NIIED, Government of the Republic of Korea
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a fully-funded scholarship from NIIED, Government of the Republic of Korea for Master's, PhD pursuing any field in South Korea. Deadline: Annual; applications typically open February–March, results around June.
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Master's, PhD
- Where
- South Korea
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition, KRW 1,000,000/month stipend, round-trip airfare, KRW 200,000 settlement, research allowance, 1-year Korean language training
- Deadline
- Annual; applications typically open February–March, results around June
- Host countries
- South Korea
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Non-Korean citizens (applicant and parents) Academic Requirements You need a bachelor's degree to apply for a master's and a master's degree to apply for a doctoral programme. Your cumulative GPA must be at least 80% on a 100-point scale, or the equivalent, and academic record weighs heavily in selection. Nationality Requirements Both you and your parents must be non-Korean citizens. Anyone who has held Korean citizenship is not eligible.
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition, with the admission fee waived by the host university and tuition covered by NIIED or the university
- A monthly living stipend of KRW 1,000,000
- Round-trip economy airfare
- A settlement allowance of KRW 200,000 on arrival
- A research allowance, reported at KRW 210,000–240,000
- One year of Korean language training before your degree
Important Dates & Deadlines
Annual; applications typically open February–March, results around June
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.