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Korean Government Scholarships for Developing Countries 2025

Korean Government Scholarships for Developing Countries 2025

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is offered to international students who want to pursue Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in Korean Universities. The scholarship is aimed to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, to develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

In 2024, the Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship program aims to invite international students who wish to purse undergraduate degrees in Korea.

In 2025, Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship program aims to invite international students who wish to purse undergraduate degrees in Korea.

[Embassy Track]

Korean government invites 87* international students.

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– General: 71 scholars

– Overseas Koreans: 7 scholars

– IRTS: 9 scholars 

? IRTS: International Reconstruction Talent Scholarship (Ukrainian only)

In accordance with the Korea-Ukraine MOU, the Ukrainian government will conduct the first round of selection for IRTS. 

[University Track]

Korean government invites 280* international students.

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– R-GKS: 80 scholars

– Associate Degree: 100 scholars

– UIC Program: 100 scholars

? UIC: University Industry Cooperation

[Embassy Track & University Track]

Applicants must apply either to a Korean Embassy where they hold citizenship (embassy track) or directly to one of the designated universities (university track). 

About Korean Government

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Korean Government Scholarships

Application DeadlineNot Specified
Country to studyKorea
TypePostgraduate
SponsorKorean Government
GenderMen and Women

Aim and Benefits of Korean Government Scholarships

Flight | Tuition | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Settlement Allowance | Completion Grants


Requirements for Korean Government Scholarships Qualification

To be eligible for the Korean Government Scholarship:

Citizenship

  • Candidates and their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship.

Age

  • KGSP-G: under 40
  • KGSP-U: under 25

Health

  • Candidates must be physically and mentally healthy for their studies in Korea.

Degree Requirements

  • KGSP-G: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
  • KGSP-U: High school diploma

Grades

  • The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be 80% or higher; or
  • The CGPA must be 2.64/ 4.0, 2.80/ 4.3, 2.91/ 4.5, or 3.23/ 5.0 or higher.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Korean Government Scholarships

1st Selection: Applicants submit their applications either to the Korean Embassies around the world or to the partnering universities in Korea

The embassies and universities select the successful candidates among the applicants in the 1st round of selection. The applicants of the successful candidates will then be forwarded to NIIED

2nd Selection: The NIIED selection committee selects the successful candidates among those who passed the 1st round.

3rd Selection: Among the successful candidates who have passed the 2nd round, the applications of those who applied through the Korean Embassies will be reviewed by universities for admission. Successful candidates must get admission from at least one of the universities.

Duration:

  • 1 year Korean language course +2 year Associate degree
  • 1 year Korean language course + 4 year Bachelors degree
  • 1 year Korean language course+ 2 years of Master’s degree
  • 1 year Korean language course + 3 years of Doctoral degree

Application Deadline

Not Specified


How to Apply

Applicants can apply for the Korean Government Scholarship through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University

1. 2025 GKS-U Application Guideline (English).pdf [968824 byte]
2. 2025 GKS-U Application Guidelines (Korean).pdf [769676 byte]
3. 2025 GKS-U Application Forms.docx [91170 byte]
4-1. 2025 GKS-U University Information(A~J).zip [26982676 byte]
4-2. 2025 GKS-U University Information(K~Y).zip [26691147 byte]
5. 2025 GKS-U Promotion Poster.pdf [15051228 byte]

For more details, visit the website. 

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