What does the GKS-U 2027 scholarship cover for me as an Indian student?
The GKS-U 2027 scholarship covers 100% tuition, return airfare, a one-year language course and a monthly undergraduate allowance up to 1.2 million KRW. It offers fully funded undergraduate seats in South Korea. Class 12 graduates under 25 with at least 80% marks are eligible.
GKS-U 2027 offers fully funded undergraduate seats in South Korea. It covers tuition, return airfare, a one-year language course and a monthly allowance, with the Embassy Track application window for Indians having closed on September 30, 2026.
What GKS-U 2027 Covers
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tuition | 100% covered |
| Airfare | Return airfare covered |
| Language | One-year language course |
| Monthly allowance | Up to 1.2 million KRW (approx INR 86,760) |
| Duration | 5 to 7 years for a Bachelor's, including the language year |
Eligibility and Seats
- Class 12 graduates under 25 years old, meeting the official birth-date cutoff, with at least 80% marks.
- India quota of 4 dedicated Embassy Track seats (2 General, 2 Regional), plus access to 100 global UIC seats.
- The programme offers 286 scholarships for international students in total.
- Embassy Track applications ran from September 15 to September 30, 2026, closing at 6:00 PM KST.
My Advice
The Embassy Track window for this cycle has closed, so check the official guidelines for the next cycle. Keep your Class 12 marks documents and age proof ready well ahead of time.
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