Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2027 (Fully Funded)

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Coverage

This government fully funded scholarship for international students covers the following:

• Tuition Fees

• Airplane tickets

• Living Stipend

• Health Insurance

• Research Funding

Disclaimer:

• Additional points are given based on language proficiency exam score in Korean and English.
• Out of the 146 eligible countries only 62 are eligible for the University Track. Please check the official website for the full list for each.
• Each embassy/University could have its own application process.

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Eligible Institutions
The eligible institutions for Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) are Korea Development Institute of Public Policy and Management, Ajou University, Chung-Ang University, Dankook University, Dongguk University, Duksung Women’s University, Ewha Womans University, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University, Hongik University, Incheon National University, Inha University, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Konkuk University, Kookmin University, Korea University, Kyung Hee University, Pohang University of Science and Technology, Seokyeong University, Seoul National University, Seoul National University of Science and Technology, Sogang University, Sookmyung Women’s University, Soongsil University, Sungkyunkwan University, Sungshin Women’s University, Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology, University of Seoul, Yonsei University, Busan University of Foreign Studies, Changwon National University, Cheongju University, Chonnam National University, Chosun University, Chungbuk National University, Chungnam National University, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu University, Dong-A University, Dongseo University, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Andong National University, Gyeongsang National University, Hannam University, Hoseo University, Inje University, Jeju National University, Jeonbuk National University, Kangwon National University, Keimyung University, Kongju National University, Konyang University, Korea University of Technology and Education, Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Kunsan National University, Kyungpook National University, Kyungsung University, Mokwon University, Korea Maritime and Ocean University, Pai Chai University, Pukyong National University, Pusan National University, Semyung University, Silla University, Soonchunhyang University, Sun Moon University, Sunchon National University, University of Ulsan, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsang National University, Daejeon University, Daegu Catholic University, Tech University of Korea, and Sangmyung University.

To be eligible for Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), you need to meet the following criteria:

• From eligible countries
• Holding the required degree
• Students with a GPA of 80% or higher or in the top 20% of their class
• Under the age of 40 with the exception of Current academic professors from Official Development Assistance if they are under the age of 45
• In good mental and physical health

Please refer to the Eligibility Page for detailed information on the eligibility requirements for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS).

To begin your application for Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), you'll need to prepare and submit the following documents:

• Application Form

• Personal Statement

• Study Plan or Research Proposal for research program applicants

• A Letter of Recommendation

• Letter of invitation for research program applicants

• Applicant Agreement

• Medical Assessment

• Applicant's and parents proof of citizenship

• Graduation Certificate and Transcripts