Study an undergraduate degree program at leading institutes in South Korea through a fully funded scholarship. Applications are finally open for the Global Korea Scholarship 2027. A fully funded scholarship for international students, offered by the Government of Korea through the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), provides talented students from around the world with the opportunity to pursue full-time undergraduate or associate degree programs at leading participating higher education institutions in South Korea.
It is one of the most prestigious and competitive scholarships for international students, designed to bring talented students from around the world to study in Korea. For the 2027 session, the program offers approximately 286 scholarships across multiple tracks. Selected students will receive comprehensive support, including tuition, Korean language training, airfare, a monthly allowance, and more. The program does not require IELTS or TOEFL. Read more about the GKS Scholarship 2027 below.
Global Korea Scholarship 2027 Overview
- Country: South Korea
- Offered by: Government of Korea
- Open to: All Nationalities
- Degree Level: Undergraduate program
- Coverage: Fully Funded
About Global Korea Scholarship
The GKS scholarship is a flagship scholarship program of the Government of Korea designed for talented international students to study full-time bachelor’s or associate degree programs at leading higher education institutions in Korea.
For Academic Year 2027, the program is offering scholarships for associate and bachelor’s degree programs. A bachelor’s degree usually consists of 1 year of Korean language training plus 4-6 years of study, while the associate degree consists of 1 year of Korean language plus 2-3 years of study.
The GKS program aims to promote academic exchange and strengthen relationships between Korea and participating countries.
Scholarships Available
The 2027 GKS-U program will award a total of 286 scholars.
Embassy Track
The track consists of three categories
- General: 88 scholarships
- R-GKS: 61 scholarships
- Overseas Koreans: 7 Scholarships
In total, 156 Embassy Track scholarships are available under the Embassy Track
University Track
- Associate Program: 30 scholarships
- UIC Program: 100 scholarships
In total, 130 scholarships are available under the University Track.
Who can Apply?
Candidates meeting the following criteria are invited to apply for the GKS-U scholarship:
- Open to Citizens of countries designated by NIIED for the GKS program
- Applicants holding Korean nationality are not eligible
- Applicants must be under 25 years of age at the time of application
- Have completed a high school or associate degree program
- Candidates already holding a bachelor’s degree are not eligible
- Candidates expected to complete their degree by December 31, 2026, can apply
- Academic requirements:
- 80% or higher on a 100-point scale
- Rank within the top 20% of their class
- CGPA of at least 2.64/4.0
- CGPA of at least 2.80/4.3
- CGPA of at least 2.91/4.5
- CGPA of at least 3.23/5.0
Available Fields of Study
The scholarship is available for all fields offered by the participating GKS institutes.
Scholarship Coverage:
- Korean language program fee
- Tuition support
- Economy class Airfare Coverage
- Monthly allowance
- Medical coverage
Required Documents
- Application Form
- Proof of Citizenship
- Proof of Family Relationship
- High School Graduation Certificate
- Academic Transcript
- Personal Statement
- Study Plan
- Recommendation Letter
- GKS Applicant Agreement
- Personal Medical Assessment
- Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information
- Associate Degree Certificate and Transcript, if applicable
- TOPIK or English proficiency score, if applicable
- Awards and certificates, if applicable
- Passport copy, if applicable
Application Deadline:
- Embassy Track: September 15, 2026, 11:00 – September 30, 2026, 18:00 KST.
- University Track: September and November 2026
How to Apply?
There are two ways to apply for the GKS-U Scholarship
- Embassy Track
Applicants applying through the embassy track must submit an online application through the Study in Korea website.
Selection Stages
- Korean Embassy Selection
- NIIED Selection
- University selection
The application window is short; therefore, start working on your application.
Result Announcement: January 7, 2026
2. University Track:
Applicants can apply directly to the participating institute. Under this track, students can apply to only one university or one department.
The application requirements may vary from country to country. Therefore, we encourage you to visit the official portal below to review the complete guidelines for your country.
APPLY FOR GKS-U SCHOLARSHIP 2027
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