National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees 2027 (정부초청 외국인 학부 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 25. High school graduate. Neither you nor your parents hold Korean citizenship. 286 places.
Cost or pay
Covers tuition up to ₩5,000,000 a semester, a year of Korean, and flights. Pays ₩14,400,000 a year during the degree
Visa
D-2 (degree study)
Next deadline
The embassy track closed on Sep 30, 2026. The university track closes at each university between September and November 2026.
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.