The 2025 Global Korea Scholarship is aimed to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, to develop global leaders, and to strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.
Global Korea Scholarships (GKS) will cover tuition fees, 900,000 living stipends per month, flight costs, and accommodation fees for every selected candidate.
Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Korea
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Master’s Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | $8196 Stipend/Yr Accommodation | Airfare
- Deadline: Varies by Country/ Institution (April 2025)
Scholarship Details
The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is an annual initiative offering international students the opportunity to pursue Bachelor, Masters, and PhD degrees at Korean Universities.
In 2025, the Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship program aims to grant full scholarships to international students from 156 countries. These scholarships are designed to support both undergraduate and graduate studies in Korea.
Applicants can apply for the GKS either through the University or Embassy tracks. The University track will admit 280 international students while the Embassy track will accept 87 students.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
Citizenship
- Applicants and their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship.
Age
- KGSP-G: under 40
- KGSP-U: under 25
Health
- Candidates must be physically and mentally healthy for their studies in Korea.
Degree Requirements
- KGSP-G: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
- KGSP-U: High school diploma
- Grades
- The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be 80% or higher; or
- The CGPA must be 2.64/ 4.0, 2.80/ 4.3, 2.91/ 4.5, or 3.23/ 5.0 or higher.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of this scholarship will receive:
- Flight expenses
- Tuition
- $8196 Stipend/Yr
- Medical Insurance
- Settlement Allowance
- Completion Grants
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the scholarship website.
- Apply either to a Korean Embassy where they hold citizenship (embassy track) or directly to one of the designated universities (university track).
- Each embassy and university has its own application deadline, so applicants must check with the respective institute before submitting the application.
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