2024 Global Korea Scholarship

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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.

Scholarship Summary

  • Host: Korean Government
  • Study Abroad: Study in Asia
  • Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | Masters Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
  • Eligible Countries: All Countries
  • Reward: Full Scholarship | Stipend | Airfare
  • No IELTS Required 
  • Deadline: March 3, 2024

Global Korea Scholarship 2024 Details:

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 Master’s program is a 1 year of Korean language program and 2 years of degree program while the Doctoral degree program is a 1 year of Korean language program and 3 years of degree. program

the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

To be considered for the Global Korea Scholarship, you must:

  • All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program of Education
  • The cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous degree program must meet one of the conditions below;  (For example, the previous degree for a doctoral degree program applicant is a master’s degree program)
    • Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked in the top 20% of one’s class 
    • CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.
  • Must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1984)
  • All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.

Benefits of the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship:

  • Airfare: Economy class flight ticket (actual expense)
  • Free Tuition
    • NIIED: up to 5 million KRW
    • University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee
  • Study Incentive
    • Korean language program: 14,100,000 KRW per year
    • Graduate Degree program: 15,700,000 KRW per year
    • Research Program: 19,800,000 KRW per year

Required Documents for Global Korea Scholarship:

To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;

  • Online application form
  • Personal Statement
  • Study Plan
  • Research Proposal
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Letter of Invitation (Research Program)
  • Applicant Agreement
  • Personal Medical Assessment
  • Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information

How to Apply for the Global Korea Scholarship 2024:

Interested and qualified applicants should use this link to proceed to the application page.

Deadline: March 3, 2024