Applications are invited for Global Korea Scholarship 2024 for UG Degree. The application deadlines vary for each embassy and university.
About Global Korea Scholarship
The primary aim of the Global Korea Scholarship is to provide international students with the opportunity to pursue academic degrees at higher education institutions in Korea, fostering greater international educational exchange and bolstering the connections between Korea and the participating countries.
Period of Scholarship
- Bachelor’s Degree Program: 5-7 years
- 1 year of Korean language training + 4~6 years of degree program
- Associate Degree Program: 3-4 years
- 1 year of Korean language training + 2~3 years of degree program
Eligibility
- Nationality: All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree program is for applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high school or from an associate degree program
- Associate degree program is for applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high school
Note: Applicants who are expected to graduate must first submit a certificate of expected graduation at the time of application. If such applicants pass the first round of selection, they must submit a graduation certificate (or a degree certificate) by December 31, 2023
- Score (GPA): The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous (degree) program must meet one of the two conditions below;
- Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% within one’s class
- CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0
- Age: Must be under 25 years of age (born after March 1, 1999)
- Health: All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program
Note: Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree cannot apply. Applicants who have associate degree can only apply to a bachelor’s program.
Application Process
Interested candidates can apply online via this page.
Required Documents
Application period and method of submission
- Application Period: The application deadlines vary for each embassy and university, so applicants are advised to verify the specific deadlines with the respective institutions before submitting their applications.
- Method of Submission: Each embassy and university responsible for conducting the initial round of selection may have distinct document submission instructions. Therefore, applicants should consult the relevant institutions for their specific submission guidelines before applying.
Scholarship Benefits
GKS Scholarship 2024 is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world that not only just covers your airfare and tuition fee but also gives you a stipend of 900,000 KRW along with covering your medical insurance.
