Applications are now being accepted for the esteemed and fiercely competitive Global Korea Scholarship 2026. The KGSP Korean Government Scholarship Program was the previous name of the GKS 2025 program. This master’s, doctoral, and scholarship program is completely financed. The Korean government is sponsoring this scholarship opportunity. More than 2000 international students from 155 countries who intend to pursue graduate-level degrees (master’s or doctorate) or research in Korea will be chosen for the KGSP 2026.
All chosen candidates will be assigned to various South Korean universities. The goal of the Korean Ministry of Education is to boost competitiveness and international exchanges. Since 2016, almost 104,000 foreign students have benefited from this Korean scholarship. There are many alternatives for individuals to continue their professions, and fields are not restricted. Applying for this KGSP 2024 can be done in two ways: either directly to the Korean institution or through the Korean Embassy in their nation.
South Korea offers the Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees, one of the most well-known and competitive scholarships worldwide. This is comparable to other fully funded international scholarship programs, such as the US Fulbright Scholarship, the Chinese Government Scholarship, the Australia Awards Scholarships, the Turkey Burslari Scholarships, the Austrian Government Scholarship, the Brunei Darussalam Scholarship, the Romania Government Scholarship, the New Zealand Government Scholarship, the Netherlands Government Scholarship, the Stipendium Hungricum Scholarship, and the Daad Scholarship in Germany.
What makes studying in South Korea desirable? South Korea is a desirable location for overseas students due to its well-organized scholarships, reasonable living costs, and inexpensive housing. The nation presents a singular chance to foster intercultural understanding, engage in cutting-edge labs, and take in the dynamic culture and contemporary cities. South Korea is the perfect destination for students looking for a top-notch education and a global perspective because of its warm atmosphere and high academic standards.
Host Country:
- South Korea
Course Level:
- Master’s Degree Programs
- PhD Programs
- Research Programs
Available Universities:-
For general information, see the 2026 GKS-G Available Universities & Fields of Study file included in the Application Guidelines. For more details, get in touch with each university.
Duration:-
Program for Doctoral Degrees: 4 years
The Korean language curriculum lasts one year.
The standard degree program lasts three years.
Three-year master’s degree program
The Korean language curriculum lasts one year.
A two-year degree program
Program for Research: Six Months or One Year
Advantages:-
- Round-trip airfare (to and from Korea in economy class)
- Settlement Allowance (a one-time payment made upon arrival)
- Living Allowance per Month
- One year of fully covered Korean language instruction fees
- The entire cost of tuition for the degree program
- Allowance for Research Support (for qualified students)
- Coverage for Medical Insurance
Eligibility Criteria;-
- International students are required for all applications. Citizens of Korea are not permitted to apply.
- The applicant must be a non-Korean citizen, as must their parents.
- At the time of application, applicants must be under 40.
- Candidates for master’s programs must have a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent.
- Candidates for doctoral programs must possess a Master’s degree or a comparable credential.
- Before applying, candidates for the research program must have obtained an official invitation from one of the participating Korean universities.
- Those who have already been awarded a GKS scholarship are not permitted to reapply.
- To effectively finish the program, applicants must be in good physical and mental health.
How to Apply:-
The Korean Government Scholarship Program 2026 can be applied for in two different ways. either directly to the Korean domestic university or through the Korean Embassy in your nation.
A candidate must send original or attested documentation to the Korean embassy while submitting an application.
However, if a candidate applies directly to the institution, they must provide all of their supporting documentation to the domestic university.
While a candidate applying directly to the university may only apply to one university, a candidate applying through the embassy may apply to three universities.
Students who pass the Embassy track’s second round shouldn’t view it as the final choice.
Required Documents:-
Letters of recommendation
Transcripts with attestation
Purpose Statement Awards
Books that have been published
Medical Assessment Certificate of Proficiency form