Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2027
About this scholarship
The Global Korea Scholarship (formerly KGSP) is South Korea’s flagship government scholarship, funding international students for undergraduate and graduate degrees at Korean universities, normally including a year of intensive Korean language training before the degree.
GKS covers everything: tuition, a monthly allowance of around KRW 1,000,000 for graduate students, airfare, settlement and completion grants, and health insurance. You can apply through a Korean embassy in your country or directly through a participating university.
The graduate round typically runs February to March each year and the undergraduate round September to October, with exact dates set per embassy and university. Watch the official Study in Korea notice board for the 2027 announcements.
Eligibility
- Citizen of an eligible country (you and your parents must not hold Korean citizenship)
- Age limits: under 25 for undergraduate, under 40 for graduate at entry
- GPA of roughly 80 percent or above in previous studies
- Good health and no prior GKS award at the same level
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition fees
- Monthly living allowance
- Round-trip airfare
- One year of Korean language training
- Settlement, completion, and research grants
- Medical insurance
Required Documents
- Application form and personal statement
- Study plan or research proposal
- Two recommendation letters
- Transcripts and certificates with notarization as required
- Proof of citizenship for applicant and parents
- Korean (TOPIK) or English certificates if available
How to Apply
- Choose the embassy track or university track (you cannot do both)
- Prepare notarized documents early; requirements are strict
- Submit to your embassy or chosen university by its deadline
- Selection rounds: document screening, interview, and final NIIED confirmation
Frequently asked questions
Is Global Korea Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Fully funded (tuition, monthly allowance around KRW 1,000,000, airfare, insurance). Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does Global Korea Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Undergraduate, Masters, PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is October 31, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Citizen of an eligible country (you and your parents must not hold Korean citizenship); Age limits: under 25 for undergraduate, under 40 for graduate at entry; GPA of roughly 80 percent or above in previous studies; Good health and no prior GKS award at the same level. See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
