The Government of Korea and the Ministry of Education are accepting the applications Global Korea Scholarship 2021 or Korean Government Scholarship for International students all around the world to study in Korea. Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) or KGSP 2021 has announced for international students in Korea on Fully Funded Scholarship. GKS Scholarship or KGSP for Graduate for to select the 1276 students All nationalities (153 countries).


Korea Scholarship or GKS Scholarship 2021 for Graduate is for Master, Ph.D. and Post-Doctoral degree-seeking students who want to enroll in their Higher studies under Supervision of Researchers or professors of Korean Universities Professors. Korea Scholarship has the previous name of the Korean Government Scholarship Program for International Students. You can also apply for Newcastle University Overseas Research Scholarship UK 2021




Global Korea Scholarship 2021 Details

Organization Global Korea Scholarship
Country Korea
Study Level Master, PhD & Postdoc
Deadline Vary from University to university & Embassy

Step by Step Guide

How to Apply to KGSP/GKS: Korea Government Scholarship Program AKA GLOBAL KOREA SCHOLARSHIP

No of Scholarship

The total number of Seats for the  Scholarship is 1276.

  • Embassy: 650
  • University: 626

Degrees level

  • Master/MPhil
  • PhD
  • Research
  • Postdoctoral

Documents Required

  • Application form
  • Personal Statement
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal
  • 2 Letter of Recommendation
  • Consent letter or Invitation Letter
  • Medical Report
  • Educational Documents (Degrees, Transcripts)
  • Proof of Citizenships (Passport, ID Card)
  • Language Proof (optional)
  • Other Supporting Documents (optional)

Also apply: Zhejiang University China International Postdoctoral Exchange Fellowship Program 2021




Korea Scholarship Benefits

KGSP Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship, which will cover the following thing:

  • Airfare
  • Registration and Tuition fee
  • Accommodation
  • Monthly Stipend of (Degree Program) 1,000,000 KRW per month, (Research Program) 1,500,000 KRW,
  • Research Allowance
  • Health Insurance and other support.

Also, Check Fully Funded Australia Awards Scholarships 2021 | Study in Australia




How to Apply for Korea Scholarship

Interested and Eligible Students are encouraged to apply for the Korea Scholarship 2021 for their higher studies.

There are two tracks (you can apply for both to secure) to apply in Global Korea Scholarship 2021

  • Embassy Track
  • University Track

Embassy Track

Korean Embassies in your countries will announce the official Korea scholarship 2021 or KGSP and you have to submit your applications to Korean embassies.

Mostly Embassies announce  Korea Scholarship in Feb-March

University Track

Find out the relevant professors form Korean Universities related to your Research Interest and Contact for Consent Letter and mention you are willing to apply for Global Korea Scholarship 2021.

After getting the Consent letter you need to submit the applications ( according to university admission procedure) to the university and mention his/her name in your application.

Application form of Global Korea Scholarship 2021 or KGSP




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