ScholarshipsGlobal Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2028
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableBachelor · Master · PhD
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2028
South Korea National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korean Government All fields available at designated Korean universities
South KoreaGovernmentAll FieldsBachelor'sMaster'sPhDFully FundedLanguage Training
Amount
Full tuition + KRW 1,000,000/month + airfare
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
311 days left
Country
South Korea
Awards
Approximately 1,500-2,000 per year
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Provider
National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korean Government
Type
Government
Field of Study
All fields available at designated Korean universities
Awards Available
Approximately 1,500-2,000 per year
Duration
Bachelor's: 5 years (1 year Korean + 4 years degree), Master's: 3 years, PhD: 4 years
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
Citizens of countries that have diplomatic relations with...
GPA Requirement
Minimum GPA of 80/100 (or 2.64/4.0) for all degree levels
Language
TOPIK Level 3+ (Korean) or IELTS 5.5+/TOEFL 71+ (English). 1 year of Korean language training is provided.
Age Limit
Under 25 for Bachelor's, under 40 for Graduate
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 10-15%
Results Announced
June-July for September start
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), is funded by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) under the Ministry of Education. It supports outstanding international students pursuing undergraduate, Master's, and PhD degrees at Korean universities. The scholarship includes a one-year Korean language training program before academic studies begin. South Korea is a global leader in technology, K-pop culture, and advanced manufacturing, with world-class universities.
- Full tuition coverage at the chosen Korean university
- Monthly living allowance of KRW 1,000,000 (approx. USD 750)
- Round-trip international airfare
- Settlement allowance of KRW 200,000 upon arrival
- Korean language training (1 year) with additional KRW 150,000/month allowance
- Health insurance coverage
- Research support of KRW 210,000-240,000/semester for graduate students
- Thesis printing support of KRW 500,000-800,000
- Korean language proficiency grant (KRW 100,000/month if TOPIK Level 5-6 achieved)
- Academic excellence (GPA 80%+ or 2.64/4.0 minimum)
- Health certification
- Age requirements met
- Korean or English language proficiency
- Study plan quality and relevance
Application Deadline (311 days left)
Monday, March 15, 2027
Results Announced
June-July for September start
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