The Government of Korea and the Ministry of Education are currently accepting applications for the Global Korea Scholarship 2023 or the Korean Government Scholarship for international students to study in Korea. The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) or KGSP 2023 is a fully funded scholarship for international students in Korea. GKS Scholarship or KGSP for Graduate to choose 1300 students from all nations (153 countries).
The Korea Scholarship, or GKS Scholarship 2023 for Graduate, is for Master’s, Ph.D., and research degree-seeking students who wish to enrol in higher studies under the supervision of Korean university researchers or professors. Formerly known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students, the Korea Scholarship was formerly known as the Korea Scholarship.
Information on the 2023 Global Korea Scholarship
| Organization | Global Korea Scholarship |
| Country | Korea |
| Study Level | Master, Ph.D. & Research |
| Deadline | Vary from University to university & Embassy |
Detailed Instructions
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There are a total of 1300 available Scholarship Places.
- Embassy: 650
- University: 650
Degrees of freedom
- Master/MPhil\PhD\Research\Postdoctoral
Necessary Paperwork
- Submit an Application
- Individual Proclamation
- Research Proposal Rationale Statement
- Recommendation Letter Quantity 2
- Request for Permission/Invitation Report Medical Letter
- Books and Pamphlets (Degrees, Transcripts)
- Citizenship Documentation (Passport, ID Card)
- Evidence of Language (optional)
- Further Evidence (optional)
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Gains from Korean Scholarships
KGSP Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship, which will cover the following thing:
- Cost of travel, enrollment, and tuition
- Accommodation
- Allowance for Research (1,500,000 KRW/month for the Research Program and 1,000,000 KRW/month for the Degree Program)
- Assistance with medical costs and other needs.
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Scholarships in Korea: How to Apply
Students who meet the requirements can apply for the Korea Scholarship 2023 to fund their education in Korea.
There are two tracks (you can apply for both to secure) to apply in Global Korea Scholarship 2023
- Tracks at the Embassy and the University
The Diplomatic Way
You can find out about the official Korea Scholarship 2023 (or KGSP) via the Korean embassies in your respective countries.
Most Embassies announce Korea Scholarship in Feb-March
College Pathway
If you want to apply for the Global Korea Scholarship 2023, you should contact professors at Korean universities who are experts in the field of your research interest and ask them for a consent letter.
You should submit applications to the university (in accordance with the university’s admission procedure) after receiving the Consent letter and provide his or her name there.
Application form of Global Korea Scholarship 2023 or KGSP
