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GKS Scholarship 2023 for the United States (Graduate)

The NIIED (The National Institute for International Education Development) has published the application guidelines for the GKS Scholarship 2023 for the United States for Graduate Degrees. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is also known as the 2023 Korean Government Scholarship Program, which seeks to grant 1300 scholarships to students from all over the world who want to pursue a Master’s or doctoral degree in Korea.

GKS Scholarship 2023 for the United States

2. Total Number of Grantees in the USA:

18 candidates including 4 for Overseas Korean (Embassy Track)

Deadline:   ** All certificates can be submitted without an Apostilled, regardless of the GKS-G guidelines. However, successful candidates will be obligated to obtain and present Apostilled Certificates after the interview results have been declared by the Embassy of the United States.

 Application Submission for GKS Scholarship 2023 for the United States (DC, VA, MD, WV) : till March 2, 2023

Official Notice on the South Korean Embassy in the United States

3. Available Universities: 

65 universities in Korea designated by NIIED

GKS Graduate 2023 universities type
GKS Scholarship 2023 for the United States

4. Scholarship Information & Benefits

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

Important Notes regarding Scholarship Period

– Research program scholars and 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 2024)

GKS Scholarship 2023 for the United States

5. Eligibility for GKS Scholarship 2023 for the United States

List of Eligibility criteria for the 2023 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Degrees:

  • Nationality: Applicants and their parents must not have Korean citizenship.
  • Age: Applicants must be born after September 1, 1983, and under 40 years of age.
  • Degree Requirements: Applicants must hold or expect to earn a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree before February 28, 2023.
  • Grades: Applicants must maintain an overall grade point average(CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the following: 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).
  • Health: Applicants must be in good mental and physical health to complete the program in Korea.
  • Preferences:
    • Applicants who have certified proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) may receive preference.
    • Descendants of Korean War veterans will receive an additional 5% of the total marks during the selection reviews.
    • Applicants who apply for majors in the field of Natural Science and Engineering may receive preference.

6. Documents to submit for GKS Scholarship 2023

  o Applicant Form (Form 1)
  o Personal Statement (Form 2)
  o Study Plan (Form 3)
  o Research Proposal (Form 4) ONLY applicable for Research Program applicants
  o One letter of Recommendation (Form 5)
  o Letter of Invitation (Form 6) ONLY applicable for Research Program applicants 
  o GKS Applicant Agreement (Form 7)
  o Personal Medical Assessment (Form 8)
  o Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information (Form 9)
  o Bachelor’s/Master’s Diploma or Certificate of Degree
  o Bachelor’s/Master’s degree Transcript
  o Applicant’s Proof of Citizenship
  o Parents’ Proof of Citizenship

7. Contact Information in the USA

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

To find out how to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship 2023 for the undergraduate degree, click here.

We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you in South Korea one day.

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GKS Scholarship 2023 India (Undergraduate)

GKS Scholarship 2023 India
GKS Scholarship 2023 India

The “2023 Global Korea Scholarship” or the GKS Scholarship 2023is being offered by the Korean Embassy in New Delhi to Indian students who wish to complete their undergraduate studies in Korea.

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

*For Indian Students, the deadline to submit your applications via Embassy Track = October 7

Indian students who meet the criteria must submit their application to the Korean Embassy in New Delhi using the “Embassy Track” system.

Please refer to the announcement’s attached files for complete details on the rules and application form.

GKS Scholarship 2023 India Benefits:

The GKS Scholarship 2023, one of the most renowned scholarships in the world, will cover your tuition, airfare, and other costs while also giving you a stipend of 900,000 KRW and health insurance.

Here is a complete list of GKS Scholarship benefits:

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GKS Scholarship 2023 India Quota:

As you are aware, there are two application tracks for the GKS Scholarship: the University Track and the Embassy Track.

A total of 200 students from around the world will be chosen for the class of 2023 using both the tracks.

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Embassy Track:

When it comes to India, 2 students will be selected via Embassy Track.

University Track:

While in the University Track, there is no fixed quota for India or other countries. For example, a total of 12 students will be selected from the Southwest Asian countries

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Track called UIC – University Industry Cooperation. And as mentioned early, there is no fixed quota for India.

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Eligibility Criteria for Indians:

1. Must be an Indian Citizen.

2. Must be under 25 years of age (born after 1st March 1998).

3. High school graduates or expected to graduate by 28th February 2023. Applicants who are expected to graduate must submit the certificate of expected graduation at the time of applying.

4. Must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the following from their high school.

  • Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% within one’s class
  • CGPA : 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, 3.23/5.0

5. Must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.

GKS Scholarship 2023 India Embassy Track

Those who wish to apply for 2023 Global Korea Scholarship must read the complete guidelines and eligibility criteria carefully and thoroughly before applying for scholarship. 

Applicants must submit their scholarship applications no later than 7th October 2022 (Friday) by 17:00 hours to the below given address.

Ms. Cho Sunghee

Third 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.

You can check out the detailed information by clicking the following link:

GKS Scholarship 2023 Full Guidelines:

Check out the official notice on the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, Delhi India’s website:

GKS Scholarship 2023 India

*This website is unofficial website managed by one of the GKS Alumnus. For the official website, please check Study in Korea’s Official Website: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/main.do

All the best and looking forward to seeing you in Korea.

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GKS Scholarship 2023 (Undergraduate) – Apply Now!

GKS 2023 Scholarship
GKS 2023 Scholarship

And the wait is over. Korean Government and NIIED are accepting applications for the Global Korea Scholarship i.e GKS Scholarship 2023 for undergraduate programs. Whether you are a Kpop, Kdrama, or Kmovies fan, here is your chance to study in Korea for FREE.

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

What is GKS Scholarship?

The goal of the Global Korea Scholarship is to give international students the chance to pursue academic degrees at higher education facilities in Korea. This will increase international educational exchange and strengthen ties between Korea and the participating nations.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Period of Scholarship

  • Bachelor’s Degree Program: 3~4 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
    Important Notes regarding Scholarship Period
  • Applicants who submitted TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be exempt from a Korean language program the following semester (September 2023)

Scholarship Benefits:

GKS Scholarship 2023 is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the worlds that not only just covers your airfare and tuition fee but you also get to have a stipend of 900,000 KRW along with having your medical insurance covered.

Here are some of the benefits of the GKS Scholarship:

GKS Scholarship 2023
GKS Scholarship 2023

Programs and Universities:

This year 200 students from all around the world will be invited under the GKS Scholarship 2023 for the Associate Degree and Bachelor’s Degree programs.

Out of the 200 students, 81 students will be selected via the Embassy Track and 119 students will be chosen via the University Track.

Available Universities and Fields of Study

Available Fields of Study

  • All fields of study offered by GKS participating universities
  • 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 2023 for both the Embassy Track and University Track.

Program Quota

1- Embassy Track:

This year 81 students from all over the world will be selected via Embassy Track.

  • Pakistan = 1 student
  • India = 2
  • Indonesia = 2
  • Bangladesh = 1
  • Nepal = 1

2- University Track

In total, 119 students will be chosen via the University Track, but these numbers are divided into 3 programs.

  • University Industry Cooperation (UIC) Program: 55 scholars
  • Regional Universities and Associate Degree Program: 64 scholars

    (UIC) Program: 55 scholars
    UIC Program is open to all countries around the world

Regional Universities and Associate Degree: 64 scholars

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 final round of selection, they must submit
    a graduation certificate (or a degree certificate) by February 28, 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, 1998)

5- Health

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

Application and Selection

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

Documents to submit

Application period and method of submission

  • Application period: Each embassy and university has their own application deadline, so applicants must check with the respective institute before submitting application
  • Method of submission: Each embassy and university who conducts the first round of selection may have their own document submission guidelines, so applicants must check with the respective institute before submitting application

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)

    *This website is an unofficial website managed by one of the GKS Alumnus. For the official website, please check Study in Korea’s Official Website: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/main.do

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

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GKS Scholarship 2022 – Complete Guide

GKS SCHOLARSHIP 2022
GKS SCHOLARSHIP 2022

If studying in Korea for FREE is your dream, then this post is for you because the Government of South Korea in association with NIIED has announced the application guidelines of the 2022 GKS – Government Korea Scholarship Program (previously known as KGSP Scholarship) for Graduate Degrees.

GKS Scholarship 2022
GKS Scholarship 2022
Credit: Studyinkorea GKS Scholarship 2022

For the year 2022, 1378 international students from 154 countries, for the degree (Master’s & Doctoral) and non-degree research programs are invited to study in Korea for FREE.

1 – Program Objective

The Global Korea Scholarship is intended to give international students with opportunity to pursue academic degrees at higher educational institutions in Korea, thereby enhancing international education exchange and deepening mutual goodwill between Korea and participating nations.

1b – Scholarship Benefits

– Upon arrival, NIIED will provide 20,000 KRW per month in private insurance premium until scholars are enrolled in health insurance. After enrollment, NIIED will provide health insurance premiums of a standard amount (55,630 KRW).

– Korean proficiency grants (who has TOPIK level 5 or 6), research support fee, tuition, thesis printing fee, degree completion grants are given to GKS scholars in the degree program only.

2 – Programs and Universities

Currently, the GKS Scholarship is open for Masters Degree, Doctoral or Phd Degree and Research Program.

3 – Available Fields of Study and Universities

Applicants are limited to applying to the universities and departments indicated in the “University Information” file attached to the GKS Notice post on the Study in Korea website. http://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/scholarships/gks-notice.html/

Embassy Track Universities

University Track Universities

GKS Scholarship 2022 Quota for each country

Embassy Track Quota

? General: 603 scholars from 136 regions

University Track Quota

? Research Program: 5 scholars (This program is open to all countries around the world)

? General: 425 scholars from 73 countries / Regional University: 200 scholars from 42 countries

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2022 Global Korea Scholarship Application Graduate Degree Program

4 – Eligibility

a) Nationality:

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

– All applicants and their parents must NOT hold Korean citizenship. If an applicant or his/her parent(s) hold dual citizenship (one who have Korean citizenship and citizenship of another country), he/she is NOT eligible to apply.

b) Degree Requirement

 Master’s Program Applicant: Must hold a bachelor?s degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a bachelor?s degree.

– Doctoral Program Applicant: Must hold a master?s degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a master?s degree.

c) Grades

  • CGPA must be above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0 OR
  • Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% within one?s class

d) Age

Must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1982)

e) Health

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

IMPORTANT THINGS TO REMEMBER

? Applicants must choose and apply for only ONE track.

  • Embassy track applicant must choose only ONE of the following programs: General or Overseas Koreans adoptee, Korean Language Teaching Professional, or Research Program
  • University track applicant must choose only ONE of the following programs: General, Regional University, R&D Program, or Research Program. University track applicants can only apply to ONE university and ONE department

? If an applicant applied to more than one track/university, his or her application will be disregarded at the 2nd round of selection.

5 – Selection Procedure

An applicant can only apply through one of the following tracks – Embassy Track or University Track.

6 – Selection Schedule and Timeline

7 – Documents Submission

  • Application deadlines: Because each embassy and university has its own application deadline, applicants should verify with the institute before submitting an application.
  • Submission method: Each embassy and institution that performs the first round of selection may have its own document submission requirements, so applicants should check with the institute before submitting their application.

? Important Notes Regarding Application Submission

– Application documents for the first round of selection

  • All documents must be submitted in English or Korean
  • Please follow the submission guidelines set by each embassy/university
  • Each embassy/university may (or may not) accept application documents in a simplified version, so it is strongly recommended to check application guidelines posted by the institutions before submission

[Embassy Track]

– Embassy Track applicants can choose up to THREE different universities.

? (Attention!) Applicants may choose the same department for all three universities, but may NOT choose three different departments from a single university.

– Of the chosen universities, at least one university must be from Type B universities.

? (Attention!) If applicants fill out a Type A university in a Type B section, their application will be excluded from evaluation

– If applicants choose all three universities among highly competitive universities, even though they pass the 2nd round of selection, there will be no guarantee of final selection at the 3rd round.

? 33(2016), 34(2017), 41(2018), 39(2019), 52(2020), 53(2021) candidates were failed from all three universities in their final round of selection

[University Track]

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

8 – Evaluation Preference

– Overseas Koreans.

– Applicants from low-income families or underprivileged background.

– Applicants who applied for a Natural science and engineering department in a Regional university*.

* Natural Science and Engineering department in a Regional University: Refer to “University Information (2022 GKS-G Available Departments for University Track (Regional, Natural Science and Engineering)” file

– Applicants who are currently teaching as a professor in a Natural science and engineering department or in one of the ODA recipient countries listed in section 4.

– Applicants who are applying for a “Postdoctoral Research Program” in a Natural science and engineering department.

– Applicants who submit a high score of English proficiency test (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS).

? Additional Points

– Applicants who hold a TOPIK level 3 or above will be given additional points (10% of the total allocated points).

– Descendants of Korean War veterans will be given additional points (5% of the total allocated points)

*Please note that starting 2024 GKS, additional points will be given to those applicants who have Korean Language or English Language certificates.

9 – Contact Information

Email: [email protected] 

Address: GKS Center, NIIED (Selection department of 2022 GKS-G)

191, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do (13557) Republic of Korea

10 – Files to Download

2022 GKS-G Application Guidelines (English).doc

2022 GKS-G Application Forms.docx

2022 GKS-G Application FAQ.docx

Don’t forget to watch this video on how to apply and win the GKS Scholarship.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: 2022 Global Korea Scholarship Application Graduate Degree Program

GKS Scholarship i.e Global Korea Scholarship (previously known as KGSP – Korean Government Scholarship Program) is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world that allows scholars to study in Korea for FREE. You can read more details about GKS Scholarship and How To Apply For GKS Scholarship here.


GKS Scholarship 2022 is about to be announced for the Graduate Degree (Masters, Phd). This year, NIIED (National Institute for International Education) has announced a prior notice for all the aspiring students who are willing to apply for this scholarship.

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The official statement by NIIED goes by:


“Dear Prospective Applicants of the 2022 GKS Graduate Program, NIIED would like to make a prior notice that starting from 2022 GKS-G program, we will only accept apostilled or consular confirmed documents for the following:

A) Proof of citizenship (for both applicant’s and their parents’)
: official certificate issued by the government such as birth certificate and/or family register

B) Certificate of graduation (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral degree)
: official graduation certificate (or diploma) issued by a university or a government
: official certificate of expected graduation (*for applicants who are expected to graduate)

C) Academic transcript (Bachelor, Master, Doctoral degree)
: official transcript issued by university

The official notice by the NIIED further states:

D) Proof of Age
: additional document issued by a government if none of the submitted documents indicate the
applicant’s date of birth

E) Proof of Overseas Korean, proof of Korean citizenship renunciation document, proof of Korean War
veteran’s descendant, proof of Korean adoptee document
: only applicable for relevant applicants

F) Certificate of employment
: only applicable for Korean language teaching professionals

Important Notice (GKS 2022)

  • All certificates listed above must be authenticated by a Korean Consulate or apostilled before submission. Certificates with simple notarization will NOT be accepted.
  • Confirmation from a Foreign Ministry or a Ministry of Justice ONLY will not be accepted.

Certificates Language (GKS 2022)

Certificates that are written either in Korean or English
? Submit with an authentication by a Korean Consulate or with an apostille.


Certificates that are written in languages other than Korean or English
? A certified translation must be accompanied with an original document. An original (or a certified true copy of the original) document must be authenticated by a Korean Consulate or be apostilled.

Guidelines for Embassy Track Applicant

Embassy track applicants should submit ONE consular-authenticated (or apostilled) document and THREE photocopies of the consular-authenticated (or apostilled) document.

Optional Documents (GKS 2022)

Other optional documents such as certificate of Korean (TOPIK) or English proficiency test, copy of awards, etc. do not need to be authenticated, unless the document is written in a language other than Korean or English. All application documents that are written in
languages other than Korean or English must be accompanied with a certified translation.

Previous GKS Scholars

Previous or current GKS Scholars who are applying for a higher degree program should submit original graduation certificate and academic transcript issue by their Korean universities without additional authentication.

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Reason for Important Notice GKS 2022

This notice is to provide prospective applicants with appropriate time to prepare the required documents since we are aware that certain documents require lead time to be authenticated in some countries.

GKS Scholarship 2022 Quota

The application procedures are similar every year, but there may be slight changes in the country quota, application forms, eligibility, etc., so please read the updated 2022 application guidelines very thoroughly before you apply for the program.

You can download the official notice pdf file from the following link:

Prior Notice GKS 2022

You can find the official notification on the StudyinKorea’s website using the link given below:

Official Notice: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/en/sub/gks/selectBoardArticle.do

You can also watch the GKS Scholarship Prior Notice Video here:

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GKS Scholarship 2022 – Undergraduate Program

And the wait is over… GKS Scholarship 2022 for Undergraduate Program has been announced for both Embassy Track and University track. This is your chance to apply as you may be among the lucky ones to get selected and study in Korea for free.
*Previously GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) was known as KGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program).

[Embassy Track]

The Korean government has invited 125 international students from 67 different nations to study in Korea for a bachelor’s degree. Any candidate must successfully complete the first screening process provided by the Korean Embassy in his or her place of origin in order to be selected as a GKS recipient.

[University Track]

The Korean government is inviting 60 international students from 72 countries to study in Korea for a bachelor’s degree (Natural Science and Engineering department), as well as 35 international students from 17 countries to study for an associate degree. To be chosen as a GKS grantee, all applicants must successfully complete the allocated regional university’s first selection process.

GKS Scholarship 2022 Official Guidelines

To download the GKS Scholarship 2022 Official Guidelines, you can download them below. Or you can visit the official announcement page of the StudyinKorea Official Website.

GKS Scholarship 2022 Undergraduate Guidelines

GKS Scholarship 2022 Undergraduate Application Form

Total Number of seats for GKS Scholarship 2022 = 220

Quota for Embassy Track

The quota reserve for Embassy Track for 2022 is 125. GKS Scholarship 2022 offers 1 seat for Pakistanis and 3 seats for India under this track.

Quota for University Track

The quota for university track 2022 is 60 seats and out of which a lot of countries will share 9 seats only.

Quota for Associate Degree

The quota for associate degree 2022 is 35 but unfortunately Pakistan is not eligible for this degree.

Available Universities under GKS Scholarship 2022

Embassy Track Universities

University Track Universities

Eligibility of GKS Scholarship 2022 Undergraduate Program

All the applicants need to meet all of the following eligibility criteria:

a) Nationality:

All applicants and their parents should not have a KOREAN nationality.

b) Level of Education:

Applicants who graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a high school can apply for a Bachelor’s degree program or an Associate degree program.

Applicants who are expected to graduate by February 28th, 2022 must first submit a certificate of expected graduation

c) Grades:

All applicants must have a score percentile of atleast 80%

d) Age:

Must be under 25 years of age (born after March 1, 1997)

e) Health:

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

Required Documents:

Here is a list of all the required documents that you must submit to Embassy Track or University Track.

1 – (form 1) Application Form
2 – (form 2) Personal Statement
3 – (form 3) Study Plan
4 – (form 4) Single-letter of Recommendation
5 – (form 5) GKS Applicant Agreement
6 – (form 6) Personal Medical Assessment
7 – Proof of Citizenship
8 – Certificate of graduation
9 – Transcript
10 – Proof of Age

Optional Documents:
1 – Certificate of Korean or English Proficiency Test
2 – Copy of awards and other certificates
3 – Applicant’s Passport Copy

Selection Process of GKS Scholarship 2022

Please note that you can only apply through one track. You will be disqualified if you apply for this scholarship through both of these tracks. Both the tracks have a few differences (pros and cons) and it is totally up to you which track you want to choose.

Embassy Track:

Pros: You can select 3 universities of your choice.
Cons: The selection process has 3 rounds. (Embassy > NIIED > University)

University Track:

Pros: The selection process has 2 rounds. (University > NIIED)
Cons: You can select just 1 university.

How to increase selection chances:

According to the official guidelines published on the StudyinKorea website, the preference will be given to the following students. (Please note that it does not mean you shouldn’t apply if you don’t meet these criteria)

  • In cases where the overall scores are the same in the 1st round of selection (both embassy and university track), the following applicants will be chosen over the other candidates:
    ? The Overseas Koreans
    ? Those applicants who are from low-income families or underprivileged background
    ? The (Embassy track) Applicants who applied for a Natural Science and Engineering
    department in a Regional University
    ? (University track applicants who applied for an Associate degree) Winner of a national
    level competition on technical skills
  • In cases where the overall scores are the same in the 2nd round of selection (university track), the following applicants will be chosen over the other candidates:
    ? Who hold a TOPIK level 3 or above
    ? Overseas Koreans
    ? All the applicants from low-income families or underprivileged background
    ? The applicants with valid English proficiency certificate (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.)

Deadline for GKS Scholarship 2022:

Application period: 14th Sep 2021- 30th Sep 2021

? Documents that arrive later than 30th Sep will not be considered under any circumstances. –

For Pakistani students:
Submit to Embassy of the Republic of Korea(Block 13, st. 29, Diplomatic Enclave 2, G-5/4, Islamabad, Pakistan) –

How to Submit:
Please submit 1 of consular authenticated document + 3 photocopies of the consular authenticated document (total 4 sets of documents) by post. –

Announcement of successful applicants for the first document screening: 8th Oct 2021(tentative).

Important Downloadable Links

GKS Scholarship 2022 Undergraduate Poster

GKS Scholarship 2022 Undergraduate Application Form

GKS Scholarship 2022 Official Notice

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2021 Undergraduate GKS Scholarship For India | A Complete Guide

The much-awaited applications are now open for the 2021 GKS scholarship for India.

Recently, the Korean Embassy in New Delhi made an announcement for undergraduate degrees. Hence, for your ease, here is a complete guide for you to follow.

Therefore, all aspiring Indian students are requested to read the guidelines in detail. Only then should they submit their forms and documents at the nearest date.

Download the link: 2021/08/2021-GKS-U-Application-Guidelines-English.pdf

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GKS Scholarship for India- How to apply

Indian students who wish to pursue their higher studies should apply. At the moment, undergraduate degrees are on offer.

Qualified candidates may apply by following the instructions carefully.

For those interested, the Global Korea Scholarship program is a fully funded opportunity. And that means studying in Korea for free.

To find out more on how GKS can be your gateway to a better future, please click here.

Applicants can apply by one of the two methods shown below:

  1. The EMBASSY TRACK

This method involves the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi. Candidates will submit their respective documents here.

2. The UNIVERSITY TRACK

On the other hand, Indian students may also use the University track, if they wish. Here, candidates will submit their complete documents to the Korean University of their choice.

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NOTE: There are no hard and fast rules regarding the method used for application. This depends on the student’s choice and ease.

IMPORTANT: Those who select the Embassy track may apply to THREE different universities. However, those using the University track can only apply to ONE university.

Similarly, students CAN’T apply using both tracks at the same time. In case they do, their applications will face rejection.

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Eligibility For Indian Students

The Global Korea Scholarship for India is for the following:

  1. All candidates MUST be Indian Citizens
  2. Korean citizens are NOT allowed
  3. Candidates must be under the age of 25, as of March 1st, 2021.
  4. All participants MUST be high school graduates. However, those awaiting their results may also apply. In that case, students should submit a certificate stating their expected graduation time.
  5. Proof of high school graduation certificate and all high school transcripts is MANDATORY.
  6. Students applying for the Undergraduate Program must have 80% grades and above.
  7. All candidates must be in GOOD medical health
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IMPORTANT: Applicants who fail to meet the standard grade requirements WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

For this reason, it is in the best interest of all students to proceed with caution. Similarly, those willing to apply should read the complete guidelines carefully. This will assist in avoiding any disappointment.

Also, be sure to double-check the deadline dates. For more details, please visit this website.

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Documents of GKS Scholarship For India

The following list of documents should be a part of each student’s application:

  1. Student’s statement of purpose
  2. TWO recommendation letters
  3. Attested transcripts
  4. High school graduation certificate
  5. All awards and achievements
  6. Certificate of Proficiency
  7. Valid medical assessment form

Therefore, please don’t delay and submit your timely applications to avoid disappointment. This is a great chance for Indian students to study in Korea for free. Good luck!

For more information on the GKS scholarship, please visit here.

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Undergraduate GKS Scholarship 2021- Your Gateway To Study In Korea For Free

Applicants are invited to participate in the undergrad GKS Scholarship 2021.

This rewarding opportunity is opening up new pathways for students. Hence, those who wish to do well in their careers must apply. Previously renowned as the KGSP Korean Government Scholarship, this program targets competitive scholars.

This platform is for students who wish to further their success. For instance, it allows scholars to pursue their higher studies with ease.

Now you too can opt to study in Korea for free. Thereby, students should apply at the nearest date.

Download this file: 2021-GKS-U-Application-Guidelines-English-2.pdf

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GKS Scholarship- Korea’s fully funded platform

The GKS 2021 is a fully funded scholarship. Sponsored by the Korean Government, it targets 1278 students from different countries. As a whole, 155 nations are included.

At the moment, students who wish to gain a bachelor’s degree are invited.

Eligibility for GKS Scholarship 2021

  1. All international students may apply
  2. Korean citizens are NOT allowed
  3. The age of students must be below 25 years as of March 1st, 2021.
  4. Only High School Graduates are allowed
  5. Those awaiting their high school results/graduation may apply too
  6. Candidates who previously availed a Korean scholarship can NOT apply
  7. Students should display good mental and physical health
  8. The minimal grades requirement is 80% for the undergrad program

NOTE: All candidates must clear Korean Language Exam (TOPIK) with a minimum score of Level 3- within one year after selection.

Please follow the rules carefully to avoid disappointment.

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How to apply for GKS Scholarship 2021?

All students can apply for the fully-funded GKS Scholarship 2021 via one of the two simple methods:

  • Dispatch original or attested documents to the Korean Embassy located in their native country. (EMBASSY TRACK)

OR

  • Submit their complete documents directly towards the Domestic University of Korea. (UNIVERSITY TRACK)

NOTE: Candidates using the EMBASSY TRACK may apply to THREE universities. However, those applying via the UNIVERSITY TRACK can only apply to ONE university.

There are no hard and fast rules regarding which track should an applicant choose. Hence, it depends entirely on their personal preference and convenience.

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Required documents

  1. Statement of Purpose
  2. All attested transcripts
  3. High school graduation certificate
  4. TWO recommendation letters
  5. Any awards/achievements
  6. Certificate of Proficiency
  7. Medical Assessment form

NOTE: Application deadlines for every country’s Embassy and University tracks vary. NO acceptance of submissions after the deadline. For further details, visit here.

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Select any field of your choice

All selected scholars will go to a number of differently renowned South Korean universities. At the same time, the GKS Scholarship 2021 provides participants the option to select from various fields.

For this reason, all candidates receive plenty of choices to pursue a career of their preference.

Each year, Korea increases the number of international seats. Therefore, only the most deserving candidates gain entry into the program.

Study in Korea for free

GKS Scholarship 2021 provides driven students the chance to study in Korea for free. Likewise, it is a well-rounded scholarship that comes with cheap living expenses. The GKS scholarship 2021 covers the following:

  • All applicants will receive fully-funded airfare
  • Students will get a settlement allowance worth 200,000 KRW
  • A monthly allowance worth 900,000 KRW per month is for all degree programs
  • There will be complete coverage of the entire degree’s tuition fees
  • Also, there will be complete coverage of the 1-year Korean language training fee
  • The Medical Insurance Fee is 20,000 KRW per month
  • For degree completion, students will receive 100,000 KRW
  • Also, candidates showing Korean Proficiency will get 100,000 KRW per month

Therefore, hurry up and make the most of this opportunity at the nearest date. Don’t forget to check out the following site for more information.

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