GKS Scholarship Afghanistan

(KGSP) GKS Scholarship Afghanistan 2025 – Graduate Program

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The Embassy of Korea in Kabul invites Afghan applicants to apply for the 2025 Korean Government Scholarship Program (GKS Scholarship). Applications for the GKS Scholarship Afghanistan 2025 are now available. This program is for students who want to study for a Master’s degree or a Doctoral degree in Korea.

2025 GKS Scholarship Afghanistan Summary

Study InSouth Korea
Available ForAfghan Applicants
Degree LevelGraduate
Scholarship TypeFully Funded
Last Apply DateGivern Below

Scholarship Program Overview

Program Structure

  • Master’s Degree:
    • 1-year Korean language training program
    • 2-year degree program
  • Doctoral Degree:
    • 1-year Korean language training program
    • 3-year degree program

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the 2025 GKS-G Scholarship you must meet the following requirements:

  • Age Applicants must be younger than 40 years old. They must be born after September 1, 1984.
  • Nationality Applicants must be Afghan. Neither parent may have Korean nationality.
  • Education Applicants must meet the academic requirements in the Guideline Applicants who are expected to graduate by July 31, 2025 may apply with a certificate of expected graduation.
  • Exclusions Students who have studied at a Korean high school or university or who have received a Korean government scholarship before are not eligible.

Fields of Study and University Choices

Candidates can choose from many study areas. Detailed information about available fields and universities is in the attached documents. For full details please refer to the Guideline and the University Information package.

Attachments

There is also an article that explains the difference between the GKS Embassy Track and the University Track.

Please review the guidelines for detailed academic criteria.

Required Documents and Submission Process

Applicants should prepare all required documents as described in Section 5 of the Guideline. All certificates must be apostilled and the documents must be in the English language or properly translated

Submission Steps

  1. Prepare your complete application and documents
  2. Email your application to the address kabul@mofa.go.kr
  3. Include the subject line: “2024 GKS-G Application (Your Name)”)
  4. Selected applicants will be asked to deliver original documents to the embassy either by post or in person

Important Dates and Selection Process

  • Application Deadline: March 10, 2025
  • Interview: Dates will be announced individually to selected applicants
  • Final Announcement: Around March 22, 2025

The selection process is designed to fairly evaluate each candidate s qualifications

Additional Information

For more details and updates on the application process please visit the NIIED website and select the Scholarships section under GKS Notice. The official notice is also available on the Embassy of Korea in Afghanistan website.

This is a chance to study in Korea and gain new academic knowledge and cultural experience. Make sure you review all documents and follow the guidelines carefully.

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