The GKS Scholarship 2026 for Undergraduate studies in India is now open. This is a great chance for Indian students to study in South Korea. The National Institute for International Education or NIIED pays for the scholarship. It covers all your tuition fees. You also get 900000 KRW every month for living costs. Your health insurance is included. They will buy you a return flight ticket too. For the 2026 intake NIIED will give 262 scholarships to foreign students globally. This famous program helps international exchange and top-level learning. It is one of the most popular scholarships for undergraduate hopefuls.
GKS Scholarship 2026 for Indian Students
Applications are open for the GKS 2026 scholarship for Indian undergraduates to study in South Korea. Send your full application to the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi. All the needed papers are with this notice. Read all rules and the university list carefully before applying. The last day to send your application is Saturday October 4th 2025. Mail your application to this person and address.
Mr Jeon Chanho
Second Secretary Political Affairs Department
Embassy of the Republic of Korea
9, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri Extension,
New Delhi 110021
Phone 011-4200-7000
You can get all the papers using the links given below.
Application Tracks and Distribution
There are two ways to apply for the GKS 2026 scholarship.
- The first way is called the Embassy Track. There are 86 spots for this track worldwide.
- The second way is called the University Track. There are 176 spots for this track worldwide.
India Specific Quota Embassy Track
For people applying from India you must use the Embassy Track. This track is very hard to get into. You should get your application ready early to have the best chance.
University Track Quota for Indian Students
The University Track has more chances for Indian students. Each university has a different number of spots. To see how many spots are for Indians you need to check the official list on the StudyinKorea website.