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The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Republic of the Philippines is delighted to announce the opening of applications for the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship (Graduate Degrees, Embassy Track). Interested candidates for the GKS Scholarship 2024 Philippines are kindly requested to carefully review and adhere to the following guidelines and accompanying documents.

1. Expected Number of Grantees in the Republic of the Philippines (Subject to Changes)

• Seventeen (17)

2. Schedule of Application and Selection Process (Subject to Changes)

• Application Deadline: March 6, 2024 (Late applications will NOT be accepted)
• Mode and dates of the interview will be communicated in due course. Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed.

Click the link to find out the detailed process of GKS Scholarship 22024 Graduate

3. Place of Submission

• c/o GKS In-charge,
  Embassy of the Republic of Korea,
  122 Upper McKinley Road, McKinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City 1634.

4. Notice for Documents

• Applicants must submit ONE (1) set of original application forms and THREE (3) sets of photocopied application forms.
• All documents must follow the checklist (‘Application Checklist’) order on the first page of the application forms. Each required document must be numbered and labeled on the top right corner (e.g., 9. Proof of Citizenship).
• The recommendation letter must be sealed and signed by the recommender (only ONE recommendation letter is required).
• All documents must be A4-sized (for documents in another size, refer to attachments).
• Personal statement and study plan should NOT exceed 1,000 words each, respectively.

5. Modes of Submission

• Documents will be accepted through mail courier services (i.e., LBC, DHL, JRS, etc.).
• For same-day courier submissions (Grab / Lalamove / etc.), provide the following details:
  • Recipient’s name: GKS In-charge
  • Contact number: (02) 8856-9210
  • FOR GRAB / LALAMOVE DELIVERY: Inform the rider that there is NO NEED TO CALL. The documents may be left with the embassy guards upon arrival.
• Applicants may drop off their documents at the embassy gate in care of the guards. However, applicants are NOT allowed to enter the embassy premises.
• Label applications with your names and “GKS Application” for the guards’ reference.
• The embassy holds no liability for any loss of documents during same-day delivery or mail courier services.
• Applications sent via email or facsimile will NOT be accepted.

6. Important Reminders

• PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ATTACHMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ELIMINATION.
• ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED WILL NOT BE RETURNED TO APPLICANTS UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

7. Inquiry

• General inquiries about the GKS program and requirements: [email protected]
• Submission and logistical concerns: [email protected]

Official notice at the Embassy of Korea in the Philippines website: Click Here

Click the link to out the Required documents to apply for the GKS Scholarship 2024 graduate programs.

All the best and hoping to see you in Korea.