Scholarship

GKS Graduate Scholarship 2027

  • Organization: National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
  • Country: South Korea
  • Degree Level: Master
Fully Funded No Deadline Stated
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Overview

A fully funded South Korean government scholarship for international students applying for master’s, PhD and eligible research programmes. The 2027 guidelines and deadline are not yet available.

Eligibility

GKS-G is intended for international applicants seeking graduate study at NIIED-designated universities in South Korea. The applicant’s nationality and parent citizenship must meet the country-quota rules in the official call.Master’s applicants generally need a bachelor’s degree or eligible expected-graduation status.PhD applicants generally need a master’s degree or eligible expected-completion status.Previous graduate cycles used an academic result reference of at least 80% or an accepted equivalent based on GPA or class rank.Previous graduate cycles generally used an under-40 age reference.Previous Korean study or GKS participation may affect eligibility.University and department requirements may include Korean or English language evidence.The 2027 eligibility rules have not yet been released, so previous-cycle criteria are provided only as preparation guidance.

Benefits

GKS-G is generally described as a fully funded scholarship, but the exact 2027 benefit amounts and conditions remain pending.Tuition support according to official limits and university rules.Monthly living allowance.Airfare support under applicable rules.Settlement-related support.Korean-language training where applicable.Medical insurance.Research allowance for eligible scholars.Possible thesis printing, TOPIK-related and degree-completion support subject to conditions.

Required Documents

The final 2027 document list will be published with the official guidelines. Applicants should prepare documents commonly referenced in the available GKS-G guidance.Official academic transcripts.GPA conversion evidence where required.Class-ranking evidence where permitted or required.Bachelor’s degree or expected-graduation documents for master’s applicants.Master’s degree or expected-completion documents for PhD applicants.Research plans and other programme-specific materials where applicable.TOPIK, IELTS, TOEFL or other language evidence when required by the selected university or department.

Application Process

The GKS-G application is submitted through one of the available application routes: Embassy Track or University Track.Wait for NIIED to release the official 2027 guidelines and application form.Review the official country quota, university list, eligible departments and track-specific requirements.Prepare the required academic, language and programme documents.Submit the application through the relevant Korean embassy or designated university according to the official instructions.Do not use the 2026 form or previous-cycle university information as a 2027 application.

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The GKS Graduate Scholarship 2027 is South Korea’s government-funded scholarship for international students pursuing master’s, doctoral, and eligible research programmes. The 2027 call has not yet been officially announced.

Opportunity

GKS Graduate Scholarship 2027

Type

Scholarship

University

National Institute for International Education (NIIED)

Country

South Korea

Study Level

Master’s, PhD and eligible research programmes

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • International applicants from countries included in the official GKS-G country quota
  • Applicants whose nationality and parent citizenship meet the official GKS-G requirements
  • Master’s applicants with a bachelor’s degree or eligible expected-graduation status
  • PhD applicants with a master’s degree or eligible expected-completion status
  • Applicants who meet the applicable academic grade, age, health and previous-study requirements in the 2027 guidelines

Fields of Study

Engineering and technology, computer science and artificial intelligence, biological sciences, agriculture and food science, public health, medicine-related research, business and economics, social sciences, education, arts and humanities, and other fields listed by designated universities.

Value

  • Fully funded government scholarship support, subject to the official 2027 guidelines
  • Tuition support according to official limits and university rules
  • Monthly living allowance, with the 2027 amount awaiting confirmation
  • Airfare support under applicable rules, with 2027 conditions awaiting confirmation
  • Korean-language training where applicable
  • Possible settlement, medical insurance, research, thesis and TOPIK-related support under the applicable rules

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

  • Country quota and eligibility under the official GKS-G guidelines
  • Academic record and minimum academic result requirements
  • Quality and completeness of submitted documents
  • Language preparation and any required language-test evidence
  • Programme and university fit
  • University admission and department requirements
  • Final review by NIIED

Required Documents

  • Official academic transcripts
  • GPA conversion evidence where required
  • Class-ranking evidence where accepted or required
  • Bachelor’s degree or expected-graduation documentation for master’s applicants
  • Master’s degree or expected-completion documentation for PhD applicants
  • Research plans and other programme-specific materials where required
  • Language-proficiency evidence such as TOPIK, IELTS or TOEFL where required by the university or department

How to Apply

Applications are expected to use either the Embassy Track or University Track. The 2027 application form, university information, country quotas, eligible departments and exact submission instructions must be obtained from NIIED through Study in Korea or the relevant Korean embassy or university after the official call is released. Applicants should not submit the 2026 form or rely on previous-cycle university lists.

Application Deadline

The 2027 graduate application deadline has not been announced. Check NIIED, Study in Korea and the relevant Korean embassy or university for the official deadline when the call is released.

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