Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP)
Total reward
Full tuition + 900,000 KRW/month
Level
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD / Doctorate
Duration
1 year of Korean language plus the degree programme (4 years bachelor's, 2 to 3 years graduate)
Location
South Korea
About this scholarship
Covers Korean language training, tuition, living expenses, airfare, medical insurance, and settlement allowance.
Eligibility
- Citizens of countries with diplomatic relations with South Korea
- Under 25 for Bachelor's, under 40 for Master's/PhD
- GPA of 80% or above
- Both applicant and parents must be non-Korean citizens
Benefits & Coverage
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly living stipend
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Research/conference allowance
Required Documents
- Valid passport (min 6 months validity)
- Bachelor's and Master's degree certificates and transcripts
- Research proposal (2-5 pages)
- Two academic reference letters
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+)
- Updated CV/Resume
- Statement of purpose / Motivation letter
- Publications list (if any)
How to Apply
- Choose ONE track: Embassy Track (apply via the Korean Embassy in your home country) or University Track (apply directly to a GKS-designated Korean university)
- Apply by the deadline through the Study in Korea portal, embassy, or university with the required forms (application, personal statement, study plan, recommendation letter) and certificates
- Selection is by NIIED in multiple rounds
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