Scholarship guide
Global Korea Scholarship Complete Guide
Published Aug 20, 2026
Embassy Track vs University Track, TOPIK, language year, and how to read the annual NIIED GKS guideline PDF.
Who this is for
Applicants from countries invited in the annual GKS guidelines who want a Korean government scholarship at a designated university, usually with a language year when needed.
What to do
Download the current GKS guidelines PDF
Embassy and university tracks, age limits and country quotas are defined there — not on social media summary cards.
Pick embassy track or university track deliberately
Deadlines and document sets differ. Applying to both can be allowed in some years; check the PDF before you assume.
Prepare for language and academic screening
TOPIK expectations and English-taught exceptions are written into the guidelines for that year.
Submit only through NIIED / Study in Korea channels named in the call
After selection, follow university and immigration instructions for arrival.
Documents checklist
- Application forms from the current guidelines
- Transcripts and graduation proof
- Personal statement and study plan
- Recommendation letters
- Language scores if required
- Medical and criminal record checks if listed
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