The 2025 Global Korea Scholarship is now accepting applications for undergraduate degrees. The South Korean government fully funds the GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2025. IELTS is not necessary to be eligible for this grant. The total number of scholarships awarded has been raised to 367 this year. Through the University Track, which offers 280 scholarships for international students, and the Embassy Track, which offers 87 scholarships. You must apply for the embassy track through the Korean Embassy in the country in which you now reside. If you choose the university route, you can apply directly to any of the listed universities. The application process can be found here, step-by-step.

Details About GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: South Korea
• Degree Level: Undergraduate, Associate Degree
• Number of Scholarships: 367
• Deadline: Different for each country

GKS Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits

The GKS is a Fully Funded Scholarship in South Korea by the Korean government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Korea which makes it the largest-ever scholarship program by the Korean Government.

The Scholarship Covers:

• Airfare (Return Air Ticket)
• Full tuition fees.
• Settlement Allowance
• Monthly Allowance
• 1-Year Korean Language Training Fee
• Degree Program Tuition Fee
• Thesis (Dissertation) Printing Fee Reimbursement
• Medical Allowance
• Degree Completion Grants
• Korean Proficiency Grants
• Exploration of Korean culture.
• Deepen Korean  education.
• Professional and personal development of individuals.
• Prosperity around the globe.

Is the GKS scholarship available for Graduates?

Yes. The Call for GKS Graduate for Master’s and PhD programs will open in February 2025.

Duration of Program

• Associate Degree: 1 year of the Korean language program, 2~3 years of the degree program
• Undergraduate Degree: 1 year of the Korean language program, 4~6 years of the degree program

Study Fields

All fields of study offered by GKS-participating universities

Eligibility Criteria for the GKS Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

• Citizens of all countries can apply except Korean citizens.
• Applicants who have a bachelor‟s degree cannot apply.
• Applicants who have associate degrees can only apply to a bachelor’s program.
• CGPA should be above 2.64 out of 4, 2.80 out of 4.3, 2.91 out of 4.5, or 3.23 out of 5.0
• The score percentile must be 80 percent or above.
• Should be under the age of 25 years.
• Must be in good health
• No criminal record.

For Result Waiting applicants:

Applicants who are expected to graduate must first submit a certificate of expected graduation at the time of application.

Required Documents

• Application form.
• Personal statement.
  • Check: How to Make a Perfect Statement of Purpose for Scholarship
• Study plan.
• Letter of recommendation.
  • Check: How to Make a Recommendation Letter for a Scholarship
• GKS applicant agreement.
• Personal medical assessment.
• Graduation certificate.
• Academic transcripts.
• Proof of the citizenship of parents.
• Overseas Korean Documentation proof, if any.
• Korean Citizenship Renunciation Documentation proof, if any.
• Korean War Veteran’s Descendant proof, if any.
• Valid TOPIK or an English proficiency certificate or English Language Proficiency from a previous institute.
• Awards and other certificates.
• Passport copy.

How to Apply for the GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2025?

You can apply via the Embassy track as well as through the University track to directly submit applications to the University.

The application process for the GKS Korean Government scholarship is different for each country.

I recommend you visit the official website and read the instructions on how to apply properly for the GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship. The official link is given below. Best of Luck.