The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Bangladesh has shared news about the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2026 for graduate programs. This includes Master’s Doctoral and Research degrees. Through the Embassy Track there are 7 scholarships up for grabs. If you don’t pass the first round of document screening under the Embassy Track you can try again via the University Track. More details about the University Track and the R-GKS Research Program are in the official documents.
Key Points – GKS 2026 Bangladesh
- Host: Korean Embassy in Bangladesh
- Programs: Master’s Doctoral Research
- Embassy Track Seats: 7
- Second Try: Failed Embassy Track applicants can apply through University Track
- R-GKS: Special research program option
- More Info: Check official documents for rules and eligibility.
GKS 2026 Bangladesh Summary
| Study In | South Korea |
| Available For | Bangladeshi Applicants |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded |
| Degree Level | Graduate |
GKS 2026 Scholarship Duration (KGSP)
Program Type – Duration
- Master’s Degree – 3 years (1 year Korean + 2 years academic)
- Doctoral Degree – 4 years (1 year Korean + 3 years academic)
GKS Bangladesh Application Timeline
- Online Submission Only
- Opens: Feb 21 2026 (Wednesday) at 7:00 AM BST
- Closes: Mar 15 2026 (Friday) at 12:00 PM BST
- Apply via: Study in Korea Portal
- No hand-delivered or mailed documents accepted
Key Dates to Remember
- Interview Shortlist – March 18 2026 (Monday)
- Interview Period – March 19–21 2026
- 1st Round Results – By March 22 2026 (Friday)
- NIIED 2nd Round Announcement – Early May 2026
- University 3rd Round – Before June 7 2026
- Final Selection – End of June 2026 (via NIIED)
Note: Dates may change with prior notice. Selected candidates will be notified individually.
Want More Info?
Check the full guidelines and updates on the Embassy of Korea in Bangladesh’s official website.