The 2026 application phase for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) program is now open. This initiative by the Korean Government invites international students who wish to pursue graduate-level degrees or conduct research in Korea.
The scholarship is fully funded and provides international students with the opportunity to undertake advanced studies at higher education institutions in the Republic of Korea. Through this program, the government seeks to promote international educational exchange and foster mutual understanding and friendship among nations.
SUMMARY:
- Scholarship Sponsor(s): Korean Government
- Scholarship Type: Fully funded
- Host Institution(s): Korean Universities
- Number of Awards: 2400
- Study Level: Postgraduate (Masters & PhD)
- Nationality: International Students
See Also: Swedish Institute Scholarships for Global Professionals (Fully-Funded)
Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship 2026 | DETAILS
This is a government-invited scholarship degree program aimed at fostering global talent and establishing international networks by inviting outstanding students from around the world.
The Korean government provides international students with opportunities to study and offers various scholarship programs.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship 2026 program, you are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Both an applicant and his/her parents must be citizens of their country of origin.
- Applicants should not hold Korean citizenship.
- Applicants should have adequate health, both mentally and physically, to stay in a foreign country for a long time.
- Should be under 25 years of age at the date of entrance. (Undergraduate)
- Should be under 40 years of age at the date of entrance. (Graduate)
- Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of all elementary, middle, high school courses by the date of arrival. (Undergraduate)
- Possess a grade point average (G.P.A.) above 80% from the last educational institution attended.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree by the date of arrival.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants for Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship program, will receive the following benefits:
- Tuition fees
- Airfare
- Study allowances
- Language training cost
Equally, Check: Chinese Government Scholarships 2026-2027 for International Students [Fully Funded]
Application Procedures
How-to-Apply: Interested applicants are to submit an online application and submit all documents related to their scholarship application to the Korean Embassy in their country of residence to or the domestic university concerned.
The Korean Embassy or the domestic university sends proper candidates to NIIED with the required documents.
NIIED evaluates potential candidates and notifies the Korean Embassy of the final selected KGSP grantees. You should refer to the the GKS Notice board for detailed instructions.
Application Deadline: Not Specified