Global Korea Scholarship GKS 2027 Fully Funded Study in South Korea
Scholarship Overview
GKS is South Koreas flagship government scholarship for international students
It supports undergraduate master’s doctoral and research programs at leading Korean universities
The program promotes academic excellence global leadership and mutual understanding between Korea and participating countries
Selected scholars join a network of international students fostering lifelong connections
Available Degree Programs
Associate Degree programs
Bachelor Degree programs
Master Degree programs
Doctoral Degree programs
Research and specialized graduate programs
Selection Quota
Undergraduate approximately five hundred students
Graduate Master’s and PhD approximately one thousand nine hundred students
Total scholars around two thousand annually
Scholarship Duration
Korean language training one year
Associate degree two to three years
Bachelor degree four to six years
Master degree two years
Doctoral degree three years
Some specialized graduate programs are conducted entirely in English and do not require Korean language training
Available Subjects
General programs across humanities social sciences natural sciences and arts
Offered by over eighty designated GKS universities nationwide
Specialized graduate programs
R&D programs focusing on science and engineering for industrial and technological development
Global Network programs in humanities and social sciences with emphasis on global cooperation
Mainly taught in English and available for master’s level only
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be international students
Applicants must meet academic and language requirements for their chosen program
Applicants should demonstrate strong academic performance leadership potential and motivation for global engagement