South Korean Embassy is pleased to announce the GKS Scholarship 2024 Nepal for the graduate degree programs and this is your chance to study in Korea on a fully funded scholarship.
Number of Scholarships Available for the Embassy Track (Nepal): 4 (Four)
Programs: 1 year of Korean language study + Master’s (2 years) / Doctoral (3 years) study
Universities: Applicants can only apply to the universities and departments listed in the “University Information” attached to this notice.
Applicants must have obtained the required degree (minimum level of education indicated above) by July 31, 2024.
Grade: Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous degree program* must meet one of the conditions below:
Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked in the top 20% of one’s classCGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0
Age: Must be under 40 years of age (Born after September 1, 1984)
Health: All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.
Deadline: The applicant must check the document requirements and submit hard copies of all the required documents to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal, no later than March 04, 2024, 12:00 PM.
Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.
Application guideline: Please go through the Application Guidelines for Graduate Degrees, Application Forms, and University Information before submitting the documents.
?Note:
• All the required certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Nepal.
• Documents written in languages other than English and Korean must be attested by MoFA, and their certified translation must be submitted.
• The required certificates will be Consular Confirmed by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal for the successful candidates after the Interview round. (The Embassy will contact the candidates for consular confirmation.)
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of the Philippines is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship (Graduate Degrees, Embassy Track). Interested candidates for the GKS Scholarship 2024 Philippines are kindly requested to carefully review and adhere to the following guidelines and accompanying documents.
Expected Number of Grantees in the Republic of the Philippines (Subject to Changes)
Seventeen (17)
Schedule of Application and Selection Process (Subject to Changes)
Application Deadline: March 6, 2024 (Late applications will NOT be accepted)
Mode and dates of the interview will be communicated in due course. Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.
c/o GKS In-charge, Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634.
Notice for Documents
Applicants must submit ONE (1) set of original application forms and THREE (3) sets of photocopied application forms.
All documents must follow the checklist (‘Application Checklist’) order on the first page of the application forms. Each required document must be numbered and labeled on the top right corner (e.g., 9. Proof of Citizenship).
The recommendation letter must be sealed and signed by the recommender (only ONE recommendation letter is required).
All documents must be A4-sized (for documents in another size, refer to attachments).
Personal statement and study plan should NOT exceed 1,000 words each, respectively.
Modes of Submission
Documents will be accepted through mail courier services (i.e., LBC, DHL, JRS, etc.).
For same-day courier submissions (Grab / Lalamove / etc.), provide the following details:
Recipient’s name: GKS In-charge
Contact number: (02) 8856-9210
FOR GRAB / LALAMOVE DELIVERY: Inform the rider that there is NO NEED TO CALL. The documents may be left with the embassy guards upon arrival.
Applicants may drop off their documents at the embassy gate in care of the guards. However, applicants are NOT allowed to enter the embassy premises.
Label applications with your names and “GKS Application” for the guards’ reference.
The embassy holds no liability for any loss of documents during same-day delivery or mail courier services.
Applications sent via email or facsimile will NOT be accepted.
Important Reminders
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ATTACHMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ELIMINATION.
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO APPLICANTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Inquiry
General inquiries about the GKS program and requirements: [email protected]
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Algeria is excited to announce the launch of the Korean Government Scholarship Program (GKS) for this year. The GKS program is designed for foreign students, particularly Algerians, who aspire to pursue Master’s or Doctoral studies in South Korea.
I. GKS SCHOLARSHIP ALGERIA OBJECTIVE
The primary objective of the Korean Government Scholarship Program is to provide foreign students with the opportunity to pursue advanced studies at prestigious educational institutions in Korea. This initiative aims to enhance international education exchanges and foster mutual friendship among nations.
Scholarships managed by the Embassy of Korea: 3 positions for Algerian students
Scholarships managed by universities: 8 positions for Algerian students
III. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Available Study Paths
Comprehensive details about the academic programs offered by universities can be found on NIIED’s “Study In Korea” website at www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice or by referring to the attached guideline.
Applicants are required to select their desired fields of study from the provided list of programs.
Evening classes, seasonal programs, as well as online and distance learning programs are not covered by the scholarship.
Prior to application, please contact the relevant department to confirm if the courses are conducted in English.
Available Study Programs
Master’s (3 years)
Doctorate (4 years)
Postdoctoral Research or Teacher Exchange Program (6 months-1 year for individuals invited by the university)
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
Candidates can apply for the Korean Government Scholarship Program through either the Embassy in their country or one of the universities designated by the Korean government.
The Korean Embassy in Algeria will select 3 students.
Duplicate submissions at the aforementioned offices will automatically be excluded and rejected.
Application Deadline
Provisional deadline: March 10th, 2024, at 4 p.m.
Applications must be submitted directly to the Embassy; submissions via DHL, Fax, or email will not be accepted.
Address: Consular section of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 5 Chemin Mackley, Ben Aknoun, Algiers.
Applications received after the specified date and time will not be considered.
Only successful candidates will receive communication from the Embassy via phone or email on March 17, 2024, in the afternoon. (Applicants not selected for an interview will not receive feedback from the Korean Embassy.)
Interview Date: March 19th, 2024
The interview schedule will be communicated to selected candidates and cannot be changed.
In the event of a candidate’s absence, the next candidate in the ranking will proceed with the interview.
To obtain comprehensive information about this program, please refer to the attached guideline and carefully review the ‘2024 GKS-G Guidelines’.
To facilitate application submission, the Embassy will accept copies of diplomas and transcripts for initial candidate selection. However, preselected candidates must present their original or authenticated and legalized copies during the interview, either at a notary office or the Embassy.
All documents must be in English or Korean.
Please organize your documents in the order specified in the “Check List” and number them at the top right corner (e.g., 1. Check List).
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed, and no application documents will be returned.
Late submissions will not be accepted.
If you prefer to submit your application through the university of your choice, please send your documents directly to the university.
Please note that you may only select universities and departments listed in the “University Information” file provided with the 2022 GKS-G Application Guidelines on the Study In Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice). It is advisable to contact the universities to inquire about the departments and degree programs of interest.
To calculate your GPA scores, please refer to the following websites:
The National Institute for International Education (NIIED) of the Republic of Korea is seeking international students for the GKS Scholarship 2024 Greece and Albania for the Graduate Programs.
Interested applicants of the Global Korea Scholarship should submit all required documents and forms to the Embassy by no later than Thursday, March 7, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. local time.
GKS Scholarship 2024 Greece and Albania Quota:
2 (Quota under Embassy Track Greece)
1 (Quota under Embassy Track Albania)
The Embassy may recommend up to 1 reserve candidate regardless of the country quota if necessary.
Individual Notification for shortlisted applicants for interview: March 15, 2024
Interview: March 20, 2024 (Conducted by the Embassy with a limited number of applicants who meet the application deadline and pass the documentation review)
Announcement of the 1st Selection result: March 22, 2024
Dates subject to change. Please refer to the Embassy’s website or Facebook page (Korean Embassy in Greece) for urgent notices.
Announcement of the 2nd round of selection results: Late April 2024
Announcement of 2024 Graduate Degree Scholars: Late May 2024
? It is the responsibility of each applicant to check important notices posted on the “Study in Korea” website. NIIED does not inform applicants individually of each round of selection results.
* Starting from the 2024 GKS-G, applicants who are expected to graduate by July 31, 2024, can also apply for the program with a certificate of expected graduation. Such applicants must submit their official graduation certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript to the GKS Center, NIIED, by July 31, 2024. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your acceptance.
Official notice at the Embassy of Korea in Greece’s website: Click Here
The application for the 2024 GKS-G (Master’s or Doctoral Program) is currently open and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kabul is pleased to announce the GKS Scholarship 2024 Afghanistan for the Graduate degree programs.
Please find attached the guidelines, application form, and university information for your careful reference. For further details, kindly visit the NIIED website under Scholarships > GKS Notice.
(1) Master’s Degree: 1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program
(2) Doctoral Degree: 1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program
Available Fields of Study and Universities
Please refer to the attached Guideline (see attachment) and University Information (link provided).
Program Quota (Embassy track/for Afghans)
4 people
Eligibility
Nationality: Afghans (Neither parent should hold Korean nationality.)
Age: Under 40 (Born after September 1, 1984)
Grades: For academic requirements, please consult the guideline.
Applicants expected to graduate by July 31, 2024, can apply with a certificate of expected graduation.
Students who have graduated from high school or university in Korea or previously received a Korean government scholarship are ineligible. Refer to the guideline for more details.
Documents to Submit
Please refer to the list of required documents from the guideline. (All certificates must be apostilled.) Section 5: Documents to Submit
Submit your application and required documents to the email address [email protected] (Subject: “2024 GKS-G Application (Your Name)”). Final successful candidates advancing to the next round of selection will be required to post or hand-deliver original documents to the embassy.
Process (Embassy track)
Application: ~March 10, 2024
Interview: To be determined and announced individually to candidates
Final Announcement: ~March 22, 2024
All documents must be submitted in English. Translate if necessary.
Official notice at the Embassy of Korea in Afghanistan’s website: Click Here
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jakarta is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the Global Korea Scholarship Program i.e GKS Scholarship 2024 Indonesia for Graduate Degrees.
? Allocation of Indonesian grantees (Embassy Track) for the General Program: 34
Selection Schedule
? Deadline for Application Submission: February 29, 2024
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.*
? Please ensure completion of the forms below before submitting your application.
Important dates for GKS Scholarship 2024 Indonesia Graduate
? Deadline for Application Submission: February 29, 2024
? Interview(online): March 5-7, 2024 (tentative)
Exact date and time will be advised only to the successful candidates few days before interview day
? The 1st Selection Result Announcements by the Embassy : March 13, 2024
? Announcement of the 2nd round of selection by NIIED: late April 2024
? Announcement of the 3rd round of selection by University: late May 2024
? Final result announcement: late June 2024
? Entry to Korea : August 2024
Important Notice
? Please thoroughly review the attached guidelines.
Ensure accurate submission of required documents.
Complete online forms for your database.
? Kindly submit 1 (ONE) SET of the original application form and certificates, along with 1 (One) original recommendation letter in one envelope.
For Embassy track applicants, please provide photocopies of certifications (notarized or apostilled copies are not required).
Successful candidates, post-interview, are required to resubmit one set of consular-authenticated (or apostilled) documents.
The Embassy will make three copies when necessary.
? Documents in languages other than Korean or English must be accompanied by complete translations in Korean or English, along with photocopies of the original language documents.
? Applicants failing to submit all required documents in the correct format will be disqualified.
? For documents smaller than A4 size, attach them to a blank A4 paper. For larger documents, photocopy them to fit A4 size or fold them to A4 size.
? Please revisit the attached Application Guidelines and FAQ for comprehensive and detailed procedure information.
? Applicants and their parents must hold foreign citizenship (non-Korean citizenship).
? Applicants must be under 40 years old as of September 1, 2024 (born after September 1, 1984).
? Applicants must hold or expect to hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree by July 31, 2024.
? Applicants expected to graduate at the time of application must submit a certificate of expected graduation. The official degree certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript must be submitted by July 31, 2024, at the latest.
? Grades: Applicants must maintain an overall grade point average (CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the following scales from their respective universities:
2.64 on a 4.0 scale;
2.80 on a 4.3 scale;
2.91 on a 4.5 scale;
3.23 on a 5.0 scale; or
Score percentile: 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% of one’s class.
? Accepted English proficiency tests: TOEFL and IELTS only.
? Applicants must select THREE different desired universities and available fields of study from the 59 universities listed in section III (Type A + Type B) of the attached guidelines, INCLUDING at least one university from Type B.
Official notice at the Embassy of Korea in Indonesia’s website: Click Here
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi is pleased to announce the “2024 GKS Scholarship India,” inviting Indian students to embark on their Graduate Degree journey in Korea.
Eligible Indian students can seek this scholarship opportunity through the ‘Embassy Track‘ and are required to submit their applications to the Korean Embassy in New Delhi.
Quota for 2024 GKS Scholarship India
NIIED has increased the quota for Indian students for 2024. Last year, a total of 50 students from India were invited to study in Korea for FREE through the Global Korea Scholarship, this year, the quota has doubled.
Embassy Track = 28
University Track = 73
Total = 101+
How to apply for 2024 GKS Scholarship India – Embassy Track
For comprehensive guidelines and application forms, please refer to the attached documents at the end of this post.
Prospective applicants for the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship are urged to carefully review the complete guidelines and eligibility criteria before initiating the application process.
The deadline to apply through the Embassy Track is February 29, 2024. Please note that the deadline for the University Track varies from university to university.
All scholarship applications must be submitted no later than February 29, 2024 (Thursday) to the following address:
Ms. Jee Hyesoo Second Secretary Political Affairs Department Embassy of the Republic of Korea 9, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Extension, New Delhi- 110021 Phone: 011-4200-7000
*Applications received after the deadline, will not be accepted.
In 2024, the Korean Government invites up to 2,200 students globally, welcoming them to pursue their studies in South Korea through the GKS Scholarship Graduate Programs, which include Masters, Doctoral, and Research programs. Each participating country has designated quotas for both the Embassy Track and the University Track.
Below you can find the quota allocation of each track for each country.
Embassy Track (800) + University Track (1400) = Total (2,200)
Embassy Track
General
IRT
Overseas Korean
Sub Total
737
44
19
800
2024 GKS Graduate Embassy Track Quota
University Track
General
R-GKS
IRT*
R&D
Research
Global Network
Sub Total
368
627
10
300
15
80
1,400
2024 GKS Graduate University Track Quota
GKS 2024 Quota – Embassy Track vs University Track
1) Embassy Track Quota = 800
A) General: 737 scholars from 147 countries or regions
No.
Country/Region
Quota
No.
Country/Region
Quota
1
Afghanistan
4
76
Kyrgyzstan
9
2
Albania
1
77
Laos
11
3
Algeria
3
78
Latvia
1
4
Angola
1
79
Lebanon
3
5
Antigua and Barbuda
1
80
Libya
2
6
Argentina
4
81
Macedonia
1
7
Armenia
3
82
Madagascar
3
8
Australia
1
83
Malawi
1
9
Austria
1
84
Malaysia
22
10
Azerbaijan
6
85
Mauritius
1
11
Bahamas, The
1
86
Mexico
6
12
Bahrain
3
87
Mongolia
14
13
Bangladesh
7
88
Montenegro
1
14
Barbados
3
89
Morocco
7
15
Belarus
2
90
Mozambique
4
16
Belgium
2
91
Myanmar
17
17
Belize
2
92
Nepal
4
18
Benin
1
93
Netherlands
1
19
Bolivia
2
94
New Zealand
1
20
Bosnia and Herzegovina
1
95
Nicaragua
2
21
Botswana
2
96
Niger
1
22
Brazil
8
97
Nigeria
7
23
Brunei
5
98
Norway
1
24
Bulgaria
8
99
Oman
5
25
Burkina Faso
1
100
Pakistan
7
26
Burundi
2
101
Palestine
3
27
Cabo Verde
1
102
Panama
5
28
Cambodia
12
103
Paraguay
4
29
Canada
3
104
Peru
6
30
Canada (Quebec)
2
105
Philippines
17
31
Chile
5
106
Poland
3
32
China
38
107
Portugal
1
33
Colombia
6
108
Romania
2
34
Common Wealth of Dominica
1
109
Russia
17
35
Costa Rica
4
110
Rwanda
5
36
Cote d’Ivoire
4
111
Saint Kitts and Nevis
1
37
Croatia
1
112
Saint Lucia
1
38
Czech Republic
2
113
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
1
39
Denmark
1
114
Saudi Arabia
2
40
Dominican Republic
4
115
Senegal
4
41
DR Congo
1
116
Serbia
4
42
Ecuador
8
117
Singapore
9
43
Egypt
5
118
Slovakia
1
44
El Salvador
4
119
Slovenia
1
45
Equatorial Guinea
1
120
Somalia
2
46
Estonia
1
121
South Africa
2
47
Ethiopia
8
122
Spain
2
48
Fiji
2
123
Sri Lanka
7
49
Finland
3
124
Suriname
1
50
France
4
125
Sweden
1
51
Gabon
2
126
Switzerland
1
52
Gambia, The
1
127
Syria
2
53
Georgia
5
128
Taiwan
4
54
Germany
5
129
Tajikistan
6
55
Ghana
7
130
Tanzania
7
56
Greece
2
131
Thailand
17
57
Grenada
1
132
Timor-Leste
3
58
Guatemala
1
133
Togo
1
59
Guyana
3
134
Trinidad and Tobago
4
60
Haiti
2
135
Tunisia
7
61
Honduras
3
136
Turkey
9
62
Hong Kong
2
137
Turkmenistan
7
63
Hungary
4
138
Uganda
7
64
India
28
139
United Kingdom
4
65
Indonesia
34
140
United Arab Emirates
2
66
Iran
6
141
Uruguay
1
67
Iraq
4
142
United States of America
17
68
Ireland
1
143
Uzbekistan
14
69
Israel
3
144
Venezuela
2
70
Italy
8
145
Vietnam
34
71
Jamaica
3
146
Zambia
2
72
Japan
6
147
Zimbabwe
1
73
Jordan
4
Total
737
74
Kazakhstan
13
75
Kenya
7
Embassy Track General Quota for GKS 2024 Graduate
B) Overseas Korean: 20 scholars from 12 countries or regions
No.
Country/Region
Quota
No.
Country/Region
Quota
1
Canada
1
7
Norway
1
2
Cuba
1
8
Russia
1
3
Germany
1
9
Sweden
1
4
Japan
1
10
Ukraine *IRT
1
5
Kazakhstan
3
11
USA
4
6
Kyrgyzstan
2
12
Uzbekistan
3
Total
20
Overseas Koreans Quota for Embassy Track GKS 2024
C) International Reconstruction Talent program (IRT):
44 scholars from Ukraine (*Including Quota of Overseas Korean)
2) University Track Quota = 1,400
A) General: 375 scholars from 57 countries or regions
B) R-GKS: 630 scholars from 59 countries or regions
GKS Scholarship University Track Quota
R-GKS Preference: Recommendation from local governments & universities participating in RISE project, Education Specialization Zone project
IRT Preference: Recommendation from the Government of Ukraine
Vacancies: In both the embassy and university track, if vacancies occur in the second round of selection at NIIED due to insufficient number of recommended candidates or due to the candidate’s ineligibility, candidates from other countries or programs may fill the vacancy
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
1
Ajou University
2
Chonnam National University
3
Gyeongsang National University
4
Inje University
5
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
6
Keimyung University
7
Kookmin University
8
KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education)
9
Kyungpook National University
10
SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
11
Soonchunhyang University
12
Sungkyunkwan University
R&D Quota University Track
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
For detailed information, please download the official GKS 2024 Application Guidelines here:
The 2024 GKS Scholarship stands out as a globally renowned award, offering more than just airfare and tuition coverage. Recipients also receive a generous stipend, free Korean language training, degree completion grant, thesis printing fee and comprehensive medical insurance.
University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee
3) Korean Language Training Fee
5.2 million KRW (four quarters)
4) Study Incentive
Korean language program: 14,100,000 KRW per year
Graduate Degree program: 15,700,000 KRW per year
Research Program: 19,800,000 KRW per year
Study Incentive :
All-inclusive subsidy of Settlement Allowance, Monthly Allowance, Research Allowance, Korean Proficiency Grants, TOPIK Application Fee, Degree Completion Grants, Medical Insurance, and Publication Printing Fee.
Korean Proficiency Grant:
GKS Scholars who will be initially exempted from the Korean language program with TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be given Korean Proficiency Grants automatically. (except for GKS scholars in the Global Network program, Research program, and Japanese applicants)
GKS Scholarship 2024 Benefits
Important Notes regarding Scholarship Benefits
– If a GKS scholar withdraws from the scholarship within the first 3 months after the enrollment to their university, one MUST return the full scholarship amount that he or she has received after being selected as a GKS scholar (entry airfare, settlement allowance, monthly allowance, tuition, etc.)
– Even if 3 months have passed since entering Korea, if the scholarship status changes, part of the already paid scholarship can be refunded or can be deducted from the next payment
– Korean Language Training Fee and Korean Proficiency Grants are not provided to GKS scholars in Research program
– Korean Language Training Fee is not provided to GKS scholars in Global Network program
For detailed information, please download the official GKS 2024 Application Guidelines here:
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
Program
Master’sDegree
Doctoral Degree
Research
Period
1 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
General
IRT
Overseas Korean
Sub Total
737
44
19
800
2024 GKS Graduate Embassy Track Quota
University Track
General
R-GKS
IRT*
R&D
Research
Global Network
Sub Total
368
627
10
300
15
80
1,400
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 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)
1
Academy of Korean Studies
2
Ajou University
3
Chung-Ang University
4
Dankook University
5
Dongguk University
6
Duksung Women’s University
7
Ewha Womans University
8
GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
9
Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
10
Hanyang University ERICA
11
Hanyang University (Seoul)
12
Hongik University
13
Incheon National University
14
Inha University
15
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
16
KDI School of Public Policy and Management
17
Konkuk University
18
Kookmin University
19
Korea University
20
Kyung Hee University
21
POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)
22
Seokyeong University
23
Seoul National University
24
SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
25
Sogang University
26
Sookmyung Women’s University
27
Soongsil University
28
Sungkyunkwan University
29
Sungshin Women’s University
30
Tech University of Korea
31
UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
32
University of Seoul
33
Yonsei University
Type A Universities for GKS 2024 Graduate
No.
Type-B Universities (40)
1
Andong National University
2
Busan University of Foreign Studies
3
Changwon National University
4
Cheongju University
5
Chonnam National University
6
Chosun University
7
Chungbuk National University
8
Chungnam National University
9
Daegu Catholic University
10
Daegu University
11
Daejeon University
12
Dong-A University
13
Dongseo University
14
Gangneung-Wonju National University
15
Gyeongsang National University
16
Hannam University
17
Hoseo University
18
Inje University
19
Jeju National University
20
Jeonbuk National University
21
Kangwon National University
22
Keimyung University
23
Kongju National University
24
Konyang University
25
KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education)
26
Kunsan National University
27
Kyungpook National University
28
Kyungsung University
29
Mokwon University
30
National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
31
Pai Chai University
32
Pukyong National University
33
Pusan National University
34
Semyung University
35
Silla University
36
Soonchunhyang University
37
Sun Moon University
38
Sunchon National University
39
University of Ulsan
40
Yeungnam 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
1
Ajou University
2
Chonnam National University
3
Gyeongsang National University
4
Inje University
5
KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
6
Keimyung University
7
Kookmin University
8
KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education)
9
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
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 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:
