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Applications are now open for the GKS Korean Government Graduate Scholarship 2026 (GKS-G). The Global Korea Scholarship is a Fully Funded Scholarship for International students run by the Korean Government. In 2026, the Korean Government will invite 2,000 international students under the 2026 Global Korea Scholarship program for Master’s and PhD Programs. No GRE/IELTS/TOEFL is required. The Studies will begin in September 2026. There is no application fee for the Global Korea Scholarship. The Scholarship covers tuition fees, monthly stipends, room, airfare tickets, visas, books, and all other costs related to the scholarship. Below you will find more details on the GKS Scholarship application process.
Details About GKS Korean Government Graduate Scholarship 2026 (Study in South Korea)
- Host Country: South Korea
- Universities: All South Korean Universities
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Number of Scholarships: 2,000
- Deadline: Different for each country
Tracks of the GKS Scholarship
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) offers two application tracks:
- Embassy Track: You will submit your applications to the Korean Embassy in your home country. You will select the Korean Universities specified by the Korean Embassy in your home country. Generally higher competition due to more applicants.
- University Track: In this track, you will apply directly for admission to the Korean University and select the GKS Scholarship in the online application form.
Eligibility Criteria
- The GKS Global Korea Graduate Scholarship is open to all nationals.
- All applicants and their parents must not hold Korean citizenship.
- Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or be expected to complete their bachelor’s degree program by the start of the scholarship period.
Required Documents
- Application Form
- Personal Statement
- Study Plan
- Research Proposal
- Letter of Recommendation
- Letter of Invitation
- Korean Language Program Exemption Application
- GKS Applicant Agreement
- Personal Medical Assessment
- Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information
- Proof of Citizenship and Family Relationship Document
- Bachelor’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
- Bachelor’s Degree Transcript
- Master’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
- Master’s Degree Transcript
- Doctoral Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
- Doctoral Degree Transcript
- Certificate of Employment
- Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document
- Certificate of Employment
- Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document
- Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document
- Proof of a Korean War Veteran’s Descendant
- Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Experience
- Score report of valid TOPIK/TOPIK IBT (Original) or English Proficiency Test
- Awards and other certificates
- Applicant’s Passport
Financial Benefits
- Full Tuition Fee
- Monthly Allowance
- Resettlement Allowance
- Medical Insurance
- Research Support
- Round Airfare Tickets
- Language Courses
- Award for Excellent Korean Language Proficiency
- Printing Costs (Dissertation)
- Completion Grant