Student Resources

[English Program in Korea (EPIK)]

UMBC has signed an MOU with the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), a South Korean government institution, for EPIK (English Program in Korea).

Webpage of UMBC’s TESOL program: https://tesol.umbc.edu/internships.php
Contact Dr. Jiyoon Lee of TESOL program (jiyoon@umbc.edu).

English Program in Korea (EPIK) is a wonderful chance to explore your teaching career in a global context after receiving a Bachelor’s degree.

Some General Information on EPIK:

Period

One year, February through January or August through July

Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
  • Major in education or at least one year of teaching experience or TEFL/TESOL certification of at least 100 hours
  • Be a citizen from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom or United State

 

[Information on Study Abroad]

For General information, check the website of UMBC Education Abroad Office
Korean Intensive Summer Language Program organized by American Councils

 

[Scholarships and other programs]

Sejong Scholarship from the Korean community in the Maryland region (SSFA)
Global Korea Scholarship from the Korean government
Critical Language Scholarship (CLS)
Fulbright Awards
Boren Awards
Gilman Scholarship
Freeman-Asia
National Security Agency Student Programs