Korean Government Scholarship Program are open to international students for pursuing undergraduate programme at higher educational institutions in Korea. The scholarship will contribute to promoting the international exchange in education and to deepening the mutual friendship among countries.
GKS (Global Korea Scholarship) Program is a scholarship program that paid by the Government of the Republic of Korea for foreign nationals in the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Education organized, responsible for the project implementation agency directly under the Ministry of Education National Institute for International Education.
- To provide international students with opportunities to conduct advanced studies in undergraduate & graduate programs at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between countries.
※ Transferring between universities is not allowed. (e.g. Starting studies at the junior year is not allowed.)
Graduate course: Master’s or Ph.D. courses at general graduate schools of Korean universities
- Grantees are required to take Korean language training courses for 1 year at a language institution located on-campus of the domestic universities. (Those who have attained a Korean language fluency score higher than level 5 in TOPIK are exempt from this requirement.)
※ Applicants should not hold Korean citizenship.
– Applicants should have adequate health, both mentally and physically, to stay in a foreign country for a long time.
– Should be under 25 years of age at the date of entrance. (Undergraduate)
– Should be under 40 years of age at the date of entrance. (Graduate)
– Have finished or be scheduled to finish formal education of all elementary, middle, high school courses by the date of arrival. (Undergraduate)
– Hold a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree by the date of arrival. (Graduate)
※ Applicants who have previously enrolled in a university in Korea are not eligible to apply to the KGSP program. Specifically, an applicant who has previously enrolled in any undergraduate program, master’s program, or doctoral program in Korea cannot apply for this program.
| Categories | Airfare | Resettlement Allowance |
Living Allowance | Medical Insurance |
Language Courses |
Tuition Fees |
Award for Excellent Korean Language Proficiency |
Research Support |
Printing Costs (Dissertation) |
Completion Grant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount (KRW) |
Actual cost | KRW 200,000 | Under graduate: 800,000 Graduate: 900,000 |
KRW 20,000 (per month) |
KRW 800,000 per quarter |
Actual cost (No more than 5 million KRW per semester) |
KRW 100,000 |
KRW 210,000 – 240,000 (per semester) |
KRW 500,000 – 800,000 |
KRW 100,000 (Once) |
| Time line | Undergraduate | Graduate |
|---|---|---|
| Announcement released | Sept. in the year prior to planned studies in Korea | Feb. in the year of planned studies in Korea |
| Recommend candidates (Korean Embassies, designated universities) |
Oct.-Nov. in the year prior to planned studies in Korea | Mar.-Apr. in the year of planned studies in Korea |
| Results released | Jan. in the year of planned studies in Korea | June in the year of planned studies in Korea |
| Arrival in Korea | Late Feb. in the year of planned studies in Korea | Late Aug. in the year of planned studies |
Applicants should submit all documents related to their scholarship application to the Korean Embassy in their country of residence to or the domestic university concerned.
The Korean Embassy or the domestic university sends proper candidates to NIIED with the required documents.
NIIED evaluates potential candidates and notifies the Korean Embassy of the final selected KGSP grantees.
Visit the Official Webpage of the Korean Government Scholarship Program 2018
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Great to hear about this unique scholarship from the people republic korean,i m going to make a good opportunity of this.
I am jemebru Alemu from Ethiopia and I have MSc degree in Veterinary Public Health and now I am seeking PHD program related with my background
Would love to apply for the Korean Government Scholarship
This is a great opportunity for the African countries.
I have ever been admitted to the SNU as Exchange Programm in 2012, can I also apply for the program (Ph D)?
I am Benson Majok from South Sudan, I have B.Sc in Accounting and finance and would want to do Masters in related field.
Please I’m an sesonday school graduate and I want to enter into one of your prestigious tertiary institutions. ….please help me
Hello, please i have lots of questions to ask.
Firstly, are the forms supposed to be handwritten or typed?
Secondly, concerning the recommendation letter which is the form 5, is the recommender meant to handwrite or type the supposed sealed recommendation letter in the form 5 or write/type it separately and seal and also write the form 5 separately?
Hello
I am a Student from East Timor (Timor-Leste)
I’m really glad for this opportunity and this information.
I would like to know, where can I get the application form?
Because I’ve been searched and I couldn’t find it.
I would like to apply
Please could you send the application form to my email? ([email protected])
Application form for scholarship in 2018 in South Korea
Thank you so much for your understanding and help.
Regards
Debora Lisboa
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Sincerely
Selome
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Please when will the korean scholarship application be out?
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I will not waist a single minute.. but to straight away apply and stand a chance
can u plzz tell that how can i get 2018 application form?
How can I get 2018 undergraduate application form?
Where can I get undergraduate application form?
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i too am from Uganda but would like to apply for the scholarship too
How can I apply for the scholarship. I am interested.
Comment:Hi,Please am highly interested in the opportunity given us as Africans,please I want to apply for an undergraduate course, how do I apply?
Thank you for your time.
Hi, Where can I get 2018 undergraduate application form?
Am very interested in applying for the undergraduate scholarship. However I do not seem to find where to apply for it. Any response will be more than appreciate, thank you for your time and the opportunities you are giving to international students.
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Hi i am interested and want to apply but can’t find where to apply will be grateful if i am directed.Thanks for this opportunity is much appreciated
With highest esteem, Am from Liberia, I have a BSC degree in Criminal Justice and Administration. I am interested in applying for the graduate scholarship at any of your higher institution of learning.
I am a Liberian and to to apply for the scholarship too
My name is shibru Kumssa. I hold M.Sc degree in Information Science from Addis Ababa University. No I am seeking to continue my PHD degree in information science or Information security.
I am Anthony Igiemeh by name from Nigeria and I hold a first degree in International Studies And Diplomacy from one of the federal universities in my country and am interested in this scholarship program that your country is given out.
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Im really intrested on korean country, and I would like to finish my study there by applying scholarships there. wish I could. Thank you.
I am now studying my grade 11. but if you grant me this. I promise to study well very much. I am very desperate person to have that scholarship too.
This is a great opportunity that every one yarns for ,its my prayer that every one who fills in the forms receives a scholarship.whoever, i a Ugandan, kasasa Patrick, i pray that i can be part of the those who are going to win the scholarship because i love learning more so in area of art and music .in additional,i wound love to be part of South Korean people who know ,understand,great worshipers who fear God .i will be blessed if i become part of them. THANKS:
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Am Effort 26years a liberian,Associates degree holder in professional nursing,am I allow to study using this opportunity?
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Comment:may I be granted to this opportunity please
Thank you very much for the information.
My name is Rupet Edike.
Will need more information concerning recruitment for graduate programs for 2018 sessions.
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Thank You
From Ethiopia
how can i apply to this scholarship ?
Dear Sir/Madam
I am interested to apply for a scholarship in your university. Can you please let me know as to where i can get the application form. Will be looking forward to your reply.
Thank you.
Kind Regards.
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