GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2026 (Fully Funded)

The Global Korea Scholarship for Bachelor's Degrees (GKS-U) is a Fully Funded Bachelor Scholarship in South Korea. The Scholarship is open for Citizens of GKS Scholarship Partnership countries. Approximately 280 new students will be given this scholarship to pursue their bachelor's program in 2026. It is a Fully Funded scholarship under the Korean Government. There is no requirement for IELTS for this scholarship. Below are additional details regarding the GKS Undergraduate Scholarship requirements, financial aids, and applying procedure.

Details About the GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2026

Host Country: South Korea

Degree Level: Undergraduate, Associate Degree

Number of Scholarships: 367

Deadlines:

30th September 2025 (Embassy Track)

31st October 2025 (University Track)

What is Embassy Track and University Track?

On the embassy track, you will need to apply via the Korean Embassy in which you are a citizen (embassy track). On the University track, you can apply directly to one of the recommended universities (university track).

GKS Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits

The Scholarship Includes:

Return Air Ticket.

Full tuition fee.

Settlement Allowance

Monthly Allowance

1-Year Korean Language Training Fee

Degree Program Tuition Fee

Thesis (Dissertation) Printing Fee Reimbursement

Medical Allowance

Degree Completion Grants

Korean Proficiency Grants

Discovery of Korean culture.

Enrich Korean education.

Professional and individual growth of people.

Prosperity across the world.

Program Duration

Associate Degree: 1 year study of the Korean language program, 2~3 years study of the degree program.

Undergraduate Degree: 1 year study of the Korean language program, 4~6 years study of the degree program.

Eligibility Criteria for the GKS Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

You must be a citizen of a Global Korea Scholarship partner country.

You must not hold a bachelor's degree.

Your academic grade (CGPA) must meet one of the following:

Greater than 2.64 out of 4.0

Greater than 2.80 out of 4.3

Greater than 2.91 out of 4.5

Greater than 3.23 out of 5.0

Your percentile score must be 80% and above.

You must be under 25 years of age.

You must be physically fit.

You must have no criminal record.

"Result Waiting" applicants:

Graduating applicants should first submit a certificate of anticipated graduation at the time of application.

Documents Needed

Application form.

Personal statement.

Check: How to Make a Perfect Statement of Purpose for Scholarship

Study plan.

Letter of recommendation.

Check: How to Make a Recommendation Letter for a Scholarship

GKS applicant agreement.

Personal medical evaluation.

Certificate of graduation.

Academic transcripts.

Proof of citizenship of parents.

Overseas Korean Documentation proof, if required.

Valid TOPIK or English proficieschncy certificate or English Language Proficiency from the past institute.

Awards and other certificates.

Copy of passport.

Procedure to apply for the GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2026?

For the GKS Korean Government scholarship application, you have two application methods:

Embassy Track: You send your application to the Korean Embassy in your native country.

University Track: You apply directly to a participating university in Korea.