university’s "Trinity" system is accurate and up to date.
- Students may not participate in multiple work-study or mentoring programs simultaneously (e.g., professional internships, educational support internships, research internships, the National Work-Study Program, the University Student-Youth Educational Support Scholarship, or the Mentoring Scholarship for Multicultural/North Korean Defector Students).
- The National Work-Study Scholarship may be received in an amount that exceeds the cost of tuition.
- Once selected, students must contact the person in charge at their assigned workplace before beginning their duties to confirm their start date and work schedule.
5. Inquiries
Korea Student Aid Foundation (KOSAF) Counseling Center: 1599-2000, 2290
Please be sure to check the "Scholarship Announcements" section on the university website for future information regarding applications for preferred work locations and the selection process.
October 19, 2026
Dean of Student Affairs