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:
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.
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
Track called UIC – University Industry Cooperation. And as mentioned early, there is no fixed quota for India.
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:
*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.
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:
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.
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)
*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.
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.
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
– 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.
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.
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).
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.
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:
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:
All candidates MUSTbe Indian Citizens
Korean citizens are NOT allowed
Candidates must be under the age of 25, as of March 1st, 2021.
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.
Proof of high school graduation certificate and all high school transcripts is MANDATORY.
Students applying for the Undergraduate Program must have 80% grades and above.
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:
Student’s statement of purpose
TWO recommendation letters
Attested transcripts
High school graduation certificate
All awards and achievements
Certificate of Proficiency
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.
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.
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
All international students may apply
Korean citizens are NOT allowed
The age of students must be below 25 years as of March 1st, 2021.
Only High School Graduates are allowed
Those awaiting their high school results/graduation may apply too
Candidates who previously availed a Korean scholarship can NOT apply
Students should display good mental and physical health
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
Statement of Purpose
All attested transcripts
High school graduation certificate
TWO recommendation letters
Any awards/achievements
Certificate of Proficiency
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.
Source: GKS Scholarship Opportunities
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.
