Scholarship

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Graduate Degree Program

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

A fully funded Korean government scholarship for international students pursuing Master’s, Doctoral, or Research degrees at leading universities in South Korea.

Eligibility

Applicants must be non-Korean citizens whose parents are also non-Korean citizens.Applicants must have a strong academic record, generally within the top 20% or equivalent GPA.Bachelor’s degree holders may apply for Master’s programs, while Master’s degree holders may apply for Doctoral programs.Applicants must generally be under the graduate-track age limit, usually under 40.Applicants must be in good physical and mental health.

Benefits

AirfareKorean language training feesTuitionMonthly allowances

Required Documents

Completed application formStudy planRecommendation lettersAcademic transcriptsProof of citizenshipOther documents required through the online application system

Application Process

Applicants should register on the Study in Korea online application system and complete the application online.All required documents must be uploaded with the application. Applicants should select the Embassy Track. U.S. applicants residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska should select the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle as their embassy or consular processing office.
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The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Graduate Degree Program, offered by Korea’s National Institute for International Education (NIIED), provides fully funded opportunities for international students to pursue graduate study in South Korea.

Opportunity

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Graduate Degree Program

Type

Scholarship

University

National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Government of the Republic of Korea

Country

South Korea

Study Level

Graduate degree

Who Can Apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Non-Korean citizens whose parents are also non-Korean citizens
  • Applicants seeking Master’s, Doctoral, or Research degree study
  • Bachelor’s degree holders applying for Master’s study
  • Master’s degree holders applying for Doctoral study
  • Applicants generally under the graduate-track age limit, usually under 40
  • Applicants in good physical and mental health

Fields of Study

Not specified; available fields depend on participating Korean universities and programs.

Value

  • Airfare
  • Korean language training fees
  • Tuition
  • Monthly allowances

Selection Criteria

Applicants are assessed on:

  • Strong academic record, generally within the top 20% or equivalent GPA
  • Meeting the applicable degree requirements
  • Meeting the nationality, age, and health requirements

Required Documents

  • Completed application form
  • Study plan
  • Recommendation letters
  • Academic transcripts
  • Proof of citizenship
  • Other required documents specified in the online application

How to Apply

Register on the Study in Korea online application system, complete the application online, and upload all required documents. Applicants must indicate the Embassy Track. U.S. applicants residing in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Alaska should select the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle as their embassy or consular processing office.

Application Deadline

The listed deadline is February; the exact date and current application cycle should be confirmed on the official Study in Korea or Korean consular website.

Apply via the official page: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/korea

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