And the wait is over! The prestigious Global Korea Scholarship 2025 i.e GKS Scholarship 2025 Undergraduate is now open for bachelor’s degree programs and this is your opportunity to study in South Korea with all expenses covered!
In 2025, the NIIED and Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship program will welcome international students looking to pursue undergraduate degrees in Korea. Don’t miss this opportunity!
GKS Scholarship 2025 Objective
The Global Korea Scholarship aka GKS Scholarship 2025 offers international students the chance to study at top universities in Korea, helping them pursue academic degrees while promoting global educational exchange and fostering stronger friendships between Korea and participating nations.
Period of Scholarship
Bachelor’s Degree Program: 5-7 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
GKS Scholarship 2025 Benefits:
The GKS Scholarship 2025 is without a doubt, one of the world’s most prestigious scholarships. It covers airfare and tuition and provides a monthly stipend of over 1,000,000 KRW with other incentives including:
- full medical insurance
- settlement allowance
- monthly allowance
- research allowance
- Korean proficiency grant
- TOPIK Exam Fee
- Degree completion grants and others
Here is a list of all the benefits offered to the GKS Scholarship 2025 selected candidates.
Eligibility Criteria for GKS Scholarship 2025
- Nationality:
Applicants must be citizens of countries designated by NIIED and invited to participate in the GKS program. - Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree Program: Open to students who have graduated (or will graduate) from high school or an associate degree program.
- Associate Degree Program: Open to students who have graduated (or will graduate) from high school.
Note: Applicants who expect to graduate must submit a certificate of expected graduation during the application process. If selected in the first round, they must submit their official graduation certificate by December 31, 2024.
- GPA Requirements:
Applicants must meet one of the following:- A score percentile of 80% or higher on a 100-point scale, or ranking in the top 20% of their class.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0.
- Age:
Applicants must be under 25 years old (born after March 1, 2000). - Health:
All applicants must be in good physical and mental health to complete their studies in Korea.
Note: Applicants with a bachelor’s degree are not eligible. Those with an associate degree can only apply for a bachelor’s program.
Available Universities and Fields of Study
Applicants may only apply to the universities and departments listed in the “University Information” file, which is attached below this post and at the GKS Notice on the Study in Korea website
www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarships > GKS Notice
Below you can find the list of all the universities and the available fields of study for GKS Scholarship 2025 for both the Embassy Track and University Track.
GKS 2025 Embassy Track (Fields of Study)
GKS 2025 University Track (Fields of Study)
GKS Scholarship 2025 Undergraduate Quota
This year, a total of 367 students from around the world will be invited to participate in the GKS Scholarship 2025 Undergraduate for both Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs.
Of these, 87 students will be selected through the Embassy Track, while 280 students will be chosen through the University Track.
GKS 2025 Embassy Track Quota
- General: 71 scholars from 68 countries
- Overseas Koreans: 7 scholars from 7 countries
- IRTS: 9 Ukrainian scholars
This year, 87 students from various countries will be selected through the Embassy Track, with each country having its own quota. For example:
- India: 1
- Indonesia: 1
- Pakistan: 1
- Bangladesh: 1
- Brazil: 2
- Nepal: 1
- Vietnam: 4
- Kyrgyzstan: 2
- Kazakhstan: 2
(Click here for GKS 2024 India)
(Click here for GKS 2024 Pakistan)
GKS 2025 University Track Quota
- University Industry Cooperation (UIC) Program: 100 scholars
*UIC Program is open to all countries around the world - R-GKS: 80 scholars from 6 Regions
- Associate Degree: 100 scholars from 74 countries (No regional or country-specific quotas.
*Applications are open within the 74 invited countries.)
Documents to submit for GKS Scholarship 2025 Undergraduate
Application Period and Submission Method for GKS Scholarship 2025 Undergraduate Program
- Application Period: The deadlines for applications vary depending on the embassy or university. Applicants should check with the specific institutions to confirm their deadlines before submitting their applications.
- Method of Submission: Each embassy and university may have different instructions for submitting documents during the first round of selection. Applicants must review the submission guidelines provided by the relevant institutions before applying.
Application and Selection for GKS 2025
Below is the selection process for both Embassy Track and University Track applications:
Important: Keep in mind that each embassy has its own application deadline, and the deadlines for the University Track differ from one university to another. Be sure to check the specific university’s website for their exact deadline.
Selection Timeline for Global Korea Scholarship 2025
Important Notes for GKS Scholarship 2025
[Embassy Track]
- Applicants can select up to THREE different universities.
- You cannot choose three different departments within the same university.
- At least one of the selected universities must be a Type B university.
- If you list a Type A university in the Type B section, your application might be excluded from evaluation.
[University Track]
- Applicants must choose just ONE university in their application.
Additional Points for GKS Scholarship 2025:
- Applicants with a TOPIK level 3 or higher will earn extra points, making up 10% of the total points available.
- Direct descendants of Korean War veterans who served in the Korean War as foreign military personnel will receive an additional 5% of the total points.
- Extra points will be awarded based on proficiency in Korean and English:
- Korean: Points are given according to the level of the TOPIK certificate.
- English: Points are given based on scores from valid English proficiency tests (TOEFL, IELTS).
Evaluation Preference
- Overseas Koreans
- Applicants from low-income families or underprivileged background
- Applicants who submit a high score of English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS)
- Applicants who applied for a science and engineering departments
- (Relevant to associate degree applicants) Winner of a national level competition on technical
skills
For the official GKS notice, 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:
