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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Korean government scholarship via NIIED covering tuition, monthly stipend, airfare, settlement allowance, medical insurance, and Korean language training.

South Korea · Master's

Departments covered · All fields of study

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Funding

Fully funded

Approx. ₩1,000,000+ / month for graduate scholars (confirm current guideline)

Deadline

Dates vary by call

Duration

Master’s typically 3 years incl. language year; PhD longer

Starts Sep 1, 2027

Study mode

On campus

South Korea

About this opportunity

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly KGSP, is administered by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED). Graduate (GKS-G) and undergraduate (GKS-U) tracks fund degree study at Korean universities with a full benefits package, including up to one year of Korean language training when required. Applicants use Embassy Track or University Track. Guidelines, quotas, and exact stipend figures are published each cycle on studyinkorea.go.kr. For readers in August 2026, monitor that site for the next undergraduate window (often autumn) and the next graduate window (often the following February).

Key dates

Applications open

No single opening date

Deadline

Dates vary by call

Results

Jun 30, 2027

Programme start

Sep 1, 2027

Duration

Master’s typically 3 years incl. language year; PhD longer

Last verified on Scholra

Aug 20, 2026

Departments covered

Open to applicants from any field of study (as stated by the funder).

Eligibility

Rules as listed by the funder. Sign in to see how this listing fits your profile.

Nationalities
Countries invited in the annual GKS guidelines
Required degree
Bachelor's
Departments
All fields of study
Minimum CGPA
2.64
Age
No age limit listed
Language
TOPIK and/or English scores as required by track and university; high TOPIK may waive language year.
IELTS
Minimum 5.5
TOEFL
Minimum 80
GRE
Not required
GMAT
Not required
Work experience
Not required
Financial proof
Not listed
Gender requirement
Open
  • Both applicant and parents must hold non-Korean citizenship (confirm dual-citizenship rules in the guideline)
  • Academic grade percentile / GPA floors are published in each year’s PDF guideline
  • Embassy Track and University Track have different quotas and university choice rules
  • Age and graduation-date cut-offs are stated in the official guideline for the cycle

What the award covers

Approx. ₩1,000,000+ / month for graduate scholars (confirm current guideline)

TuitionIncluded
StipendApprox. ₩1,000,000+ / month for graduate scholars (confirm current guideline)
Living allowanceMonthly living allowance during language and degree periods
AccommodationNot included
TravelIncluded
Health insuranceIncluded
Visa supportNot included
Research fundingIncluded

Other benefits

  • Tuition support (NIIED cap with university covering excess in many cases)
  • Round-trip economy airfare
  • Settlement / arrival allowance
  • Korean language training (typically 1 year if TOPIK below required level)
  • National health insurance support as defined by NIIED
  • Completion grant and possible TOPIK level bonus

How to prepare on Scholra

  1. 1Download the latest GKS guideline PDF from Study in Korea
  2. 2Choose Embassy Track or University Track
  3. 3Submit online via Study in Korea and any hard-copy embassy/university requirements
  4. 4Pass document screening and interviews
  5. 5Complete NIIED review and university placement rounds

Selection

Track-specific screening (embassy or university), NIIED review, and final placement. Successful scholars usually begin with language training unless exempted by TOPIK level.

Interview: Required · No application fee listed

Documents to gather

  • GKS application forms from the current guideline
  • Personal statement and study plan
  • Diploma and transcripts (apostille/consular confirmed as required)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Proof of citizenship (applicant and parents)
  • Language certificates (TOPIK / TOEFL / IELTS)
  • Awards portfolio if applicable
  • Medical assessment after selection as instructed
Funder portal (optional, when you are ready)

The funder remains the system of record. Scholra does not submit applications. NIIED (Study in Korea) remains the system of record.

https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/main.do

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Provider

NIIED (Study in Korea)

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Destination: South Korea

Departments
All fields of study
Degree
Master's
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