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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) in South Korea for Undergraduate Degrees, Next Intake
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Program Overview
The Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U) funds international students for one year of Korean language training followed by a bachelor's degree in South Korea. For the 2027 intake there are 286 places in total, and Pakistan has 3 in the official guideline table (2 General and 1 Regional University).
The embassy track for 2027 is closed: it ran from 15 to 30 September 2026 and closed at 18:00 Korea time. The university track is open from September to November 2026, with a deadline set by each university. Final results are expected on 7 January 2027. The date shown on this page is an estimate for the next embassy round.
For 2027 the monthly allowance is all-inclusive: 13,560,000 won a year during the language year and 14,400,000 won a year during the degree, which now includes housing, health insurance and the settlement allowance. NIIED also pays tuition up to 5 million won per semester (the university pays the rest), the language course and an economy flight. This page was last checked against the 2027 NIIED guideline on 7 October 2026.
Key Information
Host Country
South Korea
Funding Type
Fully Funded
English Requirement
Varies — check program requirements
Eligible Nations
Citizens of GKS partner countries (no Korean citizenship)
Category
Fully Funded
Applications Open
2027 embassy track closed 30 September 2026. University track: September to November 2026
Status
Dates to be confirmed
Scholarship Benefits
Round trip airfare
Full tuition
Monthly living allowance
Korean language training
Medical insurance
Eligibility Criteria
- Citizen of an invited country; Pakistan is included
- You and your parents must not hold Korean citizenship
- Under 25 years old (born after 1 March 2002 for the 2027 intake)
- Graduated, or graduating, from high school by 31 December 2026
- Grades of at least 80 out of 100, or in the top 20 percent, or a CGPA of 2.64 out of 4.0
- In good health
- Not eligible: graduates of Korean high schools and previous holders of a Korean government degree scholarship
Guides for this scholarship
How Applications Are Evaluated
Each scholarship provider uses its own selection criteria. Applicants should review the official scholarship guidelines for the specific criteria used to evaluate applications.
Selection information published by the provider
- First round: the Korean embassy or the university screens documents and interviews shortlisted applicants
- Second round: NIIED evaluates the applicants who passed the first round
- Third round (embassy track): the universities you chose review your application
- NIIED announces the final results
Required Documents
Application forms 1 to 7: application, personal statement, study plan, one recommendation letter, applicant agreement, medical assessment and consent form (required)
Proof of citizenship and of family relationship (required)
High school graduation certificate, or expected graduation certificate (required)
High school transcript (required)
TOPIK or English test score (optional)
Up to 5 award certificates (optional)
Passport copy (optional)
Certificates need an apostille or consular confirmation for the second round
How to Apply
1
Watch your Korean embassy's website from September
2
Prepare apostilled documents early
3
Submit through the embassy or a participating university
4
Complete the selection rounds
Ready to Submit?
Ensure you have reviewed all requirements and gathered your documents before starting the application.
Official Application WebsiteFrequently Asked Questions
It varies by program and by your previous education. Some providers accept other English tests, and some waive the test if your earlier degree was taught in English. Check the official program requirements before you apply.
The expected deadline, based on the previous application cycle, is 9/30/2027. Please confirm the exact date on the official website and apply at least a week early.
Most universities allow you to apply with a "Hope Certificate" or provisional transcript if you are in your final semester, provided you graduate before the intake starts.
This varies by university. Many fully funded scholarships cover or waive application fees, but some may still require an initial processing fee. Refer to the official guidelines.
For PhD and some Master's programs, securing an acceptance letter from a professor is often mandatory. For undergraduate programs, it is usually not required.
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