The Government of the Republic of Korea is inviting international students to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS, formerly KGSP) to pursue Undergraduate, Master's, and Doctoral degrees at South Korean universities in 2021.
Number of Scholarships and Full Benefits
- KGSP Graduate Track: Approximately 700 scholars selected annually.
- KGSP Undergraduate Track: Approximately 170 scholars selected annually.
- Benefits Covered: Round-trip Economy Airfare | 100% Tuition Waiver | Monthly Living Stipend | 1-Year Korean Language Training | National Medical Insurance | Settlement Allowance | Research & Thesis Printing Support | Degree Completion Grants.
Eligible African and Global Countries
Open to citizens of over 100 partner countries, including Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Senegal, Morocco, Tanzania, DR Congo, Gabon, Algeria, Uganda, Tunisia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Rwanda, Libya, Burkina Faso, Seychelles, Sudan, Angola, Zambia, Cameroon, and Côte d'Ivoire, as well as eligible countries across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must hold non-Korean citizenship (neither the applicant nor their parents may hold Korean citizenship).
- Be in good physical and mental health for long-term study in Korea.
- Age Limit: Undergraduate applicants must be under 25 years old; Graduate (Master's/PhD) applicants must be under 40 years old.
- Academic Requirement: Must hold a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) from your previous institution of at least 80%, OR at least 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0.
How to Apply and Application Timeline
Applicants must apply either through the Embassy Track (Korean Embassy in your home country) or the University Track (directly to a participating Korean university).
- Undergraduate Timeline: 1st September 2020 to October 2020 (Closed for 2021; reopens September 2021).
- Graduate (Master's & PhD) Timeline: 1st February 2021 to March 2021.
Visit the official Study in Korea GKS Portal to download the application forms and university list.
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