South KoreaMaster, PhDNext cycle not announced yetFully FundedGlobal Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Master's and PhD Studies 2027
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GKS graduate scholarship 2027, fully funded: monthly allowance, tuition, airfare and a year of Korean, with the call expected in February 2027. The Korean government, through the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), funds master's and PhD students from designated countries to study at Korean universities through two tracks, the embassy track and the university track. Under the 2026 guidelines the award includes a monthly living allowance of ₩1,000,000, tuition up to ₩5,000,000 per semester, an economy airfare, a one-time ₩200,000 settlement allowance and one year of Korean language training before the degree. The 2027 dates for both tracks will be announced in February 2027; in the 2026 cycle the embassy track ran from 12 to 25 February, while university-track deadlines vary by university. Neither the applicant nor their parents may hold Korean citizenship; applicants must be under 40 with a GPA of at least 80% or be in the top 20% of their class. Terms may change in the 2027 guidelines.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
5 Benefits₩1,000,000 a month living allowance
Throughout the scholarship.
Tuition up to ₩5,000,000 per semester
Under the 2026 guidelines.
Airfare
Economy class.
One year of Korean language
Before the degree begins.
₩200,000 settlement allowance
Paid once on arrival.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaAll except: South Korea (specific track conditions apply)
Required Documents
4 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: ₩1,000,000 a month living allowance, Tuition up to ₩5,000,000 per semester, Airfare, One year of Korean language, ₩200,000 settlement allowance.
Eligible levels: Master, PhD.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Official GKS application forms, Apostilled degree certificates and transcripts, Proof of the applicant's and parents' citizenship, Study plan and recommendation letter.
There are two routes depending on your country and programme: nomination through the host country's embassy or your home ministry, or an application through a participating university where available. Each route has its own deadlines and quotas, so check which route is open for your country on the official website (https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/plan/scholarship.do). ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Fully funded Korean Government (GKS) scholarship for bachelor's (and associate) degrees at Korean universities in most fields, via the Embassy track (General, Overseas Koreans, R-GKS) or the University track (UIC science and engineering programmes, associate degrees). It covers tuition, the 1-year Korean language course, round-trip airfare and an all-inclusive allowance of KRW 13.56M/year (language year) and KRW 14.4M/year (degree).
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