The prestigious and highly competitive Global Korea Scholarship is now open for applications. The GKS was previously known as the KGSP Korean Government Scholarship Program. This is a fully-funded scholarship, master’s, and Ph.D. degree program. This scholarship opportunity is sponsored by the Korean government. The KGSP will select more than 1820 international students from 155 countries who want to who wish to pursue a graduate-level degree (master’s or doctoral) or research in Korea.
All selected students will be placed at different universities in South Korea. Korean Ministry of Education aims to increase international exchanges and competitiveness. There are more than 104,000 international students who have been on this Korean scholarship since 2016. Fields are not limited, all candidates would get plenty of options to pursue their careers. There are two ways to apply for this KGSP, either submitting their documents to the Korean Embassy of their country or directly to the domestic university of Korea.
This South Korean Scholarship (Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees) is one of the most prestigious and competitive scholarships in the world. It stands on par with other fully-funded international scholarship programs such as the US Fulbright Scholarship, Chinese Government Scholarship, Australia Awards Scholarships, Turkey Burslari Scholarships, Austria Government Scholarship, Brunei Darussalam Scholarship, Romania Government Scholarship, New Zealand Government Scholarship, Netherlands Government Scholarship Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship, and DAAD Scholarship in Germany.
Why one should study in South Korea? South Korea provides well-structured scholarships, affordable living expenses, and low accommodation costs, making it an attractive destination for international students. The country offers a unique opportunity to build cross-cultural understanding, work in advanced laboratories, and experience the vibrant culture and modern cities. With its excellent academic standards and welcoming environment, South Korea is an ideal place for students seeking quality education and a global perspective.
Global Korea Scholarship | Study in Korea | KGSP:
Host Country:
•South Korea
Course Level:
•Master’s Degree Programs
•PhD Programs
•Research Programs
GKS Scholarship Duration:
•Doctoral Degree Program: 4 years
•1 year of the Korean language program
•3 years of the regular degree program
•Master’s Degree Program: 3 years
•1 year of the Korean language program
•2 years of a degree program
•Research Program: 6 Months or 1 Year
Benefits of the Korean Government Scholarship:
The fully-funded scholarship in South Korea covers all expenses of the selected students. The scholarship will cover:
•Airfare (Return Air Ticket).
•Settlement Allowance.
•Monthly Allowance.
•Research Allowance.
•1-Year Korean Language Training Fee: Fully covered.
•Degree Program Tuition: Fully covered.
•Research Support Fees.
•Medical Insurance will be covered.
•Korean Proficiency Grants.
Eligibility Criteria of Global Korea Scholarship in South Korea:
•All international students can apply.
•Korean citizens are not eligible to apply.
•A candidate applying for a graduate program must be under the age of 40 years.
•Master’s Program Applicant: Must hold a bachelor’s degree or a level of education
equivalent to or higher than a bachelor’s degree.
•Doctoral Program Applicant: Must hold a master’s degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a master’s degree.
•Research Program Applicant: Must have received an invitation from one of the partner universities.
•A person who has already availed of the Korean scholarship is not eligible to apply.
•A candidate should be in good health.
Required Documents for GKS South Korea Scholarship:
•Recommendation letters.
•Attested transcripts.
•Statement of Purpose.
•Awards.
•Published books.
•Certificate of Proficiency/MOI.
•Medical Assessment form.