• Applicants must be nationals of the participating countries of the Global Korea Scholarship.
• They should not hold dual citizenship or Korean citizenship.
• Applicants must first submit the certificate of expected graduation at the time of applying who are not graduated at the time of applying. Applicants expected to graduate by July, can apply for the GKS program with a certificate of expected graduation (Hope Certificate).
• International students must have a higher CGPA. This means he should be in the top 20% of his class or equal to or above 2.64/4.00.
• For KGSP 2026, the applicant’s age must be under 40 years.
• Students must be in good health, both mentally and physically to be eligible for the GKS Korean Government Scholarship 2026.
• Applicants must hold or expect to hold a bachelor’s degree to be admitted to a Master’s Program or have a master’s degree to be admitted to a PhD program.
• Research Program applicants must have a degree or education equivalent to a master’s degree and have received an invitation from any NIIED-designated Korean university.
• Postdoctoral Research Program must have a doctoral degree or degree equivalent to a doctoral degree.
• They must submit English Language Requirements/Certificates.
• Students who have already received Korean scholarships are not eligible to apply for KGSP.

Required Documents

• Application form 
• Personal statement 
• Study plan 
• Research proposal 
• Letter of recommendation 
• Letter of invitation 
• Korean language program exemption application 
• GKS applicant agreement 
• Personal medical assessment 
• Consent to collect and use personal information 
• Proof of citizenship and a family relationship document 
• Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctoral graduation certificate and transcripts 
• Certificate of employment 
• Proof of Overseas Korean / Korean adoptee documents 
• Proof of Korean citizenship renunciation (if applicable) 
• Proof of a Korean War veteran’s descendant (if applicable) 
• Score report of a valid TOPIK/TOPIK IBT or English proficiency test 
• Awards or other certificates 
• Applicant’s passport 

• First, the fully funded Global Korea Scholarship 2026 covers full tuition fees, so you can study in Korea without paying any university fees. 
• In addition, students receive a monthly allowance to support their daily living expenses while pursuing scholarships for international students. 
• Moreover, you get a resettlement allowance to help with your initial costs when starting your program in South Korea. 
• Also, the scholarship provides medical insurance to ensure your health and safety during your studies in Korea. 
• For research students, it includes research support, covering research and thesis-related costs under this international scholarship. 
• Furthermore, the scholarship pays for round-trip airfare tickets, allowing you to travel to and from Korea stress-free. 
• In addition, students receive Korean language courses as part of the program, helping them succeed in their studies and adapt to life in South Korea. 
• Also, the scholarship awards excellence in Korean language proficiency, recognising top-performing students in the GKS 2026 program. 
• Moreover, it covers printing costs for your dissertation, supporting your academic work without extra financial burden. 
• Finally, students receive a completion grant upon completing their program, recognising their achievement and success in this scholarship for international students.