Scholarship
GKS-G (Global Korea Scholarship) for Graduate Degrees
A government-funded program for international students to pursue master's or doctoral degrees in Korea. It includes a mandatory one-year Korean language program followed by the degree program.
About this scholarship
GKS-G (Global Korea Scholarship) for Graduate Degrees is offered by National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Republic of Korea at master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, living allowance, airfare, and language training, provided as full ride support. Funding is renewable, so it can continue across more than one year of study subject to the provider's conditions.
What the funding covers
This scholarship is classified as full ride funding. Applicants selected receive Full tuition, living allowance, airfare, and language training. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Afghanistan.
Eligibility
Afghan citizens under 40 years old who meet academic requirements and have not previously received a Korean government scholarship.
How to apply
No fixed closing date is published, so check the provider for the current cycle. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
master and phd
Nationality requirements
Afghanistan
Funding basis
Merit-based
Some scholarship details still require source confirmation. Confirm the study destination and applicant eligibility with the provider before applying.
Key details
- Provider
- National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Republic of Korea
- Award
- Full tuition, living allowance, airfare, and language training
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- master and phd
- Nationality
- Afghanistan
- Deadline
- Deadline unknown
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20