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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

South Korea

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), administered by NIIED under the Korean Ministry of Education, invites outstanding international students to pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees at Korean universities.

Scholarships

Levels

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Associate Degree

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Fully Funded

Korean Government / NIIED

GKS Undergraduate Scholarship (Global Korea Scholarship - Bachelor's)

South KoreaBachelor, Associate Degree60–84 months

Opens Sep · closes 15 Oct 2026

Master's

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Fully Funded

Korean Government / NIIED

GKS Graduate Scholarship (Global Korea Scholarship - Master's & PhD)

South KoreaMaster's, PhD24–48 months

Closed · next cycle Feb 2027

Exchange / Non-Degree

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Partially Funded

Korean Government / NIIED

GKS Exchange Students Program (Global Korea Scholarship)

South KoreaExchange / Non-Degree4 months

Opens Sep · closes 15 Oct 2026

Bachelor

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Fully Funded

Korean Government / NIIED

GKS Undergraduate Scholarship (Global Korea Scholarship - Bachelor's)

South KoreaBachelor, Associate Degree60–84 months

Opens Sep · closes 15 Oct 2026

PhD

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Fully Funded

Korean Government / NIIED

GKS Graduate Scholarship (Global Korea Scholarship - Master's & PhD)

South KoreaMaster's, PhD24–48 months

Closed · next cycle Feb 2027