Global Korea Scholarship 2024

Global Korea Scholarship 2024

Do want to study in South Korea on a fully funded scholarship?

If yes then you are at the right place. In this article, I will share complete details about the GKS South Korea Scholarship 2024 and simplify everything for you from document collection to applying for this GKS South Korea Scholarship 2024. I will also share some tips from my experience to help you secure this fully funded scholarship.

At the end of this article, you will know the complete GKS South Korea Scholarship 2024 process. Read till the end to change your life.

Global Korea Scholarship

Facts about Global Korea Scholarship 2024:

·         In the year 2024, an amazing number of 2200 students will be selected by the Korean Government to study at Global Korea Scholarship 2024

·         The Global Korea Scholarship was previously known as the KGSP Korean Government Scholarship Program

·         There are more than 104,000 international students who have benefited from this scholarship since 2016 to study in Korea

·         Two ways to apply for a global Korea scholarship; University Track and Embassy Track

GKS Awards 2024:

Ø  Global Korea Scholarship 2024 has a total of 2200 awards, out of which 800 are available for the embassy track and 1400 for the university track.

Ø  Country: South Korea

Ø  Financial coverage: Fully Funded

Ø  Eligible Regions: Anyone Can Apply

Degree Programs and Available Study Fields GKS South Korea Scholarship 2024:

No.	Type-A Universities (33)
1	Academy of Korean Studies
2	Ajou University
3	Chung-Ang University
4	Dankook University
5	Dongguk University
6	Duksung Women’s University
7	Ewha Womans University
8	GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology)
9	Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
10	Hanyang University ERICA
11	Hanyang University (Seoul)
12	Hongik University
13	Incheon National University
14	Inha University
15	KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology)
16	KDI School of Public Policy and Management
17	Konkuk University
18	Kookmin University
19	Korea University
20	Kyung Hee University
21	POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)
22	Seokyeong University
23	Seoul National University
24	SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology)
25	Sogang University
26	Sookmyung Women’s University
27	Soongsil University
28	Sungkyunkwan University
29	Sungshin Women’s University
30	Tech University of Korea
31	UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology)
32	University of Seoul
33	Yonsei University

 

GKS Scholarship Type-B Universities

No.	Type-B Universities (40)
1	Andong National University
2	Busan University of Foreign Studies
3	Changwon National University
4	Cheongju University
5	Chonnam National University
6	Chosun University
7	Chungbuk National University
8	Chungnam National University
9	Daegu Catholic University
10	Daegu University
11	Daejeon University
12	Dong-A University
13	Dongseo University
14	Gangneung-Wonju National University
15	Gyeongsang National University
16	Hannam University
17	Hoseo University
18	Inje University
19	Jeju National University
20	Jeonbuk National University
21	Kangwon National University
22	Keimyung University
23	Kongju National University
24	Konyang University
25	KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education)
26	Kunsan National University
27	Kyungpook National University
28	Kyungsung University
29	Mokwon University
30	National Korea Maritime & Ocean University
31	Pai Chai University
32	Pukyong National University
33	Pusan National University
34	Semyung University
35	Silla University
36	Soonchunhyang University
37	Sun Moon University
38	Sunchon National University
39	University of Ulsan
40	Yeungnam University

 

Program Duration Global Korea Scholarships:

Program	Duration
Masters	Total 3 years: 1 year for Korean Language +2 years for Master’s
PHD	Total 4 years: 1 year for Korean Language +3 years for degree
Research Programs	6 Months or 1 Year
Global Network Program	Master’s Degree within 2 years

Ø  Research and Global Network Program Scholars who get TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be exempted from the Korean Language Program

Ø  Within the first 6 months of the Korean Language Program, the scholas receiving TOPIK level 5 or 6 will be exempted from the remaining 6-month language program and start their studies in the next semester in March 2025.

Eligibility Criteria Global Korea Scholarship 2024:

·         All international students are welcome to apply, except for Korean citizens.

·         Applicants for graduate programs must be under 40 years old.

·         Those applying for a Master's program must have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification.

·         Doctoral program applicants must possess a master's degree or an equivalent or higher qualification.

·         Research program applicants need an invitation from a partner university.

·         Individuals who have previously received a Korean scholarship are not eligible.

·         Candidates must be in good health.

Required Documents Global Korea Scholarship 2024:

·         Application Form

·         Letter of Motivation

·         Study Plan

·         ONE Recommendation Letter (must be in a sealed envelope from the Professor)

·         Applicant Agreement GKS

·         Personal Medical Assessment

·         Consent For Collecting and Using Personal Information

·         Applicant's/Parent(s)' Proof of Citizenship and family relationship Document

·         Bachelor's Graduation Certificate (or Diploma)

·         Bachelor's Degree Transcript

·         Letter of Invitation (Research Program)

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Benefits of Global Korea Scholarship 2024:

1.       Airfare: Ticket for Economy class flight

2.       Free Tuition:

·         NIIED: up to 5 million KRW

·         University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee

3.       Korean Language Training Fee: 5.2 million KRW (four quarters)

4.       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

Proficiency Grant for the Korean Language:

Ø  GKS scholars who initially qualify for exemption from the Korean language program with a TOPIK level of 5 or 6 will automatically receive Korean Proficiency Grants. This excludes GKS scholars in the Global Network program, Research program, and Japanese applicants. 

Application Process GKS Scholarship 2024:

There are two ways to apply for the GKS Korean Government Scholarship 2024: through the Korean Embassy in your country or directly to a university in Korea. 

For the Embassy Track, applicants must apply via the South Korean Embassy in their home country. The embassy will select eligible candidates, guide them to apply to specific universities and nominate them as GKS candidates. The nominations will be sent to NIIED, which will make the final decision.

For the University Track, students apply directly to the university. The university will nominate the candidates for the 2024 GKS and forward the nominations to NIIED, which will then make the final selection.

Deadline Global Korea Scholarship 2024:

Ø  There isn't a fixed deadline for the Global Korea Scholarship 2024, so it is advisable to apply promptly.

Ø  The deadlines for the GKS scholarship 2024 differ between the embassy track and the university track.

Ø  Applicants should consult their home country's Korean embassy for the embassy track deadlines.

Ø  For the university track, candidates need to contact eligible universities to find out their specific deadlines.

Ø  The application deadline for the Korean Government GKS Scholarship 2024-2025 varies depending on the country, university, and Korean embassy in each applicant's country.

For complete details and online application for the global Korea scholarship visit this site.

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FAQs

Do I need to submit copies of my parents' passports?

You must provide an official document, such as your birth certificate or family register, to verify your relationship with your parents. If this document does not include citizenship information for you and your parents, you will need to submit additional documents, such as a passport copy or another government-issued document that indicates citizenship. Note that information about birthplace, ethnic group, or current residency on a birth certificate or other submitted documents will not be accepted as proof of citizenship.

My father passed away a long time ago, and I am unable to provide proof of his citizenship.

If you cannot provide your parent(s)' proof of citizenship due to their absence (e.g., divorced, deceased, etc.), please submit supplementary documents explaining the reason. Examples of such documents include a divorce certificate or a death certificate.

My parents and I have different citizenships. Am I still eligible to apply for the program?

Yes, you are eligible to apply as long as neither you nor your parent(s) hold Korean citizenship and you have citizenship in a country invited to the GKS degree program.

I am expected to graduate from my degree program in March 2024. Am I eligible to apply for this program?

Yes. Applicants expected to graduate by July 31, 2024, can apply for the program with a certificate of expected graduation. You must submit your official graduation certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript to the GKS Center, NIIED, by July 31, 2024. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your acceptance.

I already have a master’s degree. Can I apply for a master’s program in a different field? Which degree certificate should I provide?

If you are applying for a master’s program, you should submit your bachelor’s degree certificate and academic transcript. Your bachelor’s degree CGPA must meet the grade requirements specified in the application guidelines. Submitting your master’s degree certificate and academic transcript is not mandatory in this case.

My academic transcript shows only the CGPA without semester/yearly GPAs. What should I include on the application form?

If your transcript does not detail GPA for each semester/year, you do not need to fill out those specific boxes. Instead, provide your CGPA and the percentile score for your entire degree program. If a percentile score is not provided on your transcript, consult the "GPA Conversion Table" in Appendix to convert your CGPA to a 100-point scale.