PhD / DoctorateFully fundedDeadline Mar 10, 2027
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Graduate Degrees
The Korean government's scholarship for master's and PhD students, covering tuition, living costs and a Korean language year.
Last updated October 13, 2026
About this scholarship
GKS-G enables international students to pursue graduate degrees at designated Korean universities, starting with a one-year Korean language programme.
Sample listing. Details are illustrative; confirm current deadlines, amounts and rules on the official website before applying.
Eligibility criteria
- Citizen of a country other than South Korea (and parents not Korean nationals)
- Under 40 years old
- Bachelor's degree (master's) or master's degree (PhD)
- Minimum GPA of 80%
Benefits
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend
- Settlement allowance
- Language training fee
- Round-trip airfare
- Medical insurance
How to apply
- Choose the embassy track or university track
- Prepare documents (recommendations, study plan)
- Submit by the deadline stated by the embassy or university