Program overview The Gks Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2026
- Host country: South Korea
- Study level: Undergraduate, Associate Degree
- Places available: 367
- Application closing dates:
- 30th September 2025 (Embassy Track)
- 31st October 2025 (University Track)
What Are Embassy Track and University Track.
In the embassy track, you have to apply through the Korean Embassy where you hold citizenship (embassy track). In the University track, you can directly apply to one of the designated universities (university track).
Gks Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits
Selected recipients typically receive
- Return Air Ticket.
- Full tuition fees.
- Settlement Allowance
- Monthly Allowance
- 1-Year Korean Language Training Fee
- degree program Tuition Fee
- Thesis (Dissertation) Printing Fee Reimbursement
- Medical Allowance
- Degree Completion Grants
- Korean Proficiency Grants
- Exploration of Korean culture.
- Deepen Korean education.
- Professional and personal development of individuals.
- Prosperity around the globe.
Duration of Program
- Associate Degree: 1 year of the Korean language program, 2~3 years of the degree program.
- Undergraduate Degree: 1 year of the Korean language program, 4~6 years of the degree program.
Universities in Which eligible candidates may apply Through Embassy Track for the Gks-u 2026
Universities in Which eligible candidates may apply Through the University Track for the Gks-u 2026
Program Quota (embassy Track)
Program Quota (university Track)
Who can apply: For the Gks Undergraduate Scholarship 2025
- You must be a citizen of a Global Korea Scholarship partner country.
- You cannot have a bachelor’s degree.
- Your academic score (GPA) must meet one of the following:
- Above 2.64 out of 4.0
- Above 2.80 out of 4.3
- Above 2.91 out of 4.5
- Above 3.23 out of 5.0
- Your score percentile must be 80% or higher.
- You must be under 25 years of age.
- You must be in good health.
- You must have no criminal record.
For Result Waiting applicants
Applicants who are expected to graduate must first submit a certificate of expected graduation at the time of application.
How to apply For the Gks Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2026.
To apply for the GKS Korean Government scholarship, you can choose from two application methods:.
- Embassy Track: You submit your application to the Korean Embassy in your home country.
- University Track: You apply directly to a participating Korean university.
The application process and requirements can differ depending on your country. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, it is recommended that you visit the official website and carefully review the specific application instructions.
