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GKS SCHOLARSHIP

GKS Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Purpose

To provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, To develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

Undergraduate Program Scholarship Period and Qualifications

  • Scholarship Period: 5 years (Korean Language 1 year + Undergraduate Progra, 4 years)
  • Qualifications Prospective applicants must meet the following qualification criteria;
    • Must be a citizen of the country to which the scholarship is offered, which also applies to the applicants' parents
    • Have graduated or will be scheduled to graduate from high school as of  the invitation year- Must possess above 80% (out of 100%) cumulative grade point average (CGPA), or must be within the top 20% (out of 100%) in rank in high school.

Selection Schedule

 KGSP Selection Schedule
- Undergraduate
Notice of Scholarship recruitment Set by each embassy
Candidate recommendation(diplomatic offices, University) November
Selection of scholarship student December
Entrance February

Selection Procedure

  • 1st round
    of selection

    Korean Embassies will recruit and select qualified candidates

    Applicants should apply for the program THROUGH their local Korean Embassy

  • 2st round
    of selection

    NIIED selection committee will screen qualified candidates selected by the Korean Embassies

  • 3st round
    of selection

    Korean Universities will screen candidates for admission Announcement of final successful candidates will be made

Scholarship

  • Round-trip economy class airfare
  • Monthly Stipend (1,000,000 won)
  • Repatriation Allowance
  • etc.

Additionally, grantees with a good command of the Korean language (level 5 or higher in TOPIK Speaking) will receive an additional scholarship.