GKS / KGSP Scholarship 2026

The GKS scholarship covers 100% tuition fees, a monthly living allowance of ₩900,000 (approximately ₹58,000), round-trip economy airfare, settlement allowance of ₩200,000 on arrival, medical insurance, Korean language training period (1 year), and a research allowance of ₩210,000–240,000/month for graduate students.

The Embassy Recommendation track typically opens in January–February with deadline in March 2026. The University Recommendation track varies by university but is generally in September–November. IMA alerts students when applications open.

GKS Undergraduate: Age 25 or below, completed 12th with 80%+ in all subjects, both parents must be non-Korean. GKS Graduate: Age 40 or below, completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree with CGPA 2.64/4.0 or higher (equivalent to approximately 60%), parents non-Korean.

GKS is highly competitive — South Korea receives applications from 140+ countries with limited spots. Approximately 150–200 spots are available for Indian students across both UG and PG tracks. Strong academics, a well-written study plan, and relevant extracurriculars significantly improve chances.

No Korean is required at the time of application. All GKS scholars attend a mandatory 1-year Korean Language Institute course before their main degree begins — fully paid by NIIED. If you already have TOPIK Level 3+, you may be exempt from the language year.

GKS sends scholars to over 63 designated Korean universities including KAIST, Seoul National University, Yonsei, Korea University, POSTECH, and many more. You list your preferences and NIIED makes the final placement based on your scores and field of study.