GKS Scholarship 2027: Fully Funded Undergraduate Scholarship in South Korea
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The GKS Scholarship 2027, officially known as the Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U), is now accepting applications for international students who want to pursue undergraduate study in South Korea.
📌 Scholarship at a Glance
| Host Country: | 🌍 South Korea |
| Study In / University: | 🏛️ South Korea (Designated Partner Universities) |
| Degree Level: | 🎓 Undergraduate (Bachelor's / Associate) |
| Financial Coverage: | 💰 Fully Funded (Tuition + KRW 900,000/mo + Airfare + Insurance) |
| Application Deadline: | ⏰ September - October 2026 (Varies by Embassy) |
| Official Portal: | Open Application Portal ↗ |
🎁 What Does This Scholarship Cover?
- Full Tuition Fee Covered (for 1 year language + 4-6 year degree)
- Monthly Living Allowance of 900,000 KRW per month
- Round-trip Economy Class Flight Ticket to South Korea
- 1-Year Intensive Korean Language Training at designated institution
- National Health Insurance & Medical Support Coverage
- Settlement Allowance & Completion Grant upon graduation
👥 Who Can Apply? Eligibility Requirements
- All international applicants are eligible (Citizens of South Korea are NOT eligible)
- Must be under 25 years of age as of March 1, 2027
- High school graduates or expected to graduate by the application deadline
- Cumulative GPA within the top 20% of high school graduating class or minimum 80% marks
- Must be in good health, both mentally and physically
📁 Required Documents
Completed GKS-U Application Form
Personal Statement & Statement of Purpose
Comprehensive Study Plan
One Letter of Recommendation from academic referee
GKS Applicant Agreement & Personal Medical Assessment
High School Graduation Certificate (or Expected Graduation Certificate)
Official Academic Transcripts with GPA conversion
Proof of Citizenship (Applicant & Parents' Passports / National IDs)
📝 How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
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Step 1: Choose your application track — Embassy Track (via Korean Embassy in your home country) or University Track (direct to Korean University).
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Step 2: Download the official 2027 GKS-U guidelines, application forms, and university information files.
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Step 3: Prepare all required academic and personal documents, ensuring proper consular authentication or apostille.
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Step 4: Submit the complete application dossier before the embassy or university deadline.
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Step 5: Attend the interview round if shortlisted, and await final selection announcement by NIIED.
The Korean government’s National Institute for International Education (NIIED) officially released the 2027 GKS-U Application Guidelines on September 9, 2026, together with application forms and university information files.
For students searching for a fully funded undergraduate scholarship in South Korea, GKS 2027 is one of the most prestigious opportunities in the world, fully covering tuition fees, flights, accommodation, and living expenses.
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