And the wait is over. The most anticipated Global Korea Scholarship i.e GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate has been announced and this is your chance to study in Korea on a fully funded scholarship.
In 2024, the Korean government has decided to invite 2,200 international students for the Global Korea Scholarship 2024 Graduate degree programs. Applicants can apply via Embassy Track or University Track, the details of which can be found below.
GKS Scholarship Objectives
Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea to pursue academic degrees, which will enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.
Programs and Universities
| Program | Master’s Degree | Doctoral Degree | Research |
| Period | 1 year of Korean language program 2 years of degree program | 1 year of Korean language program 3 years of degree program | 6 months or 1 year |
Application Tracks
As mentioned earlier, there are two tracks – Embassy Track vs University Track and applicants can apply through one track only. Each track has its quota and deadline. For 2024, the quota for each track is given below.
GKS 2024 Each Track Quota
Embassy Track (800) + University Track (1400) = Total (2,200)
| Embassy Track | |||
| General | IRT | Overseas Korean | Sub Total |
| 737 | 44 | 19 | 800 |
| University Track | ||||||
| General | R-GKS | IRT* | R&D | Research | Global Network | Sub Total |
| 368 | 627 | 10 | 300 | 15 | 80 | 1,400 |
GKS Scholarship 2024 Information
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
- Global Network Program: within 2 years
– Master’s degree program within 2 years - Important Notes regarding Scholarship Period
– Research and Global Network program scholars, all 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 2025)
GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Benefits
For a detailed information about GKS Scholarship benefits, click the link below:
Available Universities for GKS 2024 Graduate
Available universities for the GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate programs are divided into 2 categories – Type A and Type B.
- Embassy Track applicant may choose up to THREE different universities from Type A and B and MUST apply to at least one of the universities from Type B.
| No. | Type-A Universities (33) |
| 1 | Academy of Korean Studies |
| 2 | Ajou University |
| 3 | Chung-Ang University |
| 4 | Dankook University |
| 5 | Dongguk University |
| 6 | Duksung Women’s University |
| 7 | Ewha Womans University |
| 8 | GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology) |
| 9 | Hankuk University of Foreign Studies |
| 10 | Hanyang University ERICA |
| 11 | Hanyang University (Seoul) |
| 12 | Hongik University |
| 13 | Incheon National University |
| 14 | Inha University |
| 15 | KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) |
| 16 | KDI School of Public Policy and Management |
| 17 | Konkuk University |
| 18 | Kookmin University |
| 19 | Korea University |
| 20 | Kyung Hee University |
| 21 | POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) |
| 22 | Seokyeong University |
| 23 | Seoul National University |
| 24 | SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology) |
| 25 | Sogang University |
| 26 | Sookmyung Women’s University |
| 27 | Soongsil University |
| 28 | Sungkyunkwan University |
| 29 | Sungshin Women’s University |
| 30 | Tech University of Korea |
| 31 | UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology) |
| 32 | University of Seoul |
| 33 | Yonsei University |
| No. | Type-B Universities (40) |
| 1 | Andong National University |
| 2 | Busan University of Foreign Studies |
| 3 | Changwon National University |
| 4 | Cheongju University |
| 5 | Chonnam National University |
| 6 | Chosun University |
| 7 | Chungbuk National University |
| 8 | Chungnam National University |
| 9 | Daegu Catholic University |
| 10 | Daegu University |
| 11 | Daejeon University |
| 12 | Dong-A University |
| 13 | Dongseo University |
| 14 | Gangneung-Wonju National University |
| 15 | Gyeongsang National University |
| 16 | Hannam University |
| 17 | Hoseo University |
| 18 | Inje University |
| 19 | Jeju National University |
| 20 | Jeonbuk National University |
| 21 | Kangwon National University |
| 22 | Keimyung University |
| 23 | Kongju National University |
| 24 | Konyang University |
| 25 | KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education) |
| 26 | Kunsan National University |
| 27 | Kyungpook National University |
| 28 | Kyungsung University |
| 29 | Mokwon University |
| 30 | National Korea Maritime & Ocean University |
| 31 | Pai Chai University |
| 32 | Pukyong National University |
| 33 | Pusan National University |
| 34 | Semyung University |
| 35 | Silla University |
| 36 | Soonchunhyang University |
| 37 | Sun Moon University |
| 38 | Sunchon National University |
| 39 | University of Ulsan |
| 40 | Yeungnam University |
Available Universities by Application Track
Make sure to read the criteria in detail while applying for the GKS Scholarship.
Embassy Track
University Track
GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Quota
? Embassy Track Quota = 800
A) General: 737 scholars from 147 countries or regions
B) Overseas Korean: 20 scholars from 12 countries or regions
C) International Reconstruction Talent program (IRT):
44 scholars from Ukraine (*Including Quota of Overseas Korean)
? University Track Quota = 1,400
A) General: 375 scholars from 57 countries or regions
B) R-GKS: 630 scholars from 59 countries or regions
C) R&D: 300 scholars from all countries around the world
- No limit on the number of invited countries (available to all countries around the world) University (approximately 8 more) and Quota Information will be fully updated in early-March
- R&D Preference: Recommendation from the international organizations or the Export-Import Bank of Korea
| No. | University |
| 1 | Ajou University |
| 2 | Chonnam National University |
| 3 | Gyeongsang National University |
| 4 | Inje University |
| 5 | KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) |
| 6 | Keimyung University |
| 7 | Kookmin University |
| 8 | KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education) |
| 9 | Kyungpook National University |
| 10 | SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology) |
| 11 | Soonchunhyang University |
| 12 | Sungkyunkwan University |
D) Global Network: 80 scholars from all countries around the world
- No limit on the number of invited countries (available to all countries around the world)
- University and Quota Information will be updated in early March on the GKS notice
- Global Network Preference: Recommendation from the international organizations and international education bodies
E) Research: 15 scholars from 156 countries or regions
- Applications available to 156 countries or regions where General program and Regional University program are offered
- Research Preference: Recommendation from the Korean Embassy
GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality
- Level of Education –
- Grades – GPA
- Age
- Health
- Additional Requirements
Visit the link below for the detailed Eligibility Criteria for GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Program
Documents to Submit for GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate
Find below the list of documents to be submitted by Master’s, Doctoral, and Research program applicants.
Submission requirements:
- Set by each embassy/university (e.g., whether they accept photocopies, electronic files, documents without certified translation for the first round of selection)
Number of documents to submit:
- Set 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.
Click the link below to find out the detailed list of required documents for the GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate.
GKS 2024 Selection Process & Schedule
| Application Track | 1st Round of Selection | Recommend to NIIED | 2nd Round of Selection | 3rd Round of Selection | Announcement of Final Successful Candidates |
| Embassy Track | February ~March | ~early April | late April | ~late May | Late June |
| University Track | February ~April | ~late April | late May | N/A | Late June |
- Selection Timeline with important dates and deadlines
| Announcement of Application Guidelines (NIIED) | Application Guidelines announced on “Study in Korea” website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice) |
| Announcement of 1st Round Selection Schedule (Embassies, Universities) | Announced by each Korean embassy/university – Each embassy/university establishes its own selection plan and schedule |
| Application Submission (Embassies, Universities) | Application deadline are set by each embassy/university – Please check the website of each institution |
| 1st Round of Selection (Embassies, Universities) | Result Announcement of the first round of selection – Embassy: by March 22 – University: set by each university |
| Recommend Successful Candidates to NIIED (Embassies, Universities ? NIIED) | Successful candidates? applications and related documents arrive at NIIED – Embassy Track: by April 1 – University Track: by May 1 |
| 2nd Round of Selection (NIIED) | Announcement of successful candidates of the 2nd round (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice) – Embassy Track: early May – University Track: early June |
| 3rd Round of Selection (Universities) | Embassy Track applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection will be reviewed by three universities which they initially applied to – Result Announcement: by June 7 |
| Notify Applicant’s Choice of University (Successful Candidates ? NIIED) | Embassy Track applicants who pass the 3rd round selection should notify their final choice of university to NIIED via email – Notification deadline: by June 14 |
| Announcement of 2023 GKS-G Scholars (NIIED) | The final successful candidates will be announced (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarship > GKS Notice) – Expected announcement date: late June – NIIED informs the final result to Embassies and Universities through official documents |
Additional Points for GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate
- 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)
Additional points for Korean/English Language Proficiency
Applicants will receive additional points based on language proficiency in Korean and English
- Korean: Points will be given to applicants with valid TOPIK certificate based on their TOPIK level
- English: Points will be given to applicants with valid English proficiency certificates based on their test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
GPA Conversion Table – GKS Scholarship
Use the table below to convert your CGPA to a 100-point scale. Make sure to enter the correct score while filling out the application form.
For detailed information, please download the official GKS 2024 Application Guidelines here:
To download the application form in .pdf format, click below:
To download the application form in .docx format, click below:
Click the link below to read the official notice on the studyinkorea website: Official Notice of 2024 Global Korea Scholarship
