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Global Korea Scholarship GKS 2023 – Graduate

The National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) has recently released the application guidelines for the GKS 2023 i.e 2023 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Degrees. The program aims to offer 1300 scholarships to international students from across the globe who wish to pursue either a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Korea.




2023 Global Korea Scholarship – Application Guidelines for Graduate Degrees

1. Program’s Objectives

The primary objective of the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is to provide international students with an opportunity to study at higher educational institutions in Korea and obtain academic degrees. This program seeks to deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries while enhancing international education exchange.

It is worth noting that the Korean Government Scholarship Programs have been rebranded as the Global Korea Scholarship since 2010. As a result, the name has changed to GKS.

2. Programs and University

GKS 2023 i.e Global Korea Scholarship 2023 is not only offered for both Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree but also for research programs.

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

Application Track for GSK 2023

This year, a total of 1,300 students will be invited to Korea to study under Global Korea Scholarship.

Since there are two tracks to apply for the GKS Scholarship, here is the quota reserved for each track.

Embassy Track = 650 Students
University Track = 650 Students

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

3. Quota Assigned by Country

3-1) Quota for Embassy Track

1) General: 610 Scholars from 139 countries

GKS 2023 quota for Pakistan via Embassy Track = 5

GKS 2023 quota for India via Embassy Track = 22

GKS 2023 quota for Indonesia via Embassy Track = 27

2) Overseas Korean: 20 Scholars from 12 Countries

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

3) Teaching Professionals: 15 Scholars from 139 Countries
*Applications available from all 139 invited countries and regions

4) Research: 5 scholars from 139 countries or regions
*Applications available from all 139 invited countries and regions

3-2) Quota for University Track

1) General: 360 scholars from 53 countries or regions

2) Regional University: 220 scholars from 44 countries or regions

GKS 2023 quota for Pakistan via University Track = 7

GKS 2023 quota for India via University Track = 25

GKS 2023 quota for Indonesia via University Track = 42

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

3) R&D: 60 scholars from all countries around the world
* No limit on the number of invited countries (available to all countries around the world)

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

4) Research: 10 scholars from 65 countries or regions
* Applications available to 65 countries or regions where General program and Regional University program are offered

4) Available Fields of Study and Universities

? Available Fields of Study

– 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)

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

List of available universities:

GKS Graduate 2023 universities type
Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023
GKS Graduate 2023 universities by track
Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

5. 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)

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

5) Eligibility to apply for GKS 2023

The eligibility criteria for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) program for Graduate Degrees are as follows:

Nationality:

  • Applicants must be citizens of countries that have been designated by the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) to participate in the GKS program.
  • The applicant’s parents or legal guardians must hold citizenship from a country other than Korea. If the applicant or their parent has dual citizenship, including Korean citizenship and citizenship of another country, they are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants and their parents who had previously held Korean citizenship must submit documentation issued by the Korean government that proves their renunciation of Korean citizenship.
  • If an applicant’s citizenship changes during the selection process, they will be excluded from the evaluation, except for the Research and Development (R&D) program.
  • Overseas Korean applicants holding Japanese citizenship are eligible to apply if their parents hold permanent residency permits in Japan while holding Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants from all countries can apply to the R&D program.

Degree Requirements:

  • Master’s Program Applicant: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or have an educational level equivalent to or higher than a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Doctoral Program Applicant: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or have an educational level equivalent to or higher than a Master’s degree.
  • Research Program Applicant: Applicants must have received an invitation from one of the partner universities and meet the following criteria:
    • Postdoctoral Research Program: Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree by February 28, 2023.
    • Professor Exchange Program: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and must currently be teaching at a university as a professor.
    • Program for Education, Science, Culture, International Cooperation Professionals: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and must be a professional in the field of Education, Science, Culture, or International Cooperation. ? Applicants must have obtained the required degree (minimum level of education indicated above) by February 28, 2023.

In summary, to be eligible for the GKS program, applicants must be citizens of designated countries, hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent, and meet specific requirements depending on the type of program they apply for. Dual citizens holding Korean citizenship are not eligible, and applicants whose citizenship changes during the selection process will be excluded, except for the R&D program.

? Applicants must have obtained the required degree (minimum level of education indicated above) by February 28, 2023.

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

Grades:

To be eligible for the GKS program, applicants must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) that meets at least one of the following conditions:

  • For doctoral degree program applicants, the CGPA of their previous degree program, which would be a master’s degree program for example, must be higher than 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0.
  • Applicants must also have a score percentile of 80% or higher on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% of their class.
  • Applicants must submit an academic transcript that shows their CGPA or ranking information.
  • If an applicant’s transcript does not provide CGPA in any of the accepted GPA scales (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100 point scale), they must submit a transcript converted into one of the above GPA scales as a supplementary document.

Age:

Applicants must be under 40 years of age, born after September 1, 1983, to be eligible for the GKS program. However, academic professors in one of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients who are under 45 years of age, born after September 1, 1978, can apply.

Health:

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

Note: The previous degree program for a doctoral degree program applicant is a master’s degree program.

6) Documents to submit for GKS 2023

6. Selection Procedure and Schedule for GKS 2023

GKS Scholarship for Pakistan 2023

GKS Scholarship 2023 for Pakistan – Click Here

GKS Scholarship for India 2023

GKS Scholarship 2023 for India – Click Here

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

GKS 2023 Official Notice


2023-GKS-G-Application-Guidelines-and-FAQs-EnglishDownload
2023-GKS-G-FAQsDownload
2023-GKS-G-Application-FormsDownload

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 PAKISTAN (Undergraduate)

GKS Scholarship 2023 Pakistan
GKS Scholarship 2023 Pakistan

The prestigious GKS Scholarship 2023 Pakistan has been announced and applicants seeking to pursue Undergraduate Degree (4 years) or Associate Degree (2 years) are requested to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship to Study in Korea for FREE.

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

*Deadline to submit your applications via Embassy Track = October 7

GKS Scholarship Benefits:

One of the most prestigious scholarships in the world, the GKS Scholarship 2023, not only pays for your tuition and airfare but also provides you with a stipend of 900,000 KRW and health insurance.

Listed below are a few advantages of the GKS Scholarship:

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GKS Scholarship 2023 Pakistan Quota:

As you know there are 2 tracks to apply for the GKS Scholarship – Embassy Track and University Track.

For the year of 2023, a total of 200 students from all over the world will be selected via both the tracks.

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Embassy Track:

When it comes to Pakistan, 1 student will be selected via Embassy Track.

University Track:

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

You can also apply for the newly opened program under the University Track called UIC – University Industry Cooperation. And as mentioned early, there is no fixed quota for Pakistan.

GKS Scholarship 2023 Pakistan Embassy Track

Quota for Embassy Track – Degree Program = 1

Selection Schedule –

Deadline for application: 16th Sep(Fri)~7th Oct(Fri)

How to submit:

Post to embassy >

Embassy Address: Block 13, St. 29, Diplomatic Enclave ?, G-5/4, Islamabad, Pakistan

The result of the 1st round : 14th Oct(Fri)

Contact information – NIIED: [email protected]

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, Pakistan’s website:

GKS Scholarship 2023 Pakistan

*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

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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GKS Scholarship (KGSP) For Indonesia 2021

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The applications to the 2021 Undergrad GKS Scholarship for Indonesia are now open.

Students can study in Korea for free via this amazing platform. However, this exciting opportunity is only for Indonesian applicants. 

Candidates should apply if they are willing to pursue higher studies. As of now, admissions are open for the Undergraduate Program.

The Korean Embassy in Jakarta made the announcement recently. Hence, motivated students should follow the rules to apply at the nearest date. 

Below, we’ve summarized the basic steps for your ease. Be sure to follow the guidelines carefully.

Feel free to click here for more information.

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

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How to apply for the 2021 GKS Scholarship for Indonesia?

The procedure for application is very simple. To apply for the 2021 GKS Scholarship for Indonesia, students should follow ONE of the two methods:

  1. EMBASSY TRACK

OR

  1. UNIVERSITY TRACK

Students following the EMBASSY Track need to submit documents to the Korean Embassy in Jakarta. However, those who select the UNIVERSITY track need to submit their documents directly to the Korean University. 

NOTE: There are no hard and fast rules for the track used in the 2021 GKS Scholarship for Indonesia. The decision is based on the student’s choice and ease. 

Also, students CAN’T apply using both tracks at the same time.

IMPORTANT: Those who apply via the EMBASSY Track can select any THREE universities. However, those who apply via the UNIVERSITY Track can only select ONE Korean University.

To avoid delay or disappointment, please follow the rules. Also, keep visiting this website for the latest GKS scholarship news. 

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What documents do I need?

To study in Korea for free, students need to send the following:

  1. Their statement of purpose
  2. At least TWO recommendation letters
  3. Students must send attested transcripts
  4. A high school graduation certificate is necessary
  5. Any awards and achievements
  6. A certificate of proficiency
  7. Their valid medical assessment form 

All students should double-check their documents before sending their forms. Also, to avoid disappointment, please submit before the deadline. 

If you want more information on how you can study in Korea for free, click here. 

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Eligibility for the 2021 GKS Scholarship for Indonesia

The criteria for the 2021 GKS Scholarship for Indonesia include:

  • ONLY Indonesian citizens can apply
  • Korean citizens are NOT allowed to participate
  • Students who are below 25, as of March 1st, 2021 are allowed
  • Only high school graduates can apply. At the same time, those awaiting their results may also apply
  • High school certificate and transcripts are MANDATORY
  • Students need at least 80% marks to apply
  • Candidates must be physically and mentally fit

Therefore, applicants who DON’T meet this checklist CAN’T apply.

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NOTE: Students must make sure they meet the grade requirements. Meanwhile, the university will cancel applications if they don’t. Also, all submitted documents won’t be returned.

This is a golden chance for scholars to pursue their higher studies. For this reason, students must make the most of this platform.

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Contact Information

Students may contact the Korean Embassy in Jakarta for more information. The contact details are shown below:

Address: Jl. Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 57 JKTM  

Telephone: (+62) (21) 2967-2555 

Email: [email protected]. 

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2021 Undergraduate GKS Scholarship For The Philippines- A Step By Step Approach

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The 2021 Undergrad GKS Scholarship for the Philippines is now open.

Therefore, all aspiring students who wish to avail a fully-funded learning opportunity should do so. With the competition for seats going strong, all scholars should apply by the nearest date. 

The GKS scholarship 2021 helps deserving students get far ahead in their careers. For this reason, the Korean Embassy in Manila urges all candidates to participate. 

To help give you the kickstart that you need, we’ve jotted down a step-by-step approach. Take a good look before submitting your application. For more information, feel free to visit this site.

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

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2021 GKS Scholarship for the Philippines- How to apply

Getting the chance to study in Korea for free has never been easier than now. We’ve enlisted the simplest way to apply. Hence, get on board and make the most of this golden opportunity. 

At the moment, seats are available for the undergraduate programs.

As far as applying is concerned, all candidates from the Philippines can choose either ONE of the two methods:

  1. Application via the EMBASSY Track

OR

  1. Application via the UNIVERSITY Track

If you plan on choosing the EMBASSY Track, you will need to submit your documents to the Korean Embassy in Manila. 

However, if you choose to apply via the UNIVERSITY Track, you will submit all of your documents to your Korean University of choice. 

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NOTE: All candidates can choose either ONE of the two methods. In the same way, students can’t use both tracks at the same time.

Hence, that means students’ selection is totally based upon their ease and preference. 

IMPORTANT: At the same time, scholars should be aware of the rules. For instance, those applying via the Embassy Track may apply to any THREE Korean Universities. On the other hand, those applying via the University Track can only choose ONE university. 

To avoid disappointment, candidates from the Philippines should follow guidelines. 

For more information on why Korea is the right place for you, click here.

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Eligibility Criteria For Students

To apply for this incredible chance, candidates should fulfill these criteria:

  1. All students should be citizens of the Philippines
  2. Korean citizens are NOT allowed to apply
  3. Candidates should be below the age of 25 as of March 1st, 2021.
  4. All participants SHOULD be High School graduates.
  5. Also, if a candidate is awaiting their graduation, they may apply
  6. The applicants MUST provide a High School graduation certificate and transcripts
  7. For a successful application of undergraduate degrees, 80% marks are NECESSARY
  8. All students should be mentally and physically fit

Therefore, please follow the above-mentioned criteria to avoid disappointment.

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Documents of 2021 GKS Scholarship For the Philippines

The following list of documents must be included in every student’s application:

  1. Statement of Purpose
  2. TWO Recommendation letters
  3. Attested transcripts
  4. High school graduation certificate
  5. All awards and achievements 
  6. A certificate of proficiency
  7. A valid medical assessment form

Also, to ensure success in the 2021 GKS Scholarship for the Philippines, students should apply before the deadline. 

For some more detailed and latest information, please click here.

Contact Information

  • Telephone: 2 8856-9210
  • Address: 122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center

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Undergraduate GKS Scholarship 2021 For Pakistan- What You Should Know

GKS Scholarship for Pakistan

All enthusiastic undergrad students are invited to send in their applications for the GKS scholarship 2021 for Pakistan.

Recently, the Republic of Korea announced the Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Programs. This is a fully paid platform that allows students to study for free.

Therefore, all aspiring Pakistani students who wish to excel in their careers should apply.

Here is a simple guide that will assist you along your application journey.

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

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GKS Scholarship for Pakistan- How to apply

Korea takes great pride in adding Pakistan to the list of 67 different countries. Moreover, GKS provides students the chance to pursue higher studies.

All Pakistani students that want to take advantage of this golden opportunity should apply. Therefore, you need to follow these guidelines for success.

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Candidates that want to study in Korea may apply via one of the two methods:

  1. The Embassy Track

This method involves submitting documents to the Korean Embassy in Islamabad.

2. The University Track

Meanwhile, the University track involves sending documents directly to the Domestic Korean University.

All Pakistani candidates can choose either of the two methods. There is no hard and fast rule regarding the selection. Moreover, it’s based upon the student’s own preference and ease.

NOTE: Those applying via the Embassy Track may apply to any THREE universities. However, those who choose to apply via the University track can only choose ONE university.

Therefore, students should be careful when making their selections to avoid disappointment.

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Eligibility for 2021 GKS Program

  1. All candidates should be Pakistani citizens
  2. Applicants who are below 25 years as of March 1st 2021
  3. Similarly, all participants MUST be high school graduates.
  4. Candidates awaiting their results may also apply.
  5. Students applying for the Undergrad Program must have at least 80% marks or higher.
  6. Candidates be in good health status.

IMPORTANT: Students won’t be considered if they do not meet the grade requirements.

Moreover, feel free to visit this website for more details.

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Documents of GKS Scholarship for Pakistan

  1. Students should submit a statement of purpose that best represents their goals and achievements.
  2. Pakistani candidates should attach TWO recommendation letters
  3. It is important to submit high school transcripts/marksheets
  4. Also, it’s advisable to include any awards/acheivement certificates
  5. A certificate of proficiency should be included
  6. A valid medical assessment form is a must

Feel free to click here for more detailed information on why the 2021 GKS scholarship is right for you!

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What fields can you choose from the GKS Program?

The 2021 GKS scholarship for Pakistan allows you to choose from so many different fields. Therefore, students can diversify their careers to their liking.

With all of their living expenses taken care of, students don’t need to worry. The program covers travel and health to tuition fees and research too.

Hence, please hurry and apply by the nearest date. No applications are accepted after the deadline. Meanwhile, for more information, you can visit here.

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