Is there an age limit and minimum academic cutoff for me to apply for the GKS Graduate scholarship?
12 Oct 2026 · Answered by Vishnu priyanga · 2 min read
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For the GKS Graduate scholarship you must be under 40 years old as of September 1 of the selection year. The academic cutoff is typically a minimum of 80 percent marks or a top 20 percent class rank, or a CGPA of 2.64 out of 4.0 per official tables.
To apply for the GKS Graduate scholarship you must be under 40 on September 1 of the selection year. You also need roughly 80 percent marks, a top 20 percent class rank, or a CGPA of 2.64 out of 4.0.
Key Details for the Master's Track
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Age limit | Under 40 as of September 1 of the selection year |
| Minimum academic cutoff | 80 percent marks, or top 20 percent rank, or CGPA 2.64 out of 4.0 using official conversion tables |
| Benefits | Full tuition waiver, economy return flight, living stipend of KRW 1,000,000 (approx INR 72,300) per month, health insurance and a settlement allowance of KRW 200,000 (approx INR 14,460) |
| Course period | 3 years: 1 year of Korean language training plus 2 years of master's study |
| Application tracks | Embassy track (up to 3 universities) or university track (1 designated university) |
Timeline and Checklist
- Projected timeline for 2027, not yet official: guidelines in early February, embassy track deadline from mid-February to early March, and university track deadline in March to April.
- Get degree certificates and transcripts apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs before the final rounds.
- A valid TOPIK Level 5 or 6 usually lets you skip the language year.
- Candidates who already hold a master's degree from a Korean university cannot apply for another master's under this scheme.
My Advice
Check your age and your marks conversion first, because those two are the easiest ways to be rejected early. Then choose your track and begin document authentication well before the deadline. Timelines are only probable, so follow the official portal.
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