Post Date: September 11, 2024
The prestigious Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2025 Undergraduate program is now open, offering international students a fully-funded opportunity to pursue bachelor’s degrees in South Korea. If you dream of studying in one of Asia’s most advanced educational systems, this is the chance you’ve been waiting for!
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Why Apply for GKS 2025?
The Global Korea Scholarship is designed to promote academic exchange and foster stronger global relationships by enabling students from around the world to pursue higher education in Korea. In 2025, the program continues to offer exceptional benefits, including full tuition coverage, a monthly stipend, and more, making it one of the world’s top scholarships.
Scholarship Duration
- Bachelor’s Degree: 5-7 years (1 year of Korean language training + 4-6 years of degree study)
- Associate Degree: 3-4 years (1 year of Korean language training + 2-3 years of degree study)
GKS 2025 Scholarship Benefits
Selected students will receive:
- Airfare
- Full tuition
- Monthly stipend (over 1,000,000 KRW)
- Settlement and research allowances
- Medical insurance
- Korean proficiency grants
- TOPIK exam fees
- Degree completion grants
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the GKS 2025 program:
- Nationality: Applicants must be citizens of NIIED-designated countries.
- Education: High school graduates or those with an associate degree (applicants expecting to graduate must provide relevant certificates).
- GPA: Must meet one of the following:
- 80% or higher on a 100-point scale or rank in the top 20% of their class.
- Cumulative GPA of at least 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0.
- Age: Under 25 years (born after March 1, 2000).
- Health: Good physical and mental health.
How to Apply
Applicants can only apply to universities and programs listed in the University Information file available on the official Study in Korea website. Ensure to check the guidelines for both Embassy Track and University Track applications.
For more information and to access the complete list of eligible universities, visit the Study in Korea official website.
