Global Korea Scholarship: Discover the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2025, an exceptional fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in Korea. This prestigious scholarship offers comprehensive financial support, intensive cultural immersion, and the opportunity to forge lasting international connections.
Designation: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Undergraduates
- 🌍 Fully Funded Opportunity: Explore the 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for higher education in Korea.
- 🎓 Scholarship Coverage: Covers full tuition, living stipend (900,000 KRW/month), airfare, and accommodation.
- 🏫 Program Tracks: Choose from Embassy Track or University Track for application.
- 📚 Program Durations: Undergraduate (4-6 years), Master’s (3 years), Doctoral (4 years) including Korean language study.
- 🌟 Eligibility Criteria: Must be under 25 (Undergraduates) or under 40 (Graduates), meet academic standards.
- 📝 Required Documents: Includes personal statement, high school records, and more.
- 📅 Application Period: Undergraduates apply from mid-September 2024 to October 2024.
- ⏳ Deadline: October 25, 2024 for undergraduate applications.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of Scholars | 2,200 international students |
| Application Tracks | Embassy Track or University Track |
| Program Duration | 4-6 years for Undergraduate (1 year Korean Language program + 3-5 years degree program) |
| Eligibility | Citizens from NIIED-designated countries must meet the following criteria: a CGPA of 2.64 or higher on a 4.0 scale, a score percentile of 80% or above, and age restrictions of under 25 for undergraduate applicants and under 40 for graduate applicants. |
| Rewards | Airfare, Free Tuition, Living Stipend (900,000 KRW/month), Accommodation |
| Study Incentive | Korean language program: 14,100,000 KRW/year, Undergraduate: 10,800,000 KRW/year |
| Required Documents | Required documents include an online application form, a personal statement, high school records, a letter of recommendation, an applicant agreement, a personal medical assessment, and a consent form for the collection and use of personal information. |
| Application Period | Undergraduate programs will run from mid-September 2024 to October 2024, while graduate programs are scheduled from mid-February 2025 to March 2025. |
| Deadline | October 25, 2024 |
Research Area: All Fields of Study
Location: Korea
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Citizenship of NIIED designated countries
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.64/4.0 or above
- Score percentile of 80% or above
- Under 25 years of age for undergraduate applicants, under 40 for graduate applicants
- Good physical and mental health for the duration of the program
Job Description:
The Global Korea Scholarship offers an exceptional opportunity for international students to pursue undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Korea, covering full tuition fees, living stipends, airfare, and accommodation.
How to Apply:
Interested and qualified candidates can apply via the Embassy Track or University Track by visiting Applicant Page. The application period for undergraduates is from mid-September 2024 to October 2024.
Last Date for Apply: October 25, 2024
