Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2027 – Fully Funded Korea

Benefits

The GKS scholarship provides airfare, Korean language training, tuition fees and a monthly allowance. Other benefits may apply depending on the study program.

Available Study Fields

GKS offers programs in many fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, arts and physical education. Available subjects depend on the selected university and program.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants and both parents must generally hold non-Korean citizenship. The education, age and academic requirements depend on the GKS study level.

Who Can Apply

GKS is open to international students who want to study in South Korea. Undergraduate applicants can apply for eligible Bachelor’s or Associate Degree programs while graduate applicants can apply for Master’s or PhD programs.

Required Documents

Applicants may need academic certificates, transcripts, recommendation letters, personal statements, study plans and other supporting documents. The exact documents depend on the selected track and degree program.

How to Apply

Applicants can apply through the Embassy Track or University Track. Embassy Track applications are submitted through the Korean government scholarship system while University Track applicants apply directly to a designated GKS university.

Selection Process

The application goes through several stages, including document screening and selection by the embassy or university, followed by review by the Korean government where required.

Study Duration

GKS support can include Korean language training followed by the degree program. The duration depends on the study level. Bachelor’s programs can take several years while Master’s and PhD programs have shorter degree periods.

Study Location

Selected students study at GKS-designated universities in South Korea. The available universities and departments depend on the specific GKS program.

Important Note

The official 2027 GKS Undergraduate (GKS-U) guidelines were announced on September 9, 2026. Applicants should check the official guidelines for their country because deadlines, documents and available universities can differ by track