Scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U)
The Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea for undergraduate and graduate-level degrees. It aims to promote international exchange in education and mutual friendship between countries.
About this scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) is offered by National Institute for International Education (NIIED), South Korea at bachelor, master and phd level. The award is valued at Full tuition, airfare, monthly allowance, 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, airfare, monthly allowance, 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 bachelor, master and phd level. Nationality requirements apply: Lesotho.
Eligibility
Applicants must be citizens of countries invited by NIIED, hold a high school diploma or bachelor's degree, and meet GPA requirements.
How to apply
Applications close on 2026-10-30. 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
Nationality requirements
Lesotho
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), South Korea
- Award
- Full tuition, airfare, monthly allowance, and language training
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor, master and phd
- Nationality
- Lesotho
- Deadline
- Closed · 2026-10-30
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-20