The Global Korea Scholarship 2024–25, previously known as the KGSP (Korean Government Scholarship Program), is an exceptional opportunity for international students to pursue higher education in South Korea. This fully-funded initiative by the Korean government aims to foster international education exchanges and build strong connections between participating countries and Korea. Here we’ll explore benefits, eligibility criteria, required documents, and the application process to guide prospective students through this golden opportunity.
Benefits of the Scholarship and Scholarship Details:
The Global Korea Scholarship 2024 offers fully-funded opportunities for graduate degrees, including Masters and Doctoral programs, as well as research programs. The scholarship is highly competitive, with a total of 2,200 awards available. These awards cover various academic fields and majors at renowned Korean universities, making it one of the world’s most prestigious government scholarship programs.
Key Details:
Degree Programs:
Master’s, PhD, and Research Programs
Duration:
∙ Master’s Degree: 3 years (1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program)
∙ Doctoral Degree: 4 years (1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program)
∙ Research Program: 6 months or 1 year
Awards:
2,200 awards (800 for the embassy track and 1,400 for the university track)
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Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Global Korea Scholarship 2024, applicants must meet specific criteria:
∙ Nationals of participating countries
∙ No dual or Korean citizenship
∙ Expected graduation by July 31st, 2024, for applicants not graduated at the time of applying ∙ Top 20% of class or CGPA equal to or above 2.64/4.00
∙ Age under 40 years
∙ Good mental and physical health
∙ Bachelor’s degree for Master’s program, Master’s degree for PhD program
∙ Research Program applicants need an invitation from an NIIED-designated Korean university ∙ English language proficiency requirements
Required Documents:
Applicants must provide a set of documents to complete their application:
∙ Proof of Citizenship
∙ Certificate of Graduation
∙ Academic Transcript
∙ Score Report of Korean or English Proficiency Test
∙ Passport Copy
∙ Personal Statement
∙ Two Letters of Recommendation
∙ GKS Applicant Agreement
∙ Personal Medical Assessment ∙ Awards or Publications (If Any)
Application Process:
Applying for the Global Korea Scholarship 2024 can be done through two tracks: Embassy Track and University Track.
Embassy Track:
1. Apply through the South Korean Embassy in your home country.
2. Embassies will nominate eligible applicants to apply to specific universities. 3. NIIED will make the final selection.
University Track:
1. Apply directly to the chosen Korean university.
2. The university nominates you as a GKS candidate and sends the nomination to NIIED.
Application Deadline:
The application deadlines vary for Embassy Track and University Track and depend on the Korean Embassy in your country or the selected university. It is crucial to check with the respective institutions for specific deadlines and not miss out on this incredible opportunity.
