National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees (정부초청 외국인 대학원 장학생)
Checked Nov 3, 2026 against studyinkorea.go.kr
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Go to official pageWhat it is
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) covers tuition, a year of Korean first, flights, and a monthly allowance. Foreign nationals can apply for degree study on a D-2 visa, and some nationalities have extra document steps.
Who can apply
Under 40. You need a bachelor's degree to apply for a master's, or a master's to apply for a doctorate. Grades in the top 20% or similar.
Cost or pay
Covers tuition up to ₩5,000,000, a year of Korean, and flights. Pays ₩16,560,000 a year during the degree (2026)
Visa
D-2 (degree study)
Next deadline
The 2026 embassy round ran from Feb 12 to Feb 25, 2026. Check Study in Korea for the 2027 notice.
How to apply
- Check the rules on the official page to see if you can apply.
- Get your documents ready.
- Check the official page for the steps.