Pelinsu Yıldırım
BA in Media and Communication
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Pelinsu Yıldırım from Türkiye is currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Media and Communication at Pukyong National University in Busan, South Korea, funded by the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). She began her studies in the Department of Global and Multidisciplinary Studies before transitioning to her major in her second year. With a strong academic foundation in Foreign Languages and a 97% GPA, Pelinsu strategically prepared for the GKS by earning 18 certifications, achieving a TOPIK Level 5 in Korean, scoring 7.5 on the IELTS, and actively engaging in leadership, cultural, and international exchange programs. Her preparation included nearly a year of meticulous research, outreach to professors, and impactful volunteer work that demonstrated her dedication to media and cultural diplomacy.
Check out Pelinsu’s story to learn how long-term planning, consistent self-study, and meaningful extracurricular involvement can shape a standout scholarship application and open doors to global education opportunities.