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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Undergraduate Studies

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Opportunity Overview

Fully funded Korean Government Scholarship (GKS) for undergraduate degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, and Industrial Engineering at South Korea’s leading technological institutes, including tuition, monthly stipend, flights, and 1-year language training.

Funding Benefits & Coverage

4 Benefits

Round-trip economy airfare

Monthly allowance KRW 1,000,000

Tuition and Korean language training

Covered by NIIED and the university.

KRW 200,000 settlement allowance and medical insurance

Medical insurance KRW 20,000 per month (limited coverage).

Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria

5 Criteria
Eligible Nationalities

All except: South Korea (specific track conditions apply)

Applicants must be under 25 years of age and hold a high school diploma with a cumulative GPA of 80% or higher.
Both applicant and parents must hold foreign citizenship, with good physical and mental health.
Commitment to 1-year Korean language foundation study and technological research culture.
For the 2027 intake Egypt has 3 embassy-track places (2 general, 1 R-GKS) and no university-track quota; the embassy-track online application ran 15–30 September 2026.
Deadlines vary by track: the Embassy Track closed on 30 September 2026, while each university sets its own University Track deadline, which may run until November 2026.

Required Documents

4 Docs
Official GKS Application Form & Transcripts

Apostilled or consular authenticated

Personal Statement & Study Plan

Written in English or Korean

Two Recommendation Letters in Sealed Envelopes

From school principals or teachers

Medical Assessment & Citizenship Proof

Passports of applicant and parents

Acceptance & Language Tests

2 Tests
IELTS Academic6.0

Preferred overall band

TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)Level 3+

Provides bonus evaluation points

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.

Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Round-trip economy airfare, Monthly allowance KRW 1,000,000, Tuition and Korean language training, KRW 200,000 settlement allowance and medical insurance.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

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Available Majors

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical EngineeringIndustrial Engineering

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:South Korea
Eligible Nationalities:All except: South Korea (specific track conditions apply)
Degree level:Bachelor
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Deadline varies by university or programme

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