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Global Korea Scholarship GKS 2023 – Graduate

The National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) has recently released the application guidelines for the GKS 2023 i.e 2023 Korean Government Scholarship Program for Graduate Degrees. The program aims to offer 1300 scholarships to international students from across the globe who wish to pursue either a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Korea.




2023 Global Korea Scholarship – Application Guidelines for Graduate Degrees

1. Program’s Objectives

The primary objective of the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is to provide international students with an opportunity to study at higher educational institutions in Korea and obtain academic degrees. This program seeks to deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries while enhancing international education exchange.

It is worth noting that the Korean Government Scholarship Programs have been rebranded as the Global Korea Scholarship since 2010. As a result, the name has changed to GKS.

2. Programs and University

GKS 2023 i.e Global Korea Scholarship 2023 is not only offered for both Master’s Degree and Doctoral Degree but also for research programs.

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

Application Track for GSK 2023

This year, a total of 1,300 students will be invited to Korea to study under Global Korea Scholarship.

Since there are two tracks to apply for the GKS Scholarship, here is the quota reserved for each track.

Embassy Track = 650 Students
University Track = 650 Students

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

3. Quota Assigned by Country

3-1) Quota for Embassy Track

1) General: 610 Scholars from 139 countries

GKS 2023 quota for Pakistan via Embassy Track = 5

GKS 2023 quota for India via Embassy Track = 22

GKS 2023 quota for Indonesia via Embassy Track = 27

2) Overseas Korean: 20 Scholars from 12 Countries

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

3) Teaching Professionals: 15 Scholars from 139 Countries
*Applications available from all 139 invited countries and regions

4) Research: 5 scholars from 139 countries or regions
*Applications available from all 139 invited countries and regions

3-2) Quota for University Track

1) General: 360 scholars from 53 countries or regions

2) Regional University: 220 scholars from 44 countries or regions

GKS 2023 quota for Pakistan via University Track = 7

GKS 2023 quota for India via University Track = 25

GKS 2023 quota for Indonesia via University Track = 42

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

3) R&D: 60 scholars from all countries around the world
* No limit on the number of invited countries (available to all countries around the world)

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

4) Research: 10 scholars from 65 countries or regions
* Applications available to 65 countries or regions where General program and Regional University program are offered

4) Available Fields of Study and Universities

? Available Fields of Study

– Applicants can only apply to the universities and departments that are listed in the “University Information? file attached under the GKS Notice post in Study in Korea website. (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Scholarships > GKS Notice)

– Academic programs offered during evenings (night school), short-term programs, online and distant-learning programs are not applicable in this scholarship program.

List of available universities:

GKS Graduate 2023 universities type
Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023
GKS Graduate 2023 universities by track
Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

5. Scholarship Information & Benefits

Scholarship Period

? Master’s Degree Program: 3 years
– 1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program

?Doctoral Degree Program: 4 years
– 1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program

? Research Program: 6 months or 1 year

Important Notes regarding Scholarship Period

– Research program scholars and scholars who obtained TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be exempt from a Korean language program

– Those who receive TOPIK level 5 or 6 within the first 6 months of the Korean language program will be exempt from the remaining 6-month language program and must start their degree program in the following semester (March 2024)

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

5) Eligibility to apply for GKS 2023

The eligibility criteria for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) program for Graduate Degrees are as follows:

Nationality:

  • Applicants must be citizens of countries that have been designated by the National Institute for International Education Development (NIIED) to participate in the GKS program.
  • The applicant’s parents or legal guardians must hold citizenship from a country other than Korea. If the applicant or their parent has dual citizenship, including Korean citizenship and citizenship of another country, they are not eligible to apply.
  • Applicants and their parents who had previously held Korean citizenship must submit documentation issued by the Korean government that proves their renunciation of Korean citizenship.
  • If an applicant’s citizenship changes during the selection process, they will be excluded from the evaluation, except for the Research and Development (R&D) program.
  • Overseas Korean applicants holding Japanese citizenship are eligible to apply if their parents hold permanent residency permits in Japan while holding Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants from all countries can apply to the R&D program.

Degree Requirements:

  • Master’s Program Applicant: Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or have an educational level equivalent to or higher than a Bachelor’s degree.
  • Doctoral Program Applicant: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or have an educational level equivalent to or higher than a Master’s degree.
  • Research Program Applicant: Applicants must have received an invitation from one of the partner universities and meet the following criteria:
    • Postdoctoral Research Program: Applicants must hold a Doctoral degree by February 28, 2023.
    • Professor Exchange Program: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and must currently be teaching at a university as a professor.
    • Program for Education, Science, Culture, International Cooperation Professionals: Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and must be a professional in the field of Education, Science, Culture, or International Cooperation. ? Applicants must have obtained the required degree (minimum level of education indicated above) by February 28, 2023.

In summary, to be eligible for the GKS program, applicants must be citizens of designated countries, hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent, and meet specific requirements depending on the type of program they apply for. Dual citizens holding Korean citizenship are not eligible, and applicants whose citizenship changes during the selection process will be excluded, except for the R&D program.

? Applicants must have obtained the required degree (minimum level of education indicated above) by February 28, 2023.

Global Korea Scholarship 2023 i.e GKS 2023

Grades:

To be eligible for the GKS program, applicants must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) that meets at least one of the following conditions:

  • For doctoral degree program applicants, the CGPA of their previous degree program, which would be a master’s degree program for example, must be higher than 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0.
  • Applicants must also have a score percentile of 80% or higher on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% of their class.
  • Applicants must submit an academic transcript that shows their CGPA or ranking information.
  • If an applicant’s transcript does not provide CGPA in any of the accepted GPA scales (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100 point scale), they must submit a transcript converted into one of the above GPA scales as a supplementary document.

Age:

Applicants must be under 40 years of age, born after September 1, 1983, to be eligible for the GKS program. However, academic professors in one of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients who are under 45 years of age, born after September 1, 1978, can apply.

Health:

All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the entire duration of the program.

Note: The previous degree program for a doctoral degree program applicant is a master’s degree program.

6) Documents to submit for GKS 2023

6. Selection Procedure and Schedule for GKS 2023

GKS Scholarship for Pakistan 2023

GKS Scholarship 2023 for Pakistan – Click Here

GKS Scholarship for India 2023

GKS Scholarship 2023 for India – Click Here

Visit the link below for the official notice announced on the StudyinKorea website

GKS 2023 Official Notice

You can download the important documents by clicking the following links:

To find out how to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship 2023 for the undergraduate degree, click here.

We wish you the best of luck and hope to see you in South Korea one day.

221 replies on “Global Korea Scholarship GKS 2023 – Graduate”

In Pakistan university year ends in june we have to wait for next February to apply it would waste our time can’t we just apply in our last semester?
Untill commencement of classes we would graduate

I want to do a degree in interior design can someone tell me which universities are good option as in the form I have to mention 3

I want to study in Korea right now I’m in 8 till 3 March my final exam will be over and I really want to study rest there

I need this scholarship because I belong from a middle class family and I live in a village and My family can’t afford My education expenses but I want to fulfill my dreams please give me one chance please.

I wanna study in Korea. I wanna become a software developer. I hope , fulfill my dreams in Korean university.

From whom should I get a recommendation letter if I graduated from bachelor’s degree 10 years ago and currently employed?

I want to study in korea but right now I am studying my bachelor’s of arts 1st year can I apply for this scholarship after My bachelor

Hi,
Thank you for this opportunity.
I am an undergraduate student and I want to study korean as a language exchange.
Thank you.

Last date? Is there any Scholarship for Arts student I’ve done my B.A/ A.D (in general). Plus I can speak Korean but not good at it. Currently I’m working in a medical billing company. I start my journey when i was 16 years old . Please guide me.

Hi there , I want to go to Korea myself so that my mother can brighten the name of my parents and mother studies in 8th class.

Hi there , I want to go to Korea myself so that my mother can brighten the name of my parents and mother studies in 8th class.

Thank you for this good opportunity.
I’m interested in teaching English language via classroom and online and would love to further my academic level. Am i eligible?

Hello Sir , I am undergraduate student
In 2023 I am in class 12th ..I want to prepare for becoming a doctor so How can I get the scholarship and get free education in korea

Hello Sir , I am undergraduate student
In 2023 I am in class 12th ..I want to prepare for becoming a doctor so How can I get the scholarship and get free education in korea

Hello.
I have completed my master’s degree in 2020.now I’m intrested to continue my study in Korea. I want to do Doctarate degree.. Can you help me out????
How to apply and what are the requirements???
Please help me.

I really want to study in Korea for several reasons, including my love for the country and my desire to excel in my studies. My dream ?

Am graduated as a fashion and textile designer an I have a master degree diploma in it I want an art section or product design section phd scholarship can you help me

I’m interested and I’m very thankful for this opportunity, I’m confident in my English and the communication skills in English

I don’t really know where to start from cause am confused a friend of mine gave me this link that I could apply for a scholarships but am not a graduate nor do I have a leaving school certificate am I able to apply then? Please! someone give me an answer am lost thank you.

Allow us to apply in last semester because our year ends in june it would waste our time if we wait for next February to complete our degree
Plzzzz allow us to apply in last semester or extend the date

I passed out my 12th examination last year
How can I apply for this scholarship.
I am so excited to study in Korea
I want to become a software engineer
Can you notify me whate can I fill the form
For it .

I want to study in Korea for doctoral degree. But I’m 50 year old… I have been teaching Russian as a foreign language for 14 years. And have Russian and Turkish Citizenship.

I am from Egypt and gonna finish my 2nd year in university
Can I apply for this or not ?
And if I can how to do that?

I want to apply for this but I’m doing my last year of under graduation program. I finished my exam just few days ago. So can I apply for master’s program?

I want to study in south Korea because I from Afghanistan and in this country girls can’t study. I really need to south Korea free scholarship. 9th class student can have a scholarship in south Korea.

I want to study in south Korea because I from Afghanistan and in this country girls can’t study. I really need to south Korea free scholarship. 9th class student can have a scholarship in south Korea.

I want to study in south korea because korea very attractive place . my dream is living in seul and studying Seul nationality university

how to apply… it is not availible to register..
I finished medical univercity and want to go to korea to master.. please can you help me with this

hey! hope u are doing fine.
I have a question regarding my bachelor’s degree/diploma.
Can i submit a transcript of my bachelor’s rather the diploma or certificate because it may be not issued to me right after my graduation ?

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When is the application procedure and when is the deadline, which files are needed for the application form?

Me interesa saber cuándo se abre la convocatoria para optar a becas de maestría en Korea para el año 2024. Gracias!

Hi, I have a master’s degree. If I want to apply for a master’s degree, is the last degree I have to submit the same as a master’s degree? With my conditions, is the average of the master’s degree important or the bachelor’s degree?

Guys i have completed degree in the year 2021 so from then onwards i wanted to do MBA in SK I’m trying to apply for scholarship but don’t know how there are so many links but I didn’t went as I wanted i wasn’t able to apply… can anyone let me know how to apply atleast in 2024 i need to get there to achieve my dream

HI! I am newly graduate student i have original transcript but don’t have degree can i apply for GKS scholership?

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