2024 Global Korea Scholarship Program for Graduate Degrees

Deadline: As soon as possible

Scholarships

Master PHD

Location(s)

  • Korea, South
Various universities

Overview

And the wait is over. The most anticipated Global Korea Scholarship i.e GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate has been announced and this is your chance to study in Korea on a fully funded scholarship.

In 2024, the Korean government has decided to invite 2,200 international students for the Global Korea Scholarship 2024 Graduate degree programs. Applicants can apply via Embassy Track or University Track, the details of which can be found below.

Details

GKS Scholarship Objectives

Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea to pursue academic degrees, which will enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.

Programs and Universities

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Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

Eligibility

Nationality

  • All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program.
  • All applicants and their parents must NOT hold Korean citizenship. If an applicant or his/her parent(s) hold dual citizenship (one who have Korean citizenship and citizenship of another country), he/she is NOT eligible to apply.
  • For Overseas Korean applicants (Embassy Track) holding Japanese citizenship, if their parents hold ‘Permanent Residency Permit’ within Japan while holding Korean citizenship, they are exceptionally eligible to apply.
  • Applicants and their parent(s) may hold different citizenship. Applicant’s parent(s) may hold a citizenship of non GKS participating countries.
  • Applicants and their parents who had previously held Korean citizenship must submit documentation that proves their renunciation of Korean citizenship.

Degree Requirements

  • Master’s Program Applicant: Must hold a bachelor’s degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a bachelor’s degree.
  • Doctoral Program Applicant: Must hold a master’s degree or a level of education equivalent to or higher than a master’s degree.
  • Research Program Applicant: Must have received an invitation from one of the partner universities and must meet the criteria below;
    • Postdoctoral Research Program: Must hold a Doctoral degree (by February 28, 2024)
    • Professor Exchange Program: Must hold a Master’s degree AND must be currently teaching at a university as a professor
    • Program for EducationScience·Culture·International Cooperation Professionals: Must hold a Master’s degree AND must be a professional in a field of Education, Science, Culture, or International Cooperation (E.S.C.I.)
  • Applicants who are expected to graduate by August 31st, 2024 can also apply for the program with a certificate of expected graduation. (not applicable for applicants currently in a doctoral program) Such applicants must submit their official graduation certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript to GKS Center, NIIED by August 31st, 2024

Grades

  • All applicants must have maintained a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the following from their previous degree program*.

* i.e.) If an applicant who already has a doctoral degree applies for another doctoral degree program in GKS, his/her previous degree program will be a master’s degree program 

  • CGPA must be above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0
  • Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% within one’s class
  • If an applicant holds a transcript that does not include information on CGPA or is unable to convert his or her grades into any one of the acknowledged GPA scales (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0, or 100 point scale), then the applicant must submit additional documents officially issued by their respective university describing the university’s grading system.
  • Applicants who are expected to graduate should calculate the most recent CGPA at the time of application.

 Age

  • Must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1984)
  • Academic professors in one of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients* who are under 45 years of age (born after September 1, 1979) are eligible to apply.

Health

  • All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.
  • If an applicant is found to be in one of the following conditions, the applicant will be disqualified in the final round of selection:
    • An applicant is tested positive on drug tests
    • An applicant who has a serious illness that prevents him or her to study abroad for long period of time including the full duration of Korean language training or degree program in Korea 
  • All applicants must submit ‘Form 8. Personal Medical Assessment’ at the time of application. All applicants who pass the 2nd round of selection must receive comprehensive medical checkup and submit an Official Medical Examination issued by a medical doctor or a licensed hospital. After arriving in Korea, all GKS scholars will be subject to a medical examination administered by NIIED. If a GKS scholar is found to have a serious illness from the medical examination after arriving in Korea, he or she will be disqualified from their GKS scholarship

Others

  • All applicants must have no grounds for disqualification (e.g., criminal history) for overseas travel.
  • Previous or current GKS scholars who meet the additional criteria below are eligible to apply.
    • Must hold the grade of 90% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 10% within one’s class
    • Must hold TOPIK level 5 or 6 (must hold a valid certificate at the time of application)
    • Previous or current GKS scholars can participate in the GKS program once more only in a higher degree program*
      * Bachelor’s→Master’s / Master’s→Doctoral or Research / Doctoral→Research

Applicants for Korean Language Teaching Professional must meet the additional criteria


Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible


Cost/funding for participants

GKS Scholarship 2024 Information

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 
  • Global Network Program: within 2 years: Master’s degree program within 2 years 
  • Important Notes regarding Scholarship Period 
    • Research and Global Network program scholars, all 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 2025) 

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