GKS Scholarship 2023 for Indonesia (Graduate)

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Indonesia has recently announced that the Global Korea Scholarship Program i.e GKS Scholarship 2023 for Indonesia Graduate Degree is now open for applications in 2023. If you are from Indonesia and want to pursue higher studies from South Korea for Free, here is your chance to apply.

This program is designed to provide opportunities for 1,300 students from 146 countries to pursue master’s and doctoral degrees in prestigious Korean universities. The ultimate goal of this program is to promote international exchange in education and strengthen mutual friendships among nations. From Indonesia, 69 students will be selected for this program, and the embassy is accepting applications until March 2, 2023.

GKS 2023 quota for Indonesia via Embassy Track = 27

GKS 2023 quota for Indonesia via University Track = 42

GKS Scholarship 2023 for Indonesia

The scholarship covers various expenses such as round-trip airfare tickets, monthly stipends, tuition fees, settlement allowances, scholarship completion grants, Korean language training expenses, and medical insurance. The embassy has allocated a quota of 27 grantees for Indonesia. All the details regarding the application process and required documents can be found in the attached guidelines.

How to apply for GKS Scholarship 2023, Click Here

1) Selection Schedule

Deadline of Application Submission : Thursday, March 2, 2023

– The embassy will not accept any application after this deadline

2) Complete the below forms before submitting your application

? Applicant online form : https://forms.gle/wk741NafFjFP98kQ7– Information on the documents and online form should be same- Data cannot be edited after submission

3) Send your complete application to the Embassy

– The Embassy will not accept separate document
– To ensure the health and safety of the applicants, applications will only be accepted through mail courier services (i.e. JNE, Kantor POS, DHL, etc.)
Applications sent through email or facsimile are not allowed.

Embassy of Republic of Korea in Indonesia Address:

* Address :

[ Full Name ]
2023 Global Korea Scholarship
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
JL.Gatot Subroto Kav.57 Jakarta 12950
Tel : 021-2967-2555

4) Interview(online): March 7-9, 2023 (tentative)

– The interview is most likely to be done virtually (to be confirmed). Please take note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified with the interview schedule.

Visit the link below for the official notice announced on the StudyinKorea website

GKS 2023 Official Notice
2023-GKS-G-Application-Guidelines-and-FAQs English

2023-GKS-G-FAQs
2023-GKS-G-Application-Forms

You can download the important documents by clicking the following links:

Things to Note about GKS Scholarship 2023 for Indonesia

It is crucial to keep in mind the following important points while applying for this scholarship.

First, the deadline for submitting applications is March 2, 2023, and the embassy will not accept any applications beyond this deadline.
Second, applicants must complete the online application form and provide accurate information since editing after submission is not possible.
Third, applicants should submit only one set of original application forms and certificates, including one original recommendation letter, in one envelope.
Fourth, applicants must submit their documents only through mail courier services like JNE, Kantor POS, or DHL, as applications sent through email or facsimile are not allowed.
Fifth, the embassy will conduct interviews virtually between March 7-9, 2023, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified of their interview schedules.
Sixth, applicants must follow the application checklist provided and number and label each required document’s top right corner. Additionally, applicants and their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship and submit a copy of their KK (Kartu Keluarga).
Seventh, any documents written in languages other than Korean or English must be accompanied by a complete Korean or English translation and a photocopy of the original language document.
Finally, all documents must be submitted as A4-sized documents, and if a document is smaller than A4 size, it should be attached to a blank A4 paper. If the document is larger than A4 size, it should be photocopied to A4 size or folded to fit the A4 size. The embassy will require successful candidates to resubmit one set of apostilled documents by March 28, 2023, and will make three copies if necessary.

In conclusion, the Global Korea Scholarship Program for Graduate Degree i.e GKS Scholarship 2023 for Indonesia is an excellent opportunity for Indonesian students to pursue their higher education goals in prestigious Korean universities.

Applicants must ensure that they meet all the requirements and carefully follow the application guidelines to have a chance to be selected for the program. Further information and detailed guidance can be found on the Scholarship > GKS notice Board on www.studyinkorea.go.kr