{"id":70258,"date":"2025-01-30T10:45:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-30T10:45:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=70258"},"modified":"2025-02-03T05:42:11","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T05:42:11","slug":"gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/","title":{"rendered":"GKS Graduate Scholarship Program 2025: Your Gateway to Studying in South Korea"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>For students aspiring to pursue higher education in South Korea, the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Graduate Program 2025 offers a prestigious and fully funded opportunity. Formerly known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), this initiative aims to foster international exchange and strengthen ties between Korea and participating countries by providing outstanding students with the chance to study at top Korean universities.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Why_Choose_the_GKS_Graduate_Scholarship\" title=\"Why Choose the GKS Graduate Scholarship?\">Why Choose the GKS Graduate Scholarship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Key_Information\" title=\"Key Information\">Key Information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Scholarship_Period\" title=\"Scholarship Period\">Scholarship Period<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Benefits\" title=\"Benefits\">Benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Eligibility_Criteria\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;\">Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Application_Process\" title=\"Application Process\">Application Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Key_Dates_and_Deadlines\" title=\"Key Dates and Deadlines\">Key Dates and Deadlines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/gks-graduate-scholarship-program-your-gateway-to-studying-in-south-korea\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_the_GKS_Graduate_Scholarship\"><\/span><strong>Why Choose the GKS Graduate Scholarship?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GKS Graduate Scholarship is one of the most sought-after programs due to its extensive benefits. It not only covers tuition fees but also provides living expenses, airfare, medical insurance, and settlement support, allowing students to focus entirely on their studies and research in South Korea\u2019s dynamic academic environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Information\"><\/span><strong>Key Information<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Country:<\/strong> South Korea<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Universities:<\/strong> All South Korean Universities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Level:<\/strong> Masters, PhD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Deadline: <\/strong>Different (February-April)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyinkorea.go.kr\/ko\/scholarship\/Gks1NoticeDetail.do?nttId=4269\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Official Link<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarship_Period\"><\/span><strong>Scholarship Period<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Master\u2019s Degree Program:<\/strong> 3 years (1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Doctoral Degree Program: <\/strong>4 years (1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Program: <\/strong>6 months or 1 year<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Global Network Program:<\/strong> Master\u2019s degree within 2 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits\"><\/span><strong>Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Full Tuition Coverage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monthly Stipend:\n<ul>\n<li>Korean language Program: 14,160,000 KRW or <strong>INR 8.5 Lakhs per year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Degree Program: 15,720,000 KRW or<strong> INR 9.4 Lakhs per year&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Program: 19,800,000 KRW or<strong> INR 11.7 Lakhs per year<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airfare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Settlement Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Korean Language Training: One year of language training before the commencement of the degree program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical Insurance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research and Thesis Support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span><strong>Eligibility Criteria&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for the GKS Graduate Scholarship, applicants must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Nationality &#8211; <\/strong>Applicants must be from a country that has diplomatic relations with South Korea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational Background &#8211; <\/strong>Must hold a bachelor\u2019s degree for master\u2019s programs or a master\u2019s degree for doctoral programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Academic Performance &#8211;<\/strong> A GPA of 80% or higher from the last educational institution attended.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Requirement &#8211; <\/strong>Applicants must be under 40 years old at the time of application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health Condition &#8211; <\/strong>Candidates must be in good physical and mental health to study in South Korea.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Language ability &#8211; <\/strong>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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process\"><\/span><strong>Application Process<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying for the GKS Graduate Scholarship involves multiple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Choose a University and Program: <\/strong>Applicants must select from the designated universities participating in the GKS program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit Applications:<\/strong> Candidates can apply through the <strong>Embassy Track (via the South Korean embassy in their home country) or the University Track (directly to the Korean university).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Documentation:<\/strong> Required documents include academic transcripts, degree certificates, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and proof of nationality.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interview: <\/strong>Shortlisted candidates may undergo an interview process conducted by the respective embassy or university.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Selection:<\/strong> Successful candidates receive their final selection confirmation from the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) in South Korea.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Dates_and_Deadlines\"><\/span><strong>Key Dates and Deadlines<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Application Start Date:<\/strong> February 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application Deadline:<\/strong> Varies by country and university (typically March-April 2025)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Results Announcement:<\/strong> June 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scholarship Start: <\/strong>September 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The GKS Graduate Scholarship Program 2025 is an incredible opportunity for students who wish to pursue their master\u2019s or doctoral degrees in South Korea. With full financial support and access to top-tier universities, scholars can achieve academic excellence while experiencing the vibrant culture of Korea. Start preparing your application early, gather the necessary documents, and take the first step towards a life-changing academic journey in South Korea now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1738155865939\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. How many departments and universities can I apply for admission?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>If you apply through a university track, you may choose only ONE university and ONE department. If you apply through an embassy track, you may choose up to THREE universities under Type A and B. Please remember that at least one of your choices must be from Type B universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1738155745831\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. I transferred to my university, but the official academic transcript issued by my university does not indicate the GPA of my previous university. How should I submit my academic record?\u00a0<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Please submit an official academic transcript issued by the university you graduated from. If the transcript does not indicate your grades of the entire degree curriculum, please submit your academic records of the previous university as a supplementary document as a reference material. The CGPA required in the application should be the one shown on the official academic transcript from the\u00a0university you have graduated from.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1738155953652\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. I am planning to apply through a university track. Can I submit my application to multiple universities?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>University track applicants can only apply to one university and one department. If an applicant is found to have applied to more than two universities, his\/her application document will be excluded from the next round of evaluation. Even after the announcement of qualified applicants, scholarships may be cancelled. Embassy track applicants whose applications have not passed the first round may apply to a university track once more. However, applicants cannot apply for both tracks at once.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1738155891380\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. Is it mandatory for all GKS scholars to pass at least Level 3 in TOPIK after one year of the Korean Language Program?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, every GKS scholar must achieve at least Level 3 on TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) within a yearlong Korean language program to proceed to his or her degree program (except scholars in a research program, global network program, current academic professors enrolled in a 100% English-taught program, or IRTS Korean Language Program scholars who achieve TOPIK\/TOPIK IBT Level 3 or higher.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1738155942184\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \">Q. The degree program I applied to is taught in English only. May I be exempt from the Korean Language Program?<\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>One year long Korean language program is an important part of the GKS program. All GKS scholars must take a Korean language program regardless of the curriculum of the degree program.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> For students aspiring to pursue higher education in South Korea, the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Graduate Program 2025 offers a prestigious and fully funded opportunity. Formerly known as the Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP), this initiative aims to foster international exchange and strengthen ties between Korea and participating countries by providing outstanding students with the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":62,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,3],"tags":[],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70258"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/62"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=70258"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70258\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":70308,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/70258\/revisions\/70308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=70258"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=70258"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=70258"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}