The Korean Government Scholarship Program (GKS Scholarship Undergraduate 2027) or Global Korea Scholarship (GKS Scholarship 2027) is now open for undergraduate programs. The KGSP and GKS scholarship programs are the same. It gives a chance for international students to study in South Korea with all expenses covered. This program by NIIED and the Korean Government wants students from around the world to come to Korea to get their bachelor’s degrees. This scholarship not only gives good education but also helps in global educational exchange and makes friendships between Korea and other countries stronger.
Key Points:
- Full scholarship covering all expenses
- Open to international students for undergraduate degrees
- Boosts global educational exchange
- Builds international friendships and cultural ties
GKS Scholarship Undergraduate 2027
| Study In | South Korea |
| Degree Level | Undergraduate |
| Available For | Internationals |
| Scholarship Type | Fully Funded |
| Last Apply date | February 2027 |
GKS Scholarship Benefits
GKS Scholarship 2027 is one of the best scholarships in the world It pays for airfare and tuition fees and gives over 1000000 KRW every month Other benefits include
- Full medical insurance
- Settlement allowance to help you start
- Monthly allowances for expenses
- Money for research activities
- Grant to improve Korean language skills
- Pays for the TOPIK exam fee
- Grants for completing degrees and more
This scholarship helps you study in South Korea by giving financial support and other benefits.
Scholarship Duration
For Bachelor’s Degree Program: This scholarship lasts 5 to 7 years It includes 1 year of learning Korean followed by 4 to 6 years of the degree course
For Associate Degree Program: This scholarship lasts 3 to 4 years It includes 1 year of learning Korean followed by 2 to 3 years of the degree course
Eligibility Criteria for GKS Scholarship Undergraduate 2027
- Nationality: Must be citizens of countries chosen by NIIED
- Education:
- Bachelors Degree: Finished high school or associate degree
- Associate Degree: Finished high school
- GPA: 80 percent or higher or top 20 percent of class
- Age: Under 25 years old born after March 1 2000
- Health: Good physical and mental health
Note: Bachelors degree holders not eligible Associate degree holders can only apply for bachelors program
GKS Scholarship 2027 Undergraduate Quota
This year 367 students from different countries will get to join the GKS Scholarship 2027 Undergraduate for both Associate and Bachelor’s degree programs.
87 students will be chosen through the Embassy Track and 280 students will be picked through the University Track.
GKS 2027 Embassy Track Quota
- General Quota: 71 scholars from 68 diverse nations.
- Overseas Koreans: 7 scholars representing 7 countries.
- IRTS: 9 distinguished scholars from Ukraine.
This year, 87 bright minds will be selected from various countries through the Embassy Track, with each nation having its own specific quota. Examples include:
- Indonesia: 1
- India: 1
- Pakistan: 1
- Brazil: 2
- Bangladesh: 1
- Vietnam: 4
- Nepal: 1
- Kazakhstan: 2
- Kyrgyzstan: 2
These slots ensure that talented students from around the globe have an opportunity to benefit from the GKS Scholarship.
GKS 2027 University Track Quota
University Industry Cooperation (UIC) Program: 100 scholars
- Open to applicants from all over the world
R-GKS: 80 scholars from 6 regions
Associate Degree: 100 scholars from 74 countries
- No specific quotas for regions or countries
- Open to applicants from the 74 invited countries
Available Universities and Fields of Study for (GKS) GKS Scholarship 2027
Applicants can apply to the universities and departments listed in the University Information file which is attached below this post and on the (GKS) KGSP Notice section of the Study in Korea website www.studyinkorea.go.kr
Below is the list of all the universities and available fields of study for GKS Scholarship 2027 for both Embassy Track and University Track
GKS 2027 Embassy Track Fields of Study
Documents for GKS Scholarship 2027 Undergraduate
- Application Period
- Deadlines change by embassy or university
- Check with each place for exact dates
- Method of Submission
- Different rules by embassy or university for first round
- Look at the guidelines from each place before applying
Application and Selection for GKS 2027
- Embassy Track
- Each embassy sets its own application deadline
- Check with the specific embassy for exact dates
- University Track
- Deadlines vary from one university to another
- Visit the specific university’s website for their exact deadline
Selection Timeline for Korean Government Scholarship Program 2027.
Important Notes for GKS Scholarship 2027
Embassy Track
- Pick up to three different universities
- Do not pick three different departments in one university
- Include at least one Type B university
- Putting a Type A university in Type B section may exclude your application
University Track
- Choose only one university
Extra Points
- TOPIK level 3 or higher gives extra points making up 10 percent of total
- Direct descendants of Korean War veterans get extra 5 percent
- Points given based on Korean and English proficiency
- Korean Points based on TOPIK level
- English Points based on TOEFL or IELTS scores
Evaluation Preference
- Overseas Koreans
- Applicants from low-income families or poor backgrounds
- Applicants with high TOEFL or IELTS scores
- Applicants for science and engineering fields
- National level competition winners on technical skills for associate degree applicants
For more details visit Study in Korea’s Official Website www.studyinkorea.go.kr
Download important documents from links below