GKS Scholarship 2025 Overview

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2025 is now open for undergraduate programs, offering a fully funded opportunity to study in South Korea. This scholarship covers all expenses, including airfare, tuition, a monthly stipend, and more.

Key Details

- Scholarship Type: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s and Associate Degree)
- Host Country: South Korea
- Deadline: Varies by Embassy and University
- No IELTS Required

Scholarship Duration

- Bachelor’s Degree: 5-7 years (1 year of Korean language training + 4-6 years of degree program)
- Associate Degree: 3-4 years (1 year of Korean language training + 2-3 years of degree program)

Benefits

- Full tuition coverage
- Airfare
- Monthly stipend (over 1,000,000 KRW)
- Medical insurance
- Settlement and research allowances
- Korean proficiency grants
- TOPIK Exam fees and more

Eligibility Criteria

- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of countries invited by NIIED.
- Education: High school graduates or those expecting to graduate (Bachelor’s or Associate Degree)
- Age: Under 25 years old (born after March 1, 2000)
- Health: Must be in good physical and mental health
- Academic Requirements: GPA of at least 80% or higher on a 100-point scale or ranking in the top 20% of their class; alternatively, a cumulative GPA of 2.64/4.0 , 2.80/4.3 , 2.91/4.5 , or 3.23/5.0

Application Process

- Check specific deadlines and submission guidelines from the respective embassies or universities.
- Required documents: Application form, graduation certificate, academic transcripts, proof of nationality, etc.

For more information, visit the Study in Korea Official Website