When can I apply for the GKS Scholarship 2027 from India, and what eligibility do I need to meet?
The GKS 2027 undergraduate Embassy Track window for Indian students ran from September 15 to September 30, 2026 and has closed. Eligibility was Class 12 graduates under 25 as per the official birth-date cut-off, with around 80 percent marks, among other routes.
The Embassy Track window for the Global Korea Scholarship 2027 undergraduate programme ran from September 15 to September 30, 2026 and closed on September 30 at 6:00 PM KST. Check the official notice for the next cycle.
GKS-U 2027 at a Glance
| Detail | What it says |
|---|---|
| Application window | September 15 to September 30, 2026 |
| Closing time | September 30, 2026, 6:00 PM KST |
| Eligibility | Class 12 graduates under 25 as per the official birth-date cut-off with at least 80% marks, one of several qualifying routes |
| Coverage | 100% tuition, return airfare, a one-year language course and a monthly allowance up to 1.2 million KRW (approx INR 86,760) |
| Duration | 5 to 7 years for Bachelor's degrees, including the first language year |
Seats and Scale
- India has 4 dedicated Embassy Track seats (2 General, 2 Regional).
- You also get access to 100 global UIC seats.
- The 2027 programme offers 286 scholarships for international students.
My Advice
This window has closed, so keep your Class 12 marksheet and ID documents ready ahead of the next cycle. Read the official application guidelines carefully, because dates, quotas and allowances can change, and check the official page for the latest figure.
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