Required Documents for GKS 2024 Graduate

Below is the list of documents required for applicants to the Master’s, Doctoral, and Research programs.

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Required Documents

Documents to be submitted by the Evaluation Stage

A) First Round (embassy/university)

• Documents to Complete and Required Certificates:
  • Submission Requirements: Determined by each embassy/university, including acceptance of photocopies, electronic files, documents without certified translation for the initial selection round.
  • Number of Documents to Submit: Determined 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.
• Note: All application documents sent to NIIED for the second round of selection must adhere to the submission requirements specified for the second round.

B) Second Round (NIIED)

• Documents to Complete:
  • Submission Requirements: All forms must be completed in English or Korean with the applicant’s original handwritten signature. No apostille or consular confirmation required.
  • Number of Documents to Submit:
    • Embassy Track: ONE set of original documents + THREE sets of photocopies.
    • University Track: ONE set of original documents.
• Required Certificates:
  • Submission Requirements:
    • Documents written in English or Korean must be apostilled or consular confirmed.
    • Documents written in other languages:
      • Must be submitted with a certified translation in English or Korean.
      • Must be apostilled or consular confirmed (either the original document or certified translation).
  • Number of Documents to Submit:
    • Embassy Track: ONE set of apostilled/consular confirmed documents + THREE sets of photocopies.
    • University Track: ONE set of apostilled/consular confirmed documents.

Things to note when submitting application documents for GKS 2024 Graduate:

– Application documents for the FIRST round of selection 

• All documents must be submitted in English or Korean 
• Each embassy/university may modify documentation requirements at their own discretion* 
• One letter of Recommendation* must be prepared and submitted by applicant* Signed and sealed by your supervisor, dean or professional in the field of your desired study 
• Applicants should check with the embassy/university for detailed information on application submission 

– Application documents for the SECOND round of selection 

• Successful candidates of the first round must meet the submission requirements for the second round 
• If any of the required documents are not submitted or if any of the application forms are submitted without applicant?s signature, his or her application documents may be excluded from evaluation 
• All application materials submitted to NIIED will NOT BE RETURNED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES 
• If a university requires additional documents (e.g., portfolio), applicants must submit those materials directly to the university 

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

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