GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship – Fully Funded

This is the start of the 2025 Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate degree programs. The GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Grant 2025 is a grant that the South Korean government will pay for in full. There is no need to take the IELTS for this grant. There are 367 grants this year, up from 267 last year. Seventy grants are available through the Embassy Track, and two hundred and eighty are available through the University Track. For the embassy option, you need to apply through the Korean Embassy in the country where you are a citizen. If you choose the University track, you can apply straight to one of the name universities. Here are the steps you need to take to apply.

Details About GKS Korean Government Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

• Host Country: South Korea
• Degree Level: Undergraduate, Associate Degree
• Number of Scholarships: 367

GKS Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits

In South Korea, the Korean government and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Korea fully fund the GKS Scholarship. It is the biggest scholarship program that the Korean government has ever run.

The Scholarship Covers:

• Airfare (Return Air Ticket)
• Full tuition fees.
• Settlement Allowance
• Monthly Allowance
• 1-Year Korean Language Training Fee
• Degree Program Tuition Fee
• Thesis (Dissertation) Printing Fee Reimbursement
• Medical Allowance
• Degree Completion Grants
• Korean Proficiency Grants
• Exploration of Korean culture.
• Deepen Korean education.
• Professional and personal development of individuals.
• Prosperity around the globe.

Is the GKS scholarship available for Graduates?

Yes. In February 2025, the GKS Graduate Call for Master’s and PhD studies will start.

Duration of Program

• Associate Degree: 1 year of the Korean language program, 2~3 years of the degree program
• Undergraduate Degree: 1 year of the Korean language program, 4~6 years of the degree program

Study Fields

All fields of study that colleges that are part of GKS offer

Eligibility Criteria for the GKS Undergraduate Scholarship 2025

Citizenship:

• Requirement: Citizens of all countries can apply except Korean citizens.

Previous Degrees:

• Restriction: People who already have a bachelor’s degree can’t apply. You can only apply if you don’t have a bachelor’s degree.

Associate Degrees:

• Restriction: If you have an associate degree, you can only apply for bachelor’s programs. You can’t apply for higher degrees.

Academic Performance:

• CGPA Requirement:
  • Above 2.64 out of 4.0
  • Above 2.80 out of 4.3
  • Above 2.91 out of 4.5
  • Above 3.23 out of 5.0
• Score Percentile: Must be 80 percent or above.

Age:

• Requirement: Should be under the age of 25 years.

Health:

• Requirement: Must be in good health.

Criminal Record:

• Requirement: Must have no criminal record.

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Required Documents

• Application form.
• Personal statement
• Study plan.
• Letter of recommendation
• GKS applicant agreement.
• Personal medical assessment.
• Graduation certificate.
• Academic transcripts.
• Proof of the citizenship of parents.
• Awards and other certificates.
• Passport copy.
• Proof of overseas Korean documents, if you have any.
• Proof that you no longer hold Korean citizenship, if you have any.
• Proof of a Korean War veteran’s descendant, if there is any.
• Valid TOPIK or a certificate of English language proficiency or English Language Proficiency from a former school.

How to Apply

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Conclusion

International students can get the 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Undergraduate classes, which lets them study in South Korea for free thanks to the Korean government. This program is a big investment in your education and future job because it offers 367 scholarships that cover a wide range of costs, such as tuition, living expenses, and travel. Whether you apply through the Embassy Track or the University Track, don’t miss this chance to get a great education and learn about Korean culture. Make sure you meet the requirements and get your application ready so you can send it in before the deadline.

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