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Apply Now For GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Programs

And the wait is over. The most anticipated Global Korea Scholarship i.e GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate has been announced and this is your chance to study in Korea on a fully funded scholarship.

In 2024, the Korean government has decided to invite 2,200 international students for the Global Korea Scholarship 2024 Graduate degree programs. Applicants can apply via Embassy Track or University Track, the details of which can be found below.

2024 Global Korea Scholarship

GKS Scholarship Objectives

Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea to pursue academic degrees, which will enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.

Programs and Universities

ProgramMaster’s DegreeDoctoral DegreeResearch
Period1 year of Korean language program
2 years of degree program
1 year of Korean language program
3 years of degree program
6 months
or 1 year
GKS Scholarships Programs and Universities

Application Tracks

As mentioned earlier, there are two tracks – Embassy Track vs University Track and applicants can apply through one track only. Each track has its quota and deadline. For 2024, the quota for each track is given below.

GKS 2024 Each Track Quota

Embassy Track (800) + University Track (1400) = Total (2,200)

Embassy Track
GeneralIRTOverseas KoreanSub Total
7374419800
2024 GKS Graduate Embassy Track Quota
University Track
GeneralR-GKSIRT*R&DResearchGlobal NetworkSub
Total
3686271030015801,400
2024 GKS Graduate University Track Quota

GKS Scholarship 2024 Information

Scholarship Period 

  • Master’s Degree Program: 3 years 
    – 1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program 
  • Doctoral Degree Program: 4 years 
    – 1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program 
  • Research Program: 6 months or 1 year 
  • Global Network Program: within 2 years 
    – Master’s degree program within 2 years 
  • Important Notes regarding Scholarship Period 

– Research and Global Network program scholars, all scholars who obtained TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be exempt from a Korean language program 

– Those who receive TOPIK level 5 or 6 within the first 6 months of the Korean language program will be exempt from the remaining 6-month language program and must start their degree program in the following semester (March 2025) 

GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Benefits

GKS 2024 Graduate Benefits

For a detailed information about GKS Scholarship benefits, click the link below:

Available Universities for GKS 2024 Graduate

Available universities for the GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate programs are divided into 2 categories – Type A and Type B.

  • Embassy Track applicant may choose up to THREE different universities from Type A and B and MUST apply to at least one of the universities from Type B.
No.Type-A Universities (33)
1Academy of Korean Studies
2Ajou University
3Chung-Ang University
4Dankook University
5Dongguk University
6Duksung Women’s University
7Ewha Womans University
8GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
9Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
10Hanyang University ERICA
11Hanyang University (Seoul)
12Hongik University
13Incheon National University
14Inha University
15KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
16KDI School of Public Policy and Management
17Konkuk University
18Kookmin University
19Korea University
20Kyung Hee University
21POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)
22Seokyeong University
23Seoul National University
24SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
25Sogang University
26Sookmyung Women’s University
27Soongsil University
28Sungkyunkwan University
29Sungshin Women’s University
30Tech University of Korea
31UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
32University of Seoul
33Yonsei University
Type A Universities for GKS 2024 Graduate
No.Type-B Universities (40)
1Andong National University
2Busan University of Foreign Studies
3Changwon National University
4Cheongju University
5Chonnam National University
6Chosun University
7Chungbuk National University
8Chungnam National University
9Daegu Catholic University
10Daegu University
11Daejeon University
12Dong-A University
13Dongseo University
14Gangneung-Wonju National University
15Gyeongsang National University
16Hannam University
17Hoseo University
18Inje University
19Jeju National University
20Jeonbuk National University
21Kangwon National University
22Keimyung University
23Kongju National University
24Konyang University
25KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education)
26Kunsan National University
27Kyungpook National University
28Kyungsung University
29Mokwon University
30National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
31Pai Chai University
32Pukyong National University
33Pusan National University
34Semyung University
35Silla University
36Soonchunhyang University
37Sun Moon University
38Sunchon National University
39University of Ulsan
40Yeungnam University
Type A Universities for GKS 2024 Graduate

Available Universities by Application Track

Make sure to read the criteria in detail while applying for the GKS Scholarship.

Embassy Track

University Track

GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Quota

? Embassy Track Quota = 800

A) General: 737 scholars from 147 countries or regions

B) Overseas Korean: 20 scholars from 12 countries or regions 

C) International Reconstruction Talent program (IRT):

44 scholars from Ukraine (*Including Quota of Overseas Korean)

? University Track Quota = 1,400

A) General: 375 scholars from 57 countries or regions 
B) R-GKS: 630 scholars from 59 countries or regions 

C) R&D: 300 scholars from all countries around the world

  • No limit on the number of invited countries (available to all countries around the world) University (approximately 8 more) and Quota Information will be fully updated in early-March 
  • R&D Preference: Recommendation from the international organizations or the Export-Import Bank of Korea 
No. University 
Ajou University 
Chonnam National University 
Gyeongsang National University 
Inje University 
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) 
Keimyung University 
Kookmin University 
KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education) 
Kyungpook National University 
10 SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology) 
11 Soonchunhyang University 
12 Sungkyunkwan University 

D) Global Network: 80 scholars from all countries around the world

  • No limit on the number of invited countries (available to all countries around the world) 
  • University and Quota Information will be updated in early March on the GKS notice 
  • Global Network Preference: Recommendation from the international organizations and international education bodies 

E) Research: 15 scholars from 156 countries or regions

  • Applications available to 156 countries or regions where General program and Regional University program are offered
  • Research Preference: Recommendation from the Korean Embassy

GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Eligibility Criteria

  1. Nationality
  2. Level of Education –
  3. Grades – GPA
  4. Age
  5. Health
  6. Additional Requirements

Visit the link below for the detailed Eligibility Criteria for GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Program

Documents to Submit for GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate

Find below the list of documents to be submitted by Master’s, Doctoral, and Research program applicants.

Required Documents for GKS 2024 Graduate

Submission requirements:

  • Set by each embassy/university (e.g., whether they accept photocopies, electronic files, documents without certified translation for the first round of selection)

Number of documents to submit:

  • Set by each embassy/university *

Documents to complete:

  • Application, Personal Statement, Study Plan, Research Proposal, Letter of Recommendation, Letter of Invitation (Research Program), Applicant Agreement, Personal Medical Assessment, Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information ** Required certificates: Graduation certificate, Academic transcript, Proof of citizenship, Proof of overseas Koreans, etc.

Click the link below to find out the detailed list of required documents for the GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate.

GKS 2024 Selection Process & Schedule

Application Track 1st Round of Selection Recommend  to NIIED 2nd Round of Selection 3rd Round of Selection Announcement of Final Successful Candidates 
Embassy Track February ~March ~early April late April ~late May Late June
University Track February ~April ~late April late May N/A Late June
GKS Scholarship 2024 Selection Process and Schedule
  • Selection Timeline with important dates and deadlines 
Announcement of Application Guidelines (NIIED) Application Guidelines announced on “Study in Korea” website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice) 
Announcement of 1st Round Selection Schedule (Embassies, Universities) Announced by each Korean embassy/university – Each embassy/university establishes its own selection plan and schedule 
Application Submission (Embassies, Universities) Application deadline are set by each embassy/university – Please check the website of each institution 
1st Round of Selection (Embassies, Universities) Result Announcement of the first round of selection – Embassy: by March 22 – University: set by each university 
Recommend Successful Candidates to NIIED (Embassies, Universities ? NIIED) Successful candidates? applications and related documents arrive at NIIED – Embassy Track: by April 1 – University Track: by May 1 
2nd Round of Selection (NIIED) Announcement of successful candidates of the 2nd round (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice) – Embassy Track: early May – University Track: early June 
3rd Round of Selection (Universities) Embassy Track applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection will be reviewed by three universities which they initially applied to  – Result Announcement: by June 7 
Notify Applicant’s Choice of University (Successful Candidates ? NIIED) Embassy Track applicants who pass the 3rd round selection should notify their final choice of university to NIIED via email – Notification deadline: by June 14 
Announcement of 2023 GKS-G Scholars (NIIED) The final successful candidates will be announced  (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice)  – Expected announcement date: late June  – NIIED informs the final result to Embassies and Universities through official documents 

Additional Points for GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate

  • Applicants who hold a TOPIK level 3 or above will be given additional points (10% of the total allocated points)
  • Direct descendants of Korean War veterans who participated in the Korean War as a foreign military will be given additional points (5% of the total allocated points)

Additional points for Korean/English Language Proficiency

Applicants will receive additional points based on language proficiency in Korean and English

  • Korean: Points will be given to applicants with valid TOPIK certificate based on their TOPIK level
  • English: Points will be given to applicants with valid English proficiency certificates based on their test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
Additional Points for GKS 2024 Graduate

GPA Conversion Table – GKS Scholarship

Use the table below to convert your CGPA to a 100-point scale. Make sure to enter the correct score while filling out the application form.

GKS Scholarship GPA Conversion Table

For detailed information, please download the official GKS 2024 Application Guidelines here:

To download the application form in .pdf format, click below:

To download the application form in .docx format, click below:

Click the link below to read the official notice on the studyinkorea website: Official Notice of 2024 Global Korea Scholarship

209 replies on “Apply Now For GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Programs”

My name is Muhammad Ruhban Shamas from Punjab Pakistan.i completed my Graduation in Public Administration with 3.32 CGPA.

Hellow! I am Nurhayati Misalun I am muslim from Philippines, I’m very interested for this great opportunity to study in south korea. My previous course is Bachelor of Science in Midwifery, and I would like to ask if you still accepting an Application for this year 2024 applicant? Can you guide me how to apply please! Thank you in advance.

choose whether to apply through university track or embassy track and make sure you have all documents written on application form. If your applying through university track you can apply for only one university, if university track then choose the university and apply directly to university(e.g if SNU go to their official page and find the admission portal and apply directly as the way it says) and if embassy track you can choose 3 different universities to apply. Choose universities wisely amidst all the possible scenarios and submit your all documents to Korean embassy. Make sure to read all the guidelines written on application form and in case you don’t understand go and watch some gks scholarship videos on YouTube.and last but certainly not the least make sure that the doctor are apostille ( documents which are needed to be apostilled)I hope that you’ll get in the university you wanted All the best.

If you’re doing the embassy track, you’d submit the documents to your local Korean embassy in your country. I’d you’re doing the university track, the documents would be sent to the universities that you applied to in Korea.

The contact of the embassy is in the information packet on the main Korean government scholarship website or you should can actually google the phone number and email.

respected sir / ma’am
application submission is by online mode ?
after filling application , can i know the submission link ?
I’m looking forward to apply PhD program, so the research topics and allotment of supervisor on what basis ?
is that research topics and supervisor after final selection of the university ?

This good way for the poor people. Parents wish thy give best education for the children thay have no money. This good plate fome for all students . All students achieve the goal about this paltfom

I’m applying through Embassy track. Does it require any online submission of application? Also please tell me if there is any fee need to be paid for applying.

Assalamualaikum, I want to apply for PhD, but the last date is tomorrow, could your please tell me if there is a gap between Masters and PhD will they take me or not?

Hello, am looking forward to apply Korean scholarship please guide me I have done bachelor’s in English literature.

Respected Sir/ Mam,
I want to do PhD and I really need a scholarship. Please help me and guide me. I will definitely try to fulfil your expectations.
Waiting for your response.
Thanking You.

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I want to study in korea it’s my dream i want to learn korean language i know it’s not easy like I’m imagine but i hope so

Am from Tanzania I want to apply but I don’t know how and I don’t have any experience. Ihave a BACHELOR OF COMMERCE WITH EDUCATION .I want to study masters of business administration. Please someone may help me please ?

I am Mehrab Khan from Pakistan.
I am a student of agriculture and I have done my bachelor program in 2022.
Now I want to apply for the master program by fully funded scholarship.

**INQUIRY**
I wish to apply for the GKS Graduate Scholarship 2024, and I’ve been working on document preparation the last few weeks while awaiting this opening. Meanwhile, among the required documents i do not have the Degree certificate for my undergraduate but only the transcript. This is because it takes a really long while for the certificates to be ready. I would like to know if i can confidently apply even without the certificate. I DO HAVE THE TRANSCRIPT.
Thanks ?

It is a very good opportunity.
But at what email should we submit the application form.after filling it?
Also, can we send the recommendation letters written by the recommenders?
for some of us, our recommender are presently not in the country.

please, reply me to my email
[email protected]

Thanks for such an opportunity. I am fully interested in this scholarship, but I don’t have S. Korea Embassy in my Country, Liberia. So how can I partake in such opportunity?

This good way for the poor people. Parents wish thy give best education for the children thay have no money. This good plate fome for all students . All students achieve the goal about this paltfom

Hi I am from indian the , I’m eager to learn in South Korea and to be a part of gksscholarship. I am fascinating to learn in abroad not to hangout the real reason is I want to enhance my knowledge and to develop my skills and learn new culture
I will be very happy if I get a chance to visit you in South Korea. I will be very happy.

Can you tell me about the application submission process to the embassy and also if there is any application fee need to be paid?

That’s means, both Embassy track and University track are to filled Onlive ?
We need a link to apply.
Please guide us grab this opportunity to pursue our educational goals.
I love to being in SOUTH KOREA especially for study

I am Mehrab Khan from Pakistan and student of agriculture.
I have done my bachelor program in 2022.
Now I want to apply for the master program by fully funded scholarship.

Hello, I am Girmay Habtu from Ethiopia.
I appreciate the Korean people and government for their usual cooperation from the bottom of my heart.
I am eager to join one of the South Korean universities.
So, Can you tell me Where do I apply my documents?
Is it to the embassy of South Korea?
Thank you!

Heyy !
I am Alisha . How can I apply gks 2025 scholarship?? Plz someone help for my study plan I choose biology subject after 10th class

Hello this is eleni from Ethiopia I want to study in Korea for undergraduate how can I apply pleas tell me? Someone reply me please

I want to study in Korea for my mom and dad, learn Korean language and then give audition for Kpop group because it is my dream or dance is my passion.

Is it too late to apply no for a master’s degree of 2024 now??
(Current date : 03/02/2024)
Can someone provide guidance please?
Much appreciated.

Hi I am Justine from the Philippines, I’m eager to learn in South Korea and to be a part of gksscholarship. I am fascinating to learn in abroad not to hangout the real reason is I want to enhance my knowledge and to develop my skills and learn new culture ?????.

Highly interested in the scholarship program…
Really wish I can be selected.

I’m a college student and I’m interested in this scholarship soo can you guide me about this in detail

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Hello greetings,
My name is mirabel from Nigeria, I studied fine and applied art and I would love to study in Korea, been a lover of culture and art I find Korea culture interesting and would love to learn in such environment if given opportunity to.. please consider me and I will do my best. Thank you

I am currently pursuing 12th Grade, but I want to study abroad after my 12th, so should I go with Scholarship?

I’m interested in doing my masters in South korea through Gks. Can anyone guide me to apply for this. I’d like if I can chat with you. Here is my mail id so that you can write la mail to me ([email protected]) Hope anyone will write me mail.

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