2026 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) For Undergraduates | Fully Funded

Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea to pursue academic degrees.

The Korean Government Scholarship covers the full tuition fees, 900,000 living stipends per month, flight costs, and accommodation to enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.

In this post, the details, requirements, benefits, and step-by-step application guide for interested candidates will be provided.

Global Korea Scholarship Summary

• Host: Korean Government
• Study Abroad: Study in Asia
• Category: Undergraduate Scholarships 
• Eligible Countries: All Countries
• Reward: Full Scholarship | $9,853 Stipend/Yr | Airfare | Medical & Settlement Allowance 
• No IELTS Required 
• Deadline: October 31, 2025

Global Korea Scholarship Details:

The Korean government has decided to invite 2,200 international students for the Global Korea Scholarship 2026 degree programs.

Applicants can apply via Embassy Track or University Track. Undergraduate programs vary between 4 to 6 years with 1 year of Korean Language program.

The Master’s program is a 1 year of Korean language program and 2 years of degree program while the Doctoral degree program is a 1 year of Korean language program and 3 years of degree. program (Applications for the GKS Graduate Program will open in February 2026).

Eligibility Requirements for 2026 Global Korea Government Scholarship:

To be considered for the Global Korea Government Scholarship;

• All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program of Education
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous degree program must meet one of the conditions below;  (For example, previous degree for a doctoral degree program applicant is a master?s degree program)
• Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked in the top 20% of one’s class 
• CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.
• Undergraduate applicants must be under 25 years while graduate applicants must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1985)
• All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.

Benefits of 2026 Global Korea Scholarship:

• Airfare: Economy class flight ticket (actual expense)
• Free Tuition
• NIIED: up to 5 million KRW
• University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee
• Study Incentive
• Korean language program: 12,840,000 KRW per year
• Undergraduate Degree Program: 13,680,000 KRW per year
• Monthly allowance includes all-inclusive subsidy of living expenses, health insurance, Korean proficiency grants, TOPIK application fee, settlement allowance, and degree completion grants

Required Documents for Global Korea Scholarship:

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

• Online application form
• Personal Statement
• High School Records
• Letter of Recommendation
• Applicant Agreement
• Personal Medical Assessment
• Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information

How to Apply for Global Korea Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step):

Applications for the Global Korea Scholarship are submitted via either the university or embassy tracks.

How to Apply for Global Korea Scholarship 2026 (Step by Step):

Applications for the Global Korea Scholarship are submitted via either the university or embassy tracks.

The required documents and deadlines may vary by embassy or university, so it’s imperative to contact the relevant organization for precise information concerning the application process.

Find the following attachments as guide to your application;

If you meet the requirements and are ready to apply, click the green button below to proceed to the application page.

• Applications (Embassy, University) are expected from:
• 30th September 2025 (Embassy Track)
• 31st October 2025 (University Track)

Best Wishes

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Deadline: October 31, 2025