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National Institute for International Education(NIIED) is a Responsible Administrative Agency under the Ministry of Education. The Institute is working for internationalization of Korean education, with an aim of developing and cultivating competitive human resources in the Global Era.
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) 2026 is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship managed by NIIED, offering international students the chance to pursue Bachelor’s or Associate degrees at top Korean universities.It promotes academic excellence, global cultural exchange, and cross-national collaboration through Embassy, University, and UIC tracks.Students receive full financial support for tuition, living, airfare, language training, and more.
Must be a citizen of a participating country (non-Korean nationality; parents also non-Korean).
Age: Under 25 (born after March 1, 2001).
Education: High school graduate (or expected to graduate by Dec 31, 2025).
Grades: Minimum GPA 80% or top 20% (or CGPA ≥ 2.64/4.0).
Health: Physically and mentally fit.
Not previously enrolled in or graduated from a Korean university under a GKS program.
Apply online via Study in Korea.Submit required documents:
Application form
Personal statement & study plan
Two recommendation letters
Medical assessment
Authenticated transcripts & graduation certificate
Passport & citizenship proof
Selection includes embassy/university screening, interviews, and final review by NIIED.
National Institute for International Education (NIIED) - Ministry of Education, Republic of Korea
191, Jeongjail-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea, International
501-1000
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