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2025 Global Korea Scholarship

02/27/2025 - 10:15 a 03/10/2025 - 04:00

Graduate Degree Program

I. Program Objectives

Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea in pursuit of academic degrees, which will enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.

II. Degree Programs and Universities

Program Master´s Degree Doctoral Degree Research
Period

1 year of Korean language program 

+ 2 years of degree program

1 year of Korean language program

+ 3 years of dregree program

 6 months or 1 year

Available Fields of Study and Universities

Available Universities by Type

Classification Available Universities

Type A

(33 institutions)

 Academy of Korean Studies, Ajou University, Chung-Ang University, Dankook University, Dongguk University, Duksung Women's University, Ewha Womans University, GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology), Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Hanyang University (ERICA), Hanyang University (Seoul), Hongik University, Incheon National University, Inha University, KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), KDI School of Public Policy and Management, Konkuk University, Kookmin University, Korea University, Kyung Hee University, POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), Seokyeong University, Seoul National University, SeoulTech (Seoul National University of Science and Technology), Sogang University, Sookmyung Women's University, Soongsil University, Sungkyunkwan University, Sungshin Women's University, Tech University of Korea, UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology), University of Seoul, Yonsei University

Type B

(41 institutions)

 Busan University of Foreign Studies, Changwon National University, Cheongju University, Chonnam National University, Chosun University, Chungbuk National University, Chungnam National University, Daegu Catholic University, Daegu University, Daejeon University, Dong-A University, Dongseo University, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gyeongguk National University (Andong National University), Gyeongsang National University, Hannam University, Hoseo University, Inje University, Jeju National University, Jeonbuk National University, Kangwon National University, Keimyung University, Kongju National University, Konyang University, KOREATECH (Korea University of Technology and Education), Kumoh National Institute of Technology, Kunsan National University, Kyungpook National University, Kyungsung University, Mokwon University, National Korea Maritime & Ocean University, Pai Chai University, Pukyong National University, Pusan National University, Semyung University, Silla University, Soonchunhyang University, Sun Moon University, Sunchon National University, University of Ulsan, Yeungnam University

III. Eligibility

1. Nationality

  • All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program.
  • Applicants’ parents (or legal guardians) must hold citizenship from another country other than Korea. If applicants or their parent hold dual citizenship (one who has both Korean citizenship and citizenship of another country), such applicant is NOT eligible to apply.
  • Applicants and their parents who had previously held Korean citizenship must submit documentation issued by the Korean government that proves their renunciation of Korean citizenship.
  • If an applicant’s citizenship is changed during the selection process, he or she will be excluded from the evaluation.

2. Level of Education

  • All applicants must have obtained the required degree (as specified below) or must be expected to graduate by July 31, 2025.

3. Grades

  • Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous degree program* must meet one of the conditions below;

For example, previous degree for a doctoral degree program applicant is a master’s degree program.

  1. Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked in the top 20% of one’s class
  2. CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0

NOTE: - Applicants must submit an academic transcript with CGPA or ranking information.

- If a transcript does not provide CGPA in any one of the accepted GPA scales (4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0 or 100 point scale), then the applicant must submit a transcript converted into one of the above GPA scales as a supplementary document.

- Applicants who are expected to graduate must submit their grades for all completed semesters at the time of application.

4. Age

  • Must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1985)

5. Language Ability

  • Applicants who are expected to complete the IRTS Korean language program by August 2025 are eligible to apply if they have achieved a TOPIK, TOPIK IBT Level 3 or higher.

※ Accepted certificates include TOPIK results from the 87th to the 100th exams and TOPIK IBT results from the 1st to the 7th exams. (Applicants who have not yet obtained a valid TOPIK certificate at the time of application may still apply.)

6. Health

  • All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.

7. Restriction

  • A person who has graduated (or is expected to graduate) from a Korean high school (including international schools) or a Korean university* is NOT eligible to apply.
  • A person who has previously received a scholarship from the Korean government is NOT eligible to apply.
  • Final successful candidates of the GKS degree program from the past three years who have withdrawn from the program or was disqualified from the program prior to enrollment cannot apply.

IV. Documents to Submit

In the following document, you will find an Application Checklist and al the Forms you have to submit:

Application Checklist (WORD, 78.36 KB)

Application Guidelines (PDF, 1.07 MB)

V. Scholarship Benefits

Scholarship Airfare Tuition Korean Language Training Fees Monthly Allowance
Recipient All GKS Scholars GKS Scholars in Degree Program GKS Scholars in Korean language Program All GKS Scholars
Benefits Economy class flight ticket (Actual expense) Up to 5 million KRW (Admission fee is covered by the university.) 5.2 million KRW (Four quarters)

- Korean language Program: 14,160,000 KRW per year

- Degree Program: 15,720,000 KRW per year

- Research Program: 19,800,000 KRW per year

VI. General Requirements

The selection process consists of 3 stages, in which the first stage is carried out through the Korean Embassy in Panama. 
Place of delivery of documents: At the reception desk of the Korean Embassy in Panama (The Tower Business Plaza, 5th Floor, 50th Street, San Francisco). 
All applicants must submit one set of original documents and three sets of copies. 
Please fill out the forms on computer. 
Please send the documents in advance to the following e-mail address: [email protected].

If you have any questions regarding the submission of documents, please contact: [email protected]:
Manager: Sarah Ramos 
Email: [email protected] 
Phone: 264-8203

VII. Deadline

Deadline for submission of documents March 10, 2025, (09:00-17:00, lunchtime 12:00-13:30)