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GKS Korean Government Graduate Scholarship 2026

South KoreaGKS Korean Government Graduate
South KoreaScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinephd
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
South Korea
Region
Asia
Institution
GKS Korean Government Graduate
Study level
PhD
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program overview Gks Korean Government Graduate Scholarship 2026 (study in South Korea)

  • Host country: South Korea
  • Universities: All South Korean Universities
  • Study level: Master’s, PhD
  • Places available: 2,000
  • Application deadline: Different for each country

What Is the Global Korea Scholarship.

In short, the GKS stands for Global Korea Scholarship, formally known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program.

Tracks of the Gks Scholarship

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) offers two application tracks

  • Embassy Track: You will submit your applications to the Korean Embassy in your home country. You will select the Korean Universities specified by the Korean Embassy in your home country. Generally higher competition due to more applicants.
  • University Track: In this track, you should apply directly for admission to the Korean University and select the GKS Scholarship in the online application form.

Scholarship Duration

  • Master’s Degree: 3 Years (1 year Korean Language, 2 years of degree)
  • Doctoral Degree: 4 years (1 year Korean language, 3 years degree)
  • Research Program: 6 Months.

Financial support and benefits

The GKS Funding may include

  • Full Tuition Fee
  • Monthly Allowance
  • Resettlement Allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Research Support
  • Round Airfare Tickets
  • Language Courses
  • Award for Excellent Korean Language Proficiency
  • Printing Costs (Dissertation)
  • Completion Grant

How to apply For the Gks Korean Government Graduate Scholarship (gks-g) 2026.

The application process for the Korean Government Scholarship Program varies by country. Please refer to the official website for specific details and application requirements in your country. The official link is below.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

8 requirements to review

  • The GKS Global Korea Graduate Scholarship is open to all nationals.
  • All applicants and their parents must not hold Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or be expected to complete their bachelor’s degree program by the start of the scholarship period.

Application Form

Personal Statement

Study Plan

Research Proposal

Letter of Recommendation

Letter of Invitation

Korean Language Program Exemption Application

GKS Applicant Agreement

Personal Medical Assessment

Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information

Proof of Citizenship and Family Relationship Document

Bachelor’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)

Bachelor’s Degree Transcript

Master’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)

Master’s Degree Transcript

Doctoral Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)

Doctoral Degree Transcript

Certificate of Employment

  • Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document

Certificate of Employment

  • Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document

Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document

Proof of a Korean War Veteran’s Descendant

Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Experience

  • Score report of valid TOPIK/TOPIK IBT (Original) or English Proficiency Test
  • Awards and other certificates

Applicant’s Passport

How to apply For the Gks Korean Government Graduate Scholarship (gks-g) 2026.

  • The application process for the Korean Government Scholarship Program varies by country. Please refer to the official website for specific details and application requirements in your country. The official link is below.

Benefits & funding

10 perks included · Fully Funded

  • The GKS Funding may include:
  • Full Tuition Fee

Monthly Allowance

Resettlement Allowance

Medical Insurance

Research Support

Round Airfare Tickets

Language Courses

Award for Excellent Korean Language Proficiency

Printing Costs (Dissertation)

Completion Grant

  • The GKS Global Korea Graduate Scholarship is open to all nationals.
  • All applicants and their parents must not hold Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree or be expected to complete their bachelor’s degree program by the start of the scholarship period.

Application Form

Personal Statement

Study Plan

Research Proposal

Letter of Recommendation

Letter of Invitation

Korean Language Program Exemption Application

GKS Applicant Agreement

Personal Medical Assessment

Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information

Proof of Citizenship and Family Relationship Document

Bachelor’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)

Bachelor’s Degree Transcript

Master’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)

Master’s Degree Transcript

Doctoral Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)

Doctoral Degree Transcript

Certificate of Employment

  • Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document

Certificate of Employment

  • Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document

Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document

Proof of a Korean War Veteran’s Descendant

Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Experience

  • Score report of valid TOPIK/TOPIK IBT (Original) or English Proficiency Test
  • Awards and other certificates

Applicant’s Passport

How to apply For the Gks Korean Government Graduate Scholarship (gks-g) 2026.

  • The application process for the Korean Government Scholarship Program varies by country. Please refer to the official website for specific details and application requirements in your country. The official link is below.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1Application Form
  2. 2Personal Statement
  3. 3Study Plan
  4. 4Research Proposal
  5. 5Letter of Recommendation
  6. 6Letter of Invitation
  7. 7Korean Language Program Exemption Application
  8. 8GKS Applicant Agreement
  9. 9Personal Medical Assessment
  10. 10Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information
  11. 11Proof of Citizenship and Family Relationship Document
  12. 12Bachelor’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
  13. 13Bachelor’s Degree Transcript
  14. 14Master’s Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
  15. 15Master’s Degree Transcript
  16. 16Doctoral Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
  17. 17Doctoral Degree Transcript
  18. 18Certificate of Employment
  19. 19Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document
  20. 20Certificate of Employment
  21. 21Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document
  22. 22Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation Document
  23. 23Proof of a Korean War Veteran’s Descendant
  24. 24Certificate of Employment or Certificate of Experience
  25. 25Score report of valid TOPIK/TOPIK IBT (Original) or English Proficiency Test
  26. 26Awards and other certificates
  27. 27Applicant’s Passport
  28. 28How to apply For the Gks Korean Government Graduate Scholarship (gks-g) 2026.
  29. 29The application process for the Korean Government Scholarship Program varies by country. Please refer to the official website for specific details and application requirements in your country. The official link is below.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationFeb 2, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

South Korea · Asia

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Next step

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https://gradadmissions.mit.edu/apply

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