ScholarshipsKorea Government Scholarship (KGSP)
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableBachelor · Master · PhD
Korea Government Scholarship (KGSP)
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
KRW 900,000/month + full tuition
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
145 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 Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is a prestigious scholarship program offered by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) to help international students pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees at Korean universities. South Korea is a global leader in technology, medicine, and culture.
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend (KRW 900,000 for graduate students)
- Korean language training for 1 year
- Airfare (economy class)
- Relocation allowance
- Health insurance
- 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 (145 days left)
Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Results Announced
June-July for September start
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