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GKS Scholarship 2024 Undergraduate – Apply Now

GKS Scholarship 2024
GKS Scholarship 2024

The most prestigious scholarship for South Korea, the GKS Scholarship 2024, is open right now for undergraduate degree programs, and here is your chance to study in South Korea for free.

The Korean Government and NIIED are accepting applications for the Global Korea Scholarship (previously known as KGSP) or GKS Scholarship 2024 for undergraduate programs. 

You can download the important documents (Application Guidelines, Application Form and FAQs) from the links given at the end of this page or by clicking here.

GKS Scholarship 2024 Official Poster

What is GKS Scholarship?

The primary aim of the Global Korea Scholarship is to provide international students with the opportunity to pursue academic degrees at higher education institutions in Korea, fostering greater international educational exchange and bolstering the connections between Korea and the participating countries.

You can find the official notice on studyinkorea’s website:

https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/scholarship/Gks1NoticeDetail.do

Scholarship Information:

Period of Scholarship

  • Bachelor’s Degree Program: 5-7 years
  • 1 year of Korean language training + 4~6 years of degree program
  • Associate Degree Program: 3-4 years
  • 1 year of Korean language training + 2~3 years of degree program

Scholarship Benefits:

GKS Scholarship 2024 is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world that not only just covers your airfare and tuition fee but also gives you a stipend of 900,000 KRW along with covering your medical insurance.

Here are some of the benefits of the GKS Scholarship:

GKS Scholarship 2024 benefits

Programs and Universities:

This year 262 students from all around the world will be invited under the GKS Scholarship 2024 for the Associate Degree and Bachelor’s Degree programs.

GKS Scholarship 2024 quota

Out of the 262 students, 86 students will be selected via the Embassy Track and 176 students will be chosen via the University Track.

Available Universities and Fields of Study

Available Fields of Study

  • Academic programs offered during evenings (night school), short-term programs, online and distant learning programs are not applicable in this scholarship program

Applicants can only apply to the universities and departments that are listed in the “University Information” file attached under the GKS Notice post in Study in Korea website
(www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarships > GKS Notice)

Below you can find the list of all the universities for GKS Scholarship 2024 for both the Embassy Track and University Track.

GKS 2024 Embassy Track (Fields of Study)

GKS Embassy Track (Fields of Study)

GKS 2024 University Track (Fields of Study)

GKS 2024 University Track (Fields of Study)

Program Quota for GKS Scholarship 2024

1- Embassy Track:

This year, 86 students from all over the world will be selected via Embassy Track. Each country has its own quota. For ex:

GKS Scholarship 2024 Embassy Track Quota

– University Track

In total, 176 students will be chosen via the University Track, but these numbers are divided into 3 programs.

  1. University Industry Cooperation (UIC) Program = 60 scholars
  2. Regional Universities Program = 86 scholars
  3. Associate Degree Program: 30 scholars

  1. University Industry Cooperation (UIC) Program: 60 scholars
    UIC Program is open to all countries around the world.
GKS Scholarship 2024 University Industry Cooperation (UIC)

2- Regional Universities Program: 86 scholars

86 scholars from 72 countries will be selected, and each country has its own quota. For ex:

  • India = 2
  • Indonesia = 2
  • Iran = 2
  • Pakistan = 2
  • Bangladesh = 1
  • Nepal = 1
  • Vietnam = 1
  • Kyrgyzstan = 1
  • Kazakhstan = 1
GKS 2024 Regional Universities Program

3- Associate Degree Program: 30 scholars

30 scholars from 6 regions will be selected

GKS 2024 Associate Degree quota

Eligibility

  1. Nationality

All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program

2. Education

  • Bachelor’s degree program is for applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high school or from an associate degree program
  • Associate degree program is for applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high school

    Note: Applicants who are expected to graduate must first submit a certificate of expected graduation at the time of application. If such applicants pass the first round of selection, they must submit a graduation certificate (or a degree certificate) by December 31, 2023

3- Score (GPA)

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous (degree) program must meet one of the two conditions below;
– Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% within one’s class
– CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0

4- Age

Must be under 25 years of age (born after March 1, 1999)

5- Health

All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program

Note: Applicants who have a bachelor?s degree cannot apply. Applicants who have associate degree can only apply to a bachelor?s program

Application and Selection

Here is the selection procedure for both Embassy and University Track applications.

Note: Please note that each embassy will have its own deadline and the deadline for the embassy track varies from university to university. Make sure to visit the university’s website to find out the deadline for that particular university.

GKS Scholarship 2024 selection procedure

Documents to submit

Application period and method of submission

  • Application Period: The application deadlines vary for each embassy and university, so applicants are advised to verify the specific deadlines with the respective institutions before submitting their applications.
  • Method of Submission: Each embassy and university responsible for conducting the initial round of selection may have distinct document submission instructions. Therefore, applicants should consult the relevant institutions for their specific submission guidelines before applying.
GKS Scholarship Undergraduate documents to submit

Things to Remember

[Embassy Track]

  • Applicants can choose up to THREE different universities
  • Applicants cannot choose three different departments from a single university
  • Of the chosen universities, at least one university must be from Type B universities
  • If applicants fill out a Type A university in a Type B section, their application may be excluded from the evaluation


[University Track]

  • University track applicants should fill in ONE university in their application.

Additional Points:

  • 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)

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 certificate based on their test scores (TOEFL,IELTS)
Additional points for GKS Scholarship 2024

Evaluation Preference

  • Overseas Koreans
  • Applicants from low-income families or underprivileged background
  • Applicants who submit a high score of English proficiency test (TOEFL,IELTS)
  • Applicants who applied for a natural science and engineering department in a regional university
  • (Relevant to associate degree applicants) Winner of a national-level competition on technical skills

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

GKS 2024 Application guidelines
GKS 2024 Application form
GKS 2024 FAQ
GKS 2024 University information

446 replies on “GKS Scholarship 2024 Undergraduate – Apply Now”

Hi please I just graduated from National Diploma with the grade of 2.83. To study Mass communication am I eligible to apply for the scholarship

Yes, and some of the Universities above in both the Embassy and University track are only tech and engineering schools.

Is there any chance I could still apply for the program?? (I know I’m probably too late)

Can someone Answer me as soon as possible.

Am still finishing my course in my Country n I would love to apply for next year do you know when the applications are opening

How i apply this ?? Plz guide me and i passed out my higher secondary examination the year 2021

I’m still studying in school but after 1/2 years I’m able to study in Korea so my question is from where I can apply form and submit it

I haven’t enrolled to any university yet and I just graduated senior highschool last year. Can I still apply for the scholarship for 2024?

I’m done with my college(12th grade) and currently not studying in any university…so am I eligible for this scholarship??

How can i apply for admissions in medical college like SNU, Yoensi etc, whose degree will be accepted in India later on.

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You can use the application receipt which you receive after booking an appointment at the passport office.
Make sure u apply asap

I want to apply for this scholarship so much but I have a problem which is in my country I won’t graduate from high school (I won’t have the certificate) until June:(
And if I waited until September the study already starts here. What should I do?

I don’t want to lose this opportunity. Please select me that is my dream come true please please please please

Watch Anjali in korea youtube channel
And watch her playlist.she is amazing she has given complete guide about gks schlorship ..

the most important things for the selection is your SOP (statement of purpose) , recommendation letter a and your study plan, so prepare them nicely this will increase your chances.

And all the best ?

Please I’m currently a Nursing science student.
Is there any provision for studying such there
I’m also good at tech and programming, buh I have a passion for health.
Please I would love to apply if I could see a school that offers Nursing science or Medicine and surgery.
This is a dream come true

Dear Scholarship Committee, I am writing to apply for the scholarship opportunity offered by your esteemed organization. As a highly motivated and academically inclined individual, I believe this scholarship will enable me to further my pursuits in attaining the education necessary to pursue my career aspirations.i have done my ADP in food science and technology in 2023

I’m so sad now. I cannot apply for this to achieve my associates and bachelors in psychology because I am already 30. This sucks

I’m a undergraduate student of 2nd year TDC BA (I’m doing BA in Arts, Geography Honours)
I want to study in Korea .

But I didn’t understand some points of this page .
So my question is ” Am I eligible for study in Korea ?”
Through this.

Respect ma’am or sir where should I give the gks scholarship form and I am recently 12th pass student should I eligible for scholarship please help to where I submit my application form

Hi.. Please help me with fashion study institutes.. I’m looking for fashion study program, but is there any degree Or certified short term or 1year courses..?? Or can i get scholarship only for 1year Korean language program?? Please clarify me.. I’m too confused without knowing proper terms

Sir I also want to study in SK it’s my dream that I want to go …. but I’m an arts student. I’m undergraduate still this is my final year in BA plz guide me that how I can apply & which subject I prefer

I also am doing Bs Psychology and my CGPA is 3.8 know if I want to apply what should I do May I apply it after graduation or I can also apply it know please guide about it

Dear Scholarship Committee, I am writing to apply for the scholarship opportunity offered by your esteemed organization. As a highly motivated and academically inclined individual, I believe this scholarship will enable me to further my pursuits in attaining the education necessary to pursue my career aspirations. I have done ADP in food science and technology in 2023

What is the procedure to apply in the Scholarship program I am doing Bachelor degree in Fashion designing from IVS (foundation year).

I’m from Pakistan and I’m a student of 2nd year college. I did computer sciences and I would like to study in korea for further studies. Thankyou.

Hey i have a query, as im already doing Bachelor’s in Business administration year 3 so how can i apply to continue there, and to which uni in korea. (Pakistan)

Hello warm greeting. Studying abroad is my dream specifically in south Korea will be dream come true. But am 11 grade to be graduate. Can give me more guide how i should proceed this.

Iam a heigher secondary school student of class 12. I think I am enough eligible for this scholarship. Iam quite fluent in Korean language. And i really wanted to study in Korea.

I’m from India and I’m a student , completed 12th In Science stream and I would like to study in South Korea for higher studies.

Respected mam or sir‚
I am a student of heigher secondary of 12 class. I really want this opportunity. Because I really wanted to study in South korea. And iam a little fluent in Korean language. Kindly be select.

Hello sir, warm greeting. Studying abroad is my dream specifically in South Korea. It will be a dream come true. I’m in 11 grade (to be graduated). Can you please guide me how I should proceed this?

Please I have been using this name sule ojima Gloria and I want to change to suleman ojima Gloria is it possible for me to gain the GKS scholarship

I am Mahnoor Saleem from Pakistan. I have gone through the whole information given on this website. Thank you for providing the information about universities. I want to get admission for MBBS there S. Korea. Please guide me how to get scholarship for MBBS studies.

I’m an high school graduate, can I study hospitality and tourism management in Korea. I’m not in the university yet and I’m below 25

Is there any course under GKS that is in the English language? I want to learn the Korean Language but I can understand it is very difficult to study a whole course in the Korean language.

Hello sir, I wish to know about this.. Now I’m a 1st year student of an university can I apply for this scholarship..?

hlo mam/ sir
I want study in Korea. l am 11th class student.and my 10th class result percentage is 61% .can l apply for arts with eco. and I know little bet Korea and I speak little bet Korea .So,can I apply for GKS and I am Indian.

Thanking you

Respected mam and sir
I am 11th class student. I got 61 %in 10th class and I am indian. I know little bet Korea and I speak little bet Korea. I want go to Korea for study. can I apply for scholarship for arts with eco.

Hello, can you help me please? So I don’t have my graduation certificate and if I apply my certificate of expected graduation, I will need to apply my graduation certificate until December 31,2023. But the problem is that I graduate on May 31, 2024. Can I still apply for scholarship?

Hello.
My bachelors degree will be completed next year in July with graduation ceremony in December. Can i apply this year or should i apply next year ?
Please someone guide me.

Is there any scholarship for Postgraduate ( Masters degree) I will finish my bachelor’s degree in pharmacy in june 2024 and want to study Master’s in Korea . How can i apply for the Postgraduate Scholarship. I don’t want to miss this chance at all. So please can you guide me well.

Hii my name is Kalyani Jaiswal. I’m from India??, currently I’m studying in standard 12th and next year I will be giving my boards from cbse board so my result will come by mid of june or in 1st week of July 2024 can I still apply for gks although I can not go to attend the batch which will start from March 2024.

My name is sweety, I am studying in class 12th, I am studying science subject, my main paper is biology, next year I will give exam for Amin board or I will give exam from Bihar board. So my result came in March can I get this scholarship please I need this very much because I belong to middle class family if I get this opportunity I help my family alot they trust me give all there savings to my studies so I want to repay them with my hardwork I know I wrote to muchh but pls give me this opportunity.

I am +1 bio science student can i study in korea … its my very big dream … plzz select us too … there are many studnts want to study there … ??????

Good evening Sir,
I have been trying for this since last year.
Now this a golden opportunity for me I do not want to loose it. I have watched your all youtube videos regarding gks scholarship.
Please give me a chance to complete my education in abroad.

Respected Sir, pls select me bcoz I’m living in a village and here gud study is not available so It is my dream to study in foreign countries so if u will help me I can fulfill my dream

I really love and admire Korea I just want a chance to study in Korea and if given I would love to explore their culture kamsahamida

It’s Great opportunity and I want to get benifit of this opportunity .kindly help me in getting to korea amd study their.It will be very kind of you. I’m an undergraduate student. I started my first semester this month. Plz give me this opportunity

Are US citizens allowed to apply? I don’t see any information on USA citizens.

Also, who can I contact for application help and information?

I have very much interest to be part of this program but I haven’t find a way to details my background to this posted scholarship

SIR I WANT TO STUDY IN SOUTH KOREA FOR BSC COMPUTER SCIENCE PLEASE TELL ME SIR HOW TO PROCEED THIS LINK MY DREAM SIR STUDY IN KOREA

Sir I want to study medical in Korea and I have always been wanting to study in korea. I will try my best to succeed. Please help me ?? in pursuing my goal

This opportunity is only available for people under the age of 25? And not for working adults over 25 who want to go back to school to earn a higher degree?

I complete my f.s.c level .I secure 57% marks in f.s.c . l want to choose medical field( dermatologist ) .Can I apply in it after my f.s.c level

How can I apply for this scholarship?
Studying in Korea is my dream
I have an IELTS certificate 5.5 band
So I’m gonna study there with it

please can anyone help me because I am not getting the deadline of GKS application submission date of kookmin university on their website.if someone knows please share it

I am from Pakistan i want to ask that is acceptance letter of a Korean Professor is necessary for apply in Korean university

I want to study Medicine in south korea can i apply because i did not see any university that is offering medicine

What if you’re from Nigeria and you don’t really know how to go about it, please I really don’t understand the whole concept but I really want to apply for it how can I?

Hlo I.have done my master in English from Pakistan .
I want to apply for post graduate degree( MS or m.Phil)
What is the last date ?
How can I apply
Can you please guide me

Hi, I am a Nigerian. Currently 25yrs old undergoing an undergraduate studies in public health and community medicine. Am I eligible to apply? Please be a yes, because it has been a dream to study in South Korea.

I have completed my degree i am from India need to do masters in MSC can I do my masters in Korea through scholarship due to we are middle class family

Am I still elegible if I was born exactly March 11 1999?
I’ll be 25 next year and it has been my dream to study in Korea

Hello sir, i wish to apply for GKS scholarship. Will you please guide me to applying for associate degree? Where can I find the application form link?

Hi. Good Morning. I’m planning to further my degree in Korea. Do I need to take IELTS before apply for degree? I’m 35 y/o. It’s there a chance for me to get scholarship? Thank you.

Hello sir, my name is Balikis am a Nigerian, and about to write my WAEC (West Africa Examination Council). I would be over the moon if I am given this glorious opportunity to study in South Korea. I am looking forward to your favourable response.

Please my name is Michelle Agbandem and I will like to study in Korea because I really like the country so much sense my childhood because of my sister and I want to make my family proud exactly my sister and and my daddy. Thank you

Hey my name is Lavina Philip
I’m looking for scholarship in Seoul
My dream country I really love south Korea so much
And I’m praying to go there one day
So I really want to study in south korea and complete my education

Hello.
Could someone give me an information about GPA points? I mean distribution of points by GPA level. Thank you in advance.

Well what if I’m 14yrs andin Kenya and would like to apply for a Korean scholarship. It’s my dream to study in Korea

Well what if I’m 14yrs and in Kenya and would like to apply for a Korean scholarship. It’s my dream to study in Korea

I want to apply for a Korean scholarship and I am in Kenya. It’s my dream to study in Korea. Please tell me how I can apply

Hi. I am about to apply for GKS-G in 2024.
Are there any additional points for the candidates who have a TOEIC certificate instead of the mentioned ones? As shown in the prior notice, it seems like this year the GKS only accepts IELTS/TOPIK/TOEFL. Hope to get the response from you soon.
Thank you!

Hello can you please tell about students who are in grade 12 and are going to get their 1st year’s result? (Pakistan)

I’m in second year and currently I’m in subjects with bio…..in which field can I apply as I don’t like maths and computer.

hey i am a decendant of korean war veteran in ethiopia . I am studying at university and I have 3.8 cgpa now please help me

Hi …I would like to apply for this scholarship. But I haven’t graduated yet . My final exams are in March . And I have 75% marks in my 11 class in science stream . So am I eligible for this scholarship.And I am could you please help me how to apply for this .

Does the GKS Scholarship offer students with Finance/Business-related programs?
Because I cannot find any information on programs relevant to Finance/Business provided by any university listed above T.T

It says the maximum age limit for applying is 25 years. does that apply to all or just bachelor degrees? I am 25 years old and I want to apply for a master’s degree

Can I apply for graduation.. I’ll complete my 12th class In April ..can anyone guide me about this? How can I apply?

Hello, i want to ask a question. I’m currently a bachelor student but not graduated yet. Can I apply for GKS Undergraduate? . If I selected as the GKS Awardee, I’ll choose the GKS and I will officially resigned from my current university

Bonsoir je suis étudiante en 3 -ème année de sciences en infirmière. C’est possible de postuler pour une master en sciences en infirmière. Et je voudrais savoir si je pourrai faire les études de médecine plus tard.

I’m done with my college(12th grade) and currently not studying in any university…so am I eligible for this scholarship??

I have completed my 12th grade and haven’t joined any universities so how can I apply for this scholarship,I mean how to fill out the form and how to attach the document they are asking????

I have completed my 10thclass. Due to lack of money. I can’t study without the help of scholarship. I am from nepal and my dream is to be study in korea. Due to family problem parents are not allow for study. It is my last hope. Please I am requested to tell me how I fullfil the this gks scholarship form

Am in my 10th class recently due to financial problems I can’t study abroad without scholarship and I want to study in south Korea so badly.i want to make my parents proud am 16 years old,I am from The Gambia a country in west Africa.please help me know how to do the whole process.

Can I apply now? Or is this scolarship is closed now? If it is closed, when can I Apply? I’m a student from Kazakhstan, and I’m in 11th grade now. I’ll finish my school in May 2024, can I apply??

I also wanna know when will the admissions reopen.. And also I am currently studying In a university so can I apply here.. I mean I’m in 4th semester so can I continue my study from 4th semester in Korea or will I have to start from the beginning?

Sir, suppose I will complete my schooling by March so can i apply for the scholarship with a provisional certificate and after my exam is overed and I got selected for the gks scholarship. Can I submit the original marksheet? Or how to apply for it during 12th before board exam.

I don’t want to lose this opportunity. Please select me that is my dream come true please please please please

Hi, I got to know about this scholarship program not quite long, and I really wish to be among the few that will be selected for the scholarship cause it’s my dream to study medicine and surgery in Korea
I will be soo happy if my request is put in to consideration. Thanks.

Hi there,

My name is Rose and I am establishing contact from PAPUA NEW GUINEA. My daughter is doing Year 12 and will be graduating end of the year. I am interested to know if this Scholarship is open to International students.

I look forward and anticipate a reply, please.

Thank you
Rose

can an associate degree holder apply for BS IT in GKS for bechlors degree please guide me i really need help

I’m from Palestine and currently in Gaza, i had 2 years of my previuos bachelor in Data Science and AI, and i would like to start over again through this scholarship, i can’t see i can get accepted in any track, or can i?

Am I eligible to apply for undergraduate program 2024 if I have 2024 higher secondary school ( college) examination 2024 till 6 may

Can I apply this scholarship I am only 17 yr old girl and I am only 12 th board but I am interested in this scholarship for graduation.

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