Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
📅 Deadline varies - check the official website
Dates change every year and differ between the embassy track and the university track. Check the official site for the current call.
- Country
- 🇰🇷 South Korea
- Provider
- Government of Korea (NIIED)
- Study level
- Bachelor's / Undergraduate, Master's, PhD / Research
- Funding
- Fully funded
- Fields of study
- All fields (depends on the Korean university)
- Deadline
- Varies – check the official site
- Last updated
- 24 Oct 2026
The Korean Government's scholarship for international students to study undergraduate or graduate degrees in Korea, including a Korean language year.
How it works
- Undergraduate and graduate (master's and PhD) tracks are offered.
- Applications are usually made through the Korean Embassy or directly through selected Korean universities, depending on the track.
- Scholars normally receive a Korean language training year before their degree.
What it usually covers
Tuition, a monthly allowance and airfare. Read the current guidelines for the exact benefits and age limits.
About this scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a fully funded scholarship in South Korea for bachelor's / undergraduate / master's / phd / research study. Deadline varies - check the official website. Read the details above, then apply through the official website. Scholarship rules and dates can change, so confirm everything with the provider before you apply.
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