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

Fully FundedMaster'sPhD24–48 monthsClosed · next cycle Feb 2027

Korean government scholarship for approximately 2,000 international graduate students annually, covering all tuition and living costs for Master's (2 years) and PhD (3 years) study at leading Korean universities, with optional Korean language training.

Quick info

Application status

Closed · next cycle Feb 2027
South Korea
Master's, PhD
24–48 months
Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences…
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What you get

  • Full tuition fee coverage (paid directly to university)
  • Monthly living allowance (KRW 900,000 for undergraduate/language training; KRW 1,000,000 for graduate)
  • Round-trip economy airfare (one-time)
  • Korean language training fee (1 year, if required)
  • Medical insurance (basic coverage)
  • Settlement allowance: KRW 200,000 (one-time on arrival)
  • Completion allowance: KRW 100,000 (one-time on program completion)
  • Research allowance: KRW 210,000–240,000/semester (graduate students)
  • Research allowance: KRW 240,000/semester (Master's) or KRW 210,000/semester (PhD - first semester rate)
Monthly: KRW 1,000,000/month

Requirements

First degree: Required
Professional experience: not specified

Detailed requirements

  • - Applicant and both parents must hold non-Korean citizenship
  • - Under 40 years of age
  • - Must have graduated a bachelor's or master's degree
  • - Cumulative GPA of at least 80% from most recent academic program
  • - Not have received a Korean Government scholarship previously
  • - Two tracks: Embassy Track (General, Overseas Korean, R-GKS) or University Track (General, R-GKS, Research, R&D, Global Network)
  • - Embassy Track: up to 3 universities (must include at least 1 Type B)
  • - University Track R&D: science and engineering departments (25 universities)
  • - University Track Global Network: humanities/social sciences, English-medium, Master's only, no Korean language training required

Who can apply

Outstanding international graduates (bachelor's or master's) seeking fully funded graduate study (Master's or PhD) in South Korea.

Fields of study

HumanitiesSocial SciencesNatural SciencesEngineeringArtsR&D (Science and Engineering - University Track specialization)Global Network (Humanities/Social Sciences, lectures in English - University Track specialization)

Application window

Closed · next cycle Feb 2027

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Announcement: February (NIIED)
Application submission to Korean Embassy or university: February–March
Review (Embassy → NIIED → University): April–June
Final results: June
Korean language training: September
Studies begin: March (following year) for Embassy Track

How to apply

  1. 1Monitor NIIED announcements at studyinkorea.go.kr from January
  2. 2Choose between Embassy Track (apply via Korean Embassy in Jakarta, online at studyinkorea.go.kr) or University Track (apply directly to GKS-designated university)
  3. 3Prepare application documents: application form, personal statement, study plan, transcripts, diploma, language certificate, 2 recommendation letters, medical certificate
  4. 4Embassy Track deadline: typically February–March
  5. 5Embassy reviews → NIIED → University review
  6. 6Final results announced in June
  7. 7Korean language training begins September (if required)
  8. 8Contact: gksniied@korea.kr
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