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Scholarship

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

Government of South Korea (NIIED)
Due 31 Oct 2026

Fully funded study in South Korea including a one-year Korean language course, tuition and living costs. Undergraduate round closes around October; graduate round around February each year.

Funding
Full
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Study levels
Undergraduate, Masters, PhD
Fields
Any
Study in
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท South Korea
Open to
10 countries

Requirements (approximate)

  • โœ“Citizen of an eligible country, within the age limit
  • โœ“Meet the GPA threshold (typically 80% or top 20%)
  • โœ“Apply through the Korean Embassy or a Korean university
  • โœ“Good health; willingness to learn Korean

These are indicative. Confirm exact requirements (grades, English test scores, age, documents) on the official site before applying.

How to apply

  1. 1Check you meet the eligibility (nationality, academic results, language test).
  2. 2Prepare core documents: passport, transcripts, IELTS/TOEFL, reference letters.
  3. 3Get admission or a conditional offer from an eligible university if required.
  4. 4Submit your application on the official portal before the deadline.

Last verified 5 Jun 2026. Source. Always confirm details on the official website before applying.