The largest scholarship for 2026 has been announced, and applications are now open for the GKS Korean Government Graduate Scholarship 2026 (GKS-G). This is a fully-funded scholarship offered by the Korean government to international students. In 2026, approximately 2,000 students from around the world will be selected for master’s and PhD programs. No GRE, IELTS, or TOEFL tests are required. Classes will begin in September 2026, and there is no application fee. The scholarship covers tuition, monthly allowance, accommodation, airfare, visa costs, books, and other related expenses. Full details on how to apply for the GKS Scholarship are provided below.
Complete info Korean Scholarship 2026 (Study in South Korea)
- Host Country: South Korea
- Universities: All South Korean Universities
- Degree Level: Master’s, PhD
- Number of Scholarships: 2,000
- Deadline: Different for each country
Eligibility Criteria
- The GKS Global Korea Graduate Scholarship is open to all over the world.
- All candidates and their parents must not hold Korean citizenship.
- Students must have earned a bachelor’s degree or be expected to complete their bachelor’s degree program by the start of the scholarship period.
What is the GKS?
In short, the GKS stands for Global Korea Scholarship, formally known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program.
Tracks of the Scholarship
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) offers two application tracks:
- Embassy Track: You will apply through the Korean Embassy in your country. The embassy will decide which Korean universities you can choose. This route usually has more applicants, so competition is higher.
- University Track: In this track, you apply straight to a Korean university and choose the GKS Scholarship on the online application form.
Scholarship Duration
- Master’s Degree: Three Years (1 year Korean Language, 2 years of degree)
- Doctoral Degree: Four years (1 year Korean language, 3 years degree)
- Research Program: Six Months.
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Financial Benefits
The GKS Scholarship Covers:
Required Documents
- 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)
- Doctoral Degree Transcript
- Certificate of Employment
- Master’s Degree Transcript
- Doctoral Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)
- Proof of Overseas Korean Document/Proof of Korean Adoptee Document
- Certificate of Employment
- Awards and other certificates
- Applicant’s Passport
- 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
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How to Apply for the GKS 2026?
The application process for the Korean Government Scholarship Program varies from country to country. For specific information and application requirements for your country, please visit the official website. The official link is below.
