ScholarshipsKGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program) — Graduate 2027
Fully FundedGovernment RenewableMaster · PhD
KGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program) — Graduate 2027
South Korea National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korean Government All undergraduate fields at Korean universities
South KoreaGovernmentUndergraduateFully Funded
Amount
Full tuition + ₩1,000,000/month + airfare + settlement allowance
Funding
Fully Funded
Deadline
308 days left
Country
South Korea
Awards
Approximately 1,500-2,000 per year
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Provider
National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korean Government
Type
Government
Field of Study
All undergraduate fields at Korean universities
Awards Available
Approximately 1,500-2,000 per year
Duration
Bachelor's: 5 years (1 year Korean + 4 years degree), Master's: 3 years, PhD: 4 years
Renewable
Yes, renewable
Open To
All nationalities
GPA Requirement
Minimum GPA of 80/100 (or 2.64/4.0) for all degree levels
Language
TOPIK Level 3+ (Korean) or IELTS 5.5+/TOEFL 71+ (English). 1 year of Korean language training is provided.
Age Limit
Under 25 for Bachelor's, under 40 for Graduate
Interview
Required
Essay
Required
Acceptance Rate
Approximately 10-15%
Results Announced
June-July for September start
The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), also known as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for graduate students, is funded by the Korean Ministry of Education and administered by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED). It provides comprehensive funding for international students to pursue Master's or PhD degrees at designated Korean universities. The program includes one year of Korean language training before academic studies begin. Approximately 1,200 scholarships are awarded annually across Embassy and University tracks.
- Full tuition fees for the entire program
- Monthly living allowance of ₩1,000,000 (approximately $750)
- Round-trip international airfare
- Settlement allowance of ₩200,000 upon arrival
- Korean language training for one year (with additional stipend)
- Medical insurance
- Research support allowance for thesis preparation
- Korean proficiency grants for achieving TOPIK levels
- Academic excellence (GPA 80%+ or 2.64/4.0 minimum)
- Health certification
- Age requirements met
- Korean or English language proficiency
- Study plan quality and relevance
Application Deadline (308 days left)
Monday, March 15, 2027
Results Announced
June-July for September start
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