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GKS Scholarship for India University Track – 2023

If you are an Indian National and want to study in South Korea under the Global Korea Scholarship 2023, here is your chance to apply for the GKS Scholarship for India by University Track.

Check out this post to find out the difference between GKS Scholarship Embassy Track vs University Track

GKS Scholarship 2023 for India University Track

According to the official announcement made by the NIIED (), 25 scholars from India will be selected for the Gloabl Korea Scholarship via the University Track.

GKS 2023 quota for India via University Track = 25

GKS Scholarship for India

Available field of studies and Universities

The selection of universities and departments that applicants can apply to for the GKS scholarship program is restricted to those listed in the “University Information” file posted under the GKS Notice on the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarships > GKS Notice).

It’s important to note that evening/night school programs, short-term programs, online, and distance-learning programs are not eligible for this scholarship program. The universities available for selection can be found in the aforementioned file.

GKS Graduate 2023 universities type

How to apply for GKS Scholarship University Track

The process for applying to the GKS Scholarship 2023 University Track is as follows:

  1. Ensure that your GKS Scholarship 2023 application form is accurately filled out.
  2. Attach all the required documents along with your GKS Scholarship 2023 application form.
  3. Once your GKS Scholarship 2023 application is complete, put it and all necessary documents in an envelope that has the university’s address on it.
  4. Send the envelope, sealed, through a courier service to the Korean university address.

GKS Scholarship University Track Selection Procedure:

The process of selecting candidates for the GKS Scholarship University Track is distinct from that of the Embassy Track. The University Track selection process involves two rounds of selection:

  1. Initially, the universities themselves will create a shortlist of applicants who have applied for the GKS scholarship and recommend those shortlisted candidates to the NIIED.
  2. In the second round, the NIIED will make the final selection by further evaluating the eligibility of the candidates on the shortlist. Finally, the NIIED will announce the names of the selected candidates for the GKS scholarship program.

Documents to submit for GKS Scholarship

Important:

If you intend to apply for the GKS Scholarship 2023, it’s important to note that you can only apply through one track at a time. If a student submits applications through both tracks, their application will not be taken into consideration.

GKS Scholarship 2023 for India – Click Here

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

GKS 2023 Official Notice

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 degreeclick 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 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 degreeclick here.

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

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