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.
