Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Study in Korea

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a fully funded government scholarship from South Korea for international students who want to pursue full degrees (undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral) at Korean universities. It’s one of the most popular programs to study in South Korea supported by the Korean government. Study in Korea

What’s Offered

• Full tuition coverage for your degree (undergraduate, master’s, or PhD)

• Monthly living allowance during study

• Round-trip airfare support

• Insurance and settlement support in Korea

• Korean language training may be included before degree studies for some tracks Study in Korea+1

Who Can Apply?

• Students from almost any country (specific eligibility depends on track and country quota)

• Applicants must meet academic requirements for the level (e.g., high school for bachelor’s, bachelor’s for master’s)

• Applicants should prepare strong academic records and motivation

• Some programmes accept all nationalities; others have quotas by country Study in Korea+1

How It Works

• Choose whether to apply via the Embassy Track (through a Korean Embassy) or University Track (apply through a Korean university)

• Create an online account on the official Study in Korea portal and submit your application plus required documents

• Shortlisted applicants go through further review and final selection by Korean government authorities gksscholarship.com

Important Things to Know

• Scholarship covers tuition AND living costs, making Korea an affordable study destination

• Competition can be high, so strong documents and preparation are important

• Recipients may also receive extra support if they achieve higher levels of Korean proficiency (TOPIK) during the programme Korea.net

Deadline

• Deadlines vary depending on year, track, and level of study — usually announced months ahead on the Study in Korea portal or via embassies (often around late autumn or early winter for the next academic year) Study in Korea