The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2026 for Undergraduate Programs used to be called the KGSP and is now open for applications for both bachelor’s and associate’s degrees. This fully funded scholarship will let 262 international students study in South Korea in many different fields. It’s a top program by the Korean government that pays for tuition and living costs while also encouraging cultural exchange and global teamwork.
Key Points:
- 262 spots open worldwide for undergraduate and associate programs.
- Full scholarship covers tuition, allowance, flights and more.
- Available for many academic subjects.
- A great opportunity in South Korea.
- Application deadlines differ by country.
Available GKS Universities & GKS Fields of Study 2026
- Ewha Womans University
- Keimyung University
- Duksung Women’s University
- Yeungnam University
- Sookmyung Women’s University
- Dongseo University
- Pai Chai University
- Hanyang University
- Chungnam National University
- Sungkyunkwan University
- UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
- Korea University
- Chonnam National University
- Yeungjin University
- Pukyong National University
- KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education)
- Inje University
- University of Seoul
- Soonchunhyang University
- Jeonbuk National University
- Ajou University
- Kangwon National University
- Pusan National University
- Chung-Ang University
- Sun Moon University
- Daejeon University
- Kyunghee University
- Shinhan University
- Dong-A University
- National Korea Maritime and Ocean University
- Jeju National University
- Hoseo University
- Gyeongsang National University
- Kyungbok University
- Seoul National University
- Konyang University
- Seokyeong University
- Kyungpook National University
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
- Kyunghee University
- Silla University
- Busan University of Foreign Studies
- Sogang University
- Dongguk University
- Chungbuk National University
- Inha University
- Chonnam National University
- Konkuk University
- Sungshin Women’s University
- Osan University
- Hannam University
- Semyung University
- Yonsei University
- Kookmin University
- Seoul National University of Science and Technology
- Kongju National University
- Daegu University
- Tech University of Korea
Participating Universities (GKS-2026)
Here is the list of universities taking part in the GKS 2024 Undergraduate Program. Remember the number of schools available differs between the Embassy Track and University Track. Make sure to check which schools are included for your track at the end of this article.
A–E
- Ajou University
- Busan University of Foreign Studies
- Chonnam National University
- Chung-Ang University
- Chungbuk National University
- Chungnam National University
- Daegu University
- Daejeon University
- Dong-A University
- Dongguk University
- Dongseo University
- Duksung Women’s University
- Ewha Womans University
G–H
- Gyeongsang National University
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
- Hannam University
- Hanyang University
- Hoseo University
I–K
- Inha University
- Inje University
- Jeju National University
- Jeonbuk National University
- Kangwon National University
- Keimyung University
- Kongju National University
- Konkuk University
- Konyang University
- Kookmin University
- Korea University
- Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH)
K–P
- Kyungbok University
- Kyung Hee University
- Kyungpook National University
- Korea Maritime and Ocean University
- Osan University
- Pai Chai University
- Pukyong National University
- Pusan National University
S–Y
- Semyung University
- Seokyeong University
- Seoul National University
- Seoul National University of Science and Technology
- Shinhan University
- Silla University
- Sogang University
- Sookmyung Women’s University
- Soonchunhyang University
- Sun Moon University
- Sunchon National University
- Sungkyunkwan University
- Sungshin Women’s University
- TECH University of Korea
- Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST)
- University of Seoul
- Yeungjin University
- Yeungnam University
- Yonsei University
GKS 2026 Application Essentials
Key Rule:
- Your application will only be valid if you select universities and departments from this year’s official list
How to Access Requirements:
- Visit the Study in Korea portal (studyinkorea.go.kr)
- Navigate to:
→ Scholarships section
→ GKS Notice page
Required Documents Checklist:
- GKS 2026 Application Guidelines
- GKS 2026 FAQ
- GKS 2026 Application Form
- GKS 2026 University Information
Important Notes:
• Applications not following these exact requirements will be disqualified
• All documents must be the 2024 versions – previous years’ forms are invalid
• Check the site regularly for any updates before submitting