Scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a government-funded program designed to provide international students with opportunities to conduct advanced studies in undergraduate and graduate programs at higher educational institutions in South Korea. It aims to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between countries.
About this scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship is offered by National Institute for International Education (NIIED) for study in South Korea at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, and Korean language training fees., 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, monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, and Korean language training fees.. Selection is merit-based, so academic and personal achievement carry the most weight.
Who can apply
The award is open to candidates applying at bachelor, master and phd level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of countries invited by NIIED, hold a high school or bachelor's degree (depending on the program), and meet specific GPA requirements. Applicants must be in good health and under the age limit specified for the degree level.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-02-02. Requirements are set by the provider and can change between intakes, so verify each item on the official page before submitting.
Eligible study levels
bachelor, master and phd
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)
- Study destination
- South Korea
- Award
- Full tuition, monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, and Korean language training fees.
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-02-02
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22