Scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship — Undergraduate
The GKS for Undergraduate Degrees provides international students with the opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea. It includes mandatory Korean language training.
About this scholarship
Global Korea Scholarship — Undergraduate is offered by National Institute for International Education (NIIED) for study in South Korea at bachelor level. The award is valued at Full tuition, monthly allowance of 1,200,000 KRW, 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, monthly allowance of 1,200,000 KRW, 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 bachelor level. No nationality restriction is recorded for this award.
Eligibility
International applicants who wish to apply for undergraduate programs at Korean universities and meet the specific criteria outlined in the annual guidelines.
How to apply
Applications close on 2025-09-05. 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
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 allowance of 1,200,000 KRW, airfare, and language training
- Funding type
- full ride
- Selection basis
- Merit-based
- Study levels
- bachelor
- Nationality
- No restriction recorded
- Deadline
- Closed · 2025-09-05
- Renewable
- Yes
Confirm current eligibility, deadlines, and application instructions with the provider before applying.
Reference sourceSource last checked: 2026-09-22