Personal Statement, Statement of Purpose, Notarization

Well hello, future KGSP candidates!!!

I have been asked a lot about this topic right here that related to the personal statement, statement of purpose and notarization of the document. So, I think I should write something about this :) so stay tuned.

First thing first that you need to know is the meaning of "notarize" itself, so now that you know it easy to do the next step, which is who can notarize it? You can get notarizing your copy of the original document from the notary public in your country or in Malaysia you can go to the Court/ University/ lawyer to get the CTC (Certified True Copy) stamp as for notary public usually you need to pay.

Example stamp that I manage to get from my best friend who is a lawyer! thanks, Farah Yasmin

Please bear in mind that if your document is using other than Korean or English, you need to translate it first, then get it notarize. For Malaysian, you can use your birth certificate, IC or passport to prove your nationality and in the new birth certificate, it will show your parents information as well.

example of the new birth certificate in Malaysia

I kind of a really detailed person, so I do prepare all the document (birth certificate, IC, and passport) and just notarize it because as a precaution if anything happens and I make 3 copy from all of the document needed and notarize it. Only 1copy that I will send and another 2 I will do it as a backup document (I get the notarization for another 2 document after the second round results been announced as there were some of the senior said that you need to have those document after you wanted to change your visa to D2 in South Korea when you have finish your language school).

 Personal Statement and Statement of Purpose

I do not have any references too during my application, so I not saying that mine is a good example or the right one but what I can advise to all future KGSP candidates is, just be yourself and be sincere in writing your personal statement. Show that you are really truly eager to get this scholarship, show to them that you are the best from the best, write about South Korea achievement in education or technology, give reasons why you wanted to pursue your study here and if you were applicant thru university track, just state why did you choose that university. Do not even mention about Kdrama Kpop or Kwave as this scholarship is not about entertainment!!! It is about education and please do some research about this lovely and advanced country if you don't know anything others than entertainment. Because South Korea has more than entertainment. You can even write up about their culture too. As for me, I even write about South Korea history as I love the history that much!!!! Be creative guys!!!!

Use this as references :) because I know people that applying for this scholarship is a way to smart rather than copying others people essays. Its just simple essays and don't think that hard just be yourself! 

Anything just leaves a comment below and your email too! or just email to me, your question  at nabeelaami91@gmail.com