Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) For Undergraduates 2027
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Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea to pursue academic degrees.
The Korean Government Scholarship covers the full tuition fees, 900,000 living stipends per month, flight costs, and accommodation to enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.
In this post, the details, requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide for interested candidates will be provided.
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The Korean government has decided to invite 2,200 international students for the Global Korea Scholarship 2027 degree programs.
Applicants can apply via Embassy Track or University Track. Undergraduate programs vary between 4 to 6 years with 1 year of Korean Language program.
The Master’s program is a 1 year of Korean language program and 2 years of degree program while the Doctoral degree program is a 1 year of Korean language program and 3 years of degree. program (Applications for the GKS graduate programs will open in February 2026).
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Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the Global Korea Government Scholarship;
All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program of Education
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous degree program must meet one of the conditions below; (For example, previous degree for a doctoral degree program applicant is a master?s degree program)
Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked in the top 20% of one’s class
CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.
Undergraduate applicants must be under 25 years while graduate applicants must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1985)
All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.
Benefits
Airfare: Economy class flight ticket (actual expense)
Free Tuition
NIIED: up to 5 million KRW
University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee
Study Incentive
Korean language program: 12,840,000 KRW per year
Undergraduate Degree Program: 13,680,000 KRW per year
Monthly allowance includes all-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants
Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
Online application form
Personal Statement
High School Records
Letter of Recommendation
Applicant Agreement
Personal Medical Assessment
Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information
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How to Apply
Applications for the Global Korea Scholarship are submitted via either the university or embassy tracks.
The required documents and deadlines may vary by embassy or university, so it’s imperative to contact the relevant organization for precise information concerning the application process.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to apply, click the green button below to proceed to the application page.
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