Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) For International Students

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is for international students seeking Bachelor, Master, and PhD degrees in Korean universities.

The Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship initiative invites worldwide undergraduates to Korea in 2024.

The scholarship allows overseas students to study in Korea at top universities, develop global leaders, and promote Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

The Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship initiative invites worldwide undergraduates to Korea in 2024.

The embassy track requires applicants to apply to a Korean embassy where they have citizenship or directly to a recognized university.

To learn about application deadlines, required documents, interviews, and more, contact the first selection organization (embassy or university). The first-round selection embassy or university’s application deadline may vary.

Scholarship Requirements

To be eligible for the Korean Government Scholarship:

Citizenship

Candidates and their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship.

Age

• KGSP-G: under 40
• KGSP-U: under 25

Health

• Candidates must be physically and mentally healthy for their studies in Korea.
• KGSP-G: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
• KGSP-U: High school diploma

Grades

• The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be 80% or higher; or
• The CGPA must be 2.64/ 4.0, 2.80/ 4.3, 2.91/ 4.5, or 3.23/ 5.0 or higher.

Scholarship Duration and Reward

• Flight
• Tuition
• Stipend
• Medical Insurance
• Settlement Allowance
• Completion Grants

Selection

• Applicants submit their applications either to the Korean Embassies around the world or to the partnering universities in Korea – The embassies and universities select the successful candidates among the applicants in the 1st round of selection. The applicants of the successful candidates will then be forwarded to NIIED
• The NIIED selection committee selects the successful candidates among those who passed the 1st round.
• Among the successful candidates who have passed the 2nd round, the applications of those who applied through the Korean
• Embassies will be reviewed by universities for admission. Successful candidates must get admission from at least one of the universities.

Method of Application

Application submission deadline may differ by each embassy or university that conducts the first round of selection.

Applicants can apply for the Korean Government Scholarship through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University.

Check through the document below for proper directive.1. 2024 GKS-U Application Guidelines (English).pdf [1488344 bytes]
2. 2024 GKS-U Application Guidelines (Korean).pdf [741878 byte]
3. 2024 GKS-U Application Forms.docx [102843 bytes]
4. 2024 GKS-U FAQ.pdf [478282 bytes]
5. 2024 GKS-U University Information.zip [32663055 bytes]
6. 2024 GKS-U Promotion Poster.pdf [14929460 bytes]

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Deadline: October 15, 2023