The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) 2027 is a fully funded award from the Korean government for undergraduate study. It covers tuition, a living allowance, airfare and a year of Korean language training. The embassy track closed on 30 September 2026. University track deadlines run into November 2026 for some programmes. See the KAIST Scholarship 2027 for another Korea option.
Overview
- Host country, South Korea
- Host schools, Participating Korean universities
- Level of study, Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
- Value, Tuition, stipend, airfare, language year
- Nationality, Invited countries (embassy track) or all countries (some university track)
- Funded by, Korean Government (NIIED)
Benefits of the Global Korea Scholarship 2027
First, NIIED covers most tuition (university covers any excess and admission fees). Also, scholars receive an all-inclusive allowance of about KRW 13.56 million during the language year and KRW 14.4 million during the degree. Plus, a round-trip economy airfare is provided. In short, the award covers the main costs of study and living.
- Tuition support
- Living allowance (covers housing and insurance)
- Round-trip airfare
- One year of Korean language training
- Settlement and completion grants
Who Should Apply
High school graduates or expected graduates under 25 with strong grades should look at this. University track remains a route for some applicants even after the embassy window closed.
Eligibility Requirements
Overall, applicants must meet age, citizenship and academic rules. However, check the official guidelines for your track.
- Born after 1 March 2002 (under 25 for 2027)
- Non-Korean citizenship (parents also non-Korean)
- High school graduate or expected by 31 December 2026
- Minimum grade average around 80 percent
- Invited country for embassy track
Two Application Tracks
Embassy track closed 30 September 2026. University track (including UIC) runs on each university’s schedule through November 2026 for some places.
Required Documents
- Application form and personal statement
- High school transcripts and certificate
- Recommendation letters
- Passport copy
- Any university-specific items
How to Apply
First, check if your country or preferred university still has an open track. Next, apply online via Study in Korea for embassy track (already closed) or directly to the university for university track. Then, submit all documents before the relevant deadline. Compare with the Honjo International Scholarship 2027.
Application Deadline
Embassy track closed 30 September 2026 at 18:00 KST. University track deadlines vary by school and run into November 2026 for remaining places. Confirm on the official Study in Korea site or individual university pages.
Final Thoughts
Overall, GKS 2027 remains one of the strongest fully funded undergraduate options in Asia. However, the main embassy window has closed, so check university track carefully. Look at the KAIST Scholarship 2027 for graduate-level fully funded study in Korea.
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