Campus Business (September 16, 2024) – Have you ever dreamed of studying in Korea for free? The 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) offers just that opportunity, providing full financial support for international students seeking undergraduate education in South Korea. From tuition fees to living expenses, language training, and even travel costs, this prestigious scholarship ensures that students can focus on their academic and cultural experiences without financial worries.
Key Scholarship Details
- Application Deadlines:
- Embassy Track: Deadlines vary by country, with the first-round results expected by October 11, 2024.
- University Track: The submission deadline is shortly after October 25, 2024.
Scholarship Overview
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) is a fully funded scholarship that covers all necessary expenses for international students pursuing undergraduate degrees in South Korea. Whether applying through the University Track or Embassy Track, students will receive a comprehensive support package that includes tuition, living expenses, language training, and airfare.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for this prestigious scholarship, applicants must:
- Be international students with both parents holding citizenship from a country invited by the GKS program (dual citizens with Korean nationality are not eligible).
- Be under 25 years old (born after March 1, 2000).
- Have completed high school by March 1, 2025, with a GPA of 80% or higher, or be in the top 20% of their class.
Fields of Study
All academic fields offered by participating Korean universities are eligible for the Global Korea Scholarship, allowing students to pursue the discipline of their choice.
How to Apply
To apply for the Global Korea Scholarship, students must:
- Choose an application track: either the Embassy Track or University Track.
- Gather the required documents, including:
- Personal statement and study plan.
- Recommendation letter, citizenship, and graduation certificates.
- Language proficiency proof and medical assessment.
- Submit the application either through the Korean embassy in your home country or directly to the university.
For more details, visit the official GKS webpage.
Benefits of the Award
- Tuition: Full tuition coverage (up to 5 million KRW per semester).
- Language Training: One year of Korean language training before starting undergraduate studies.
- Monthly Allowance: A 900,000 KRW stipend for living expenses.
- Airfare: Round-trip airfare to and from South Korea.
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage during the program.
- Settlement and Completion Grants: Receive 200,000 KRW upon arrival and 100,000 KRW upon graduation.
- Proficiency Grant: Additional stipends for students achieving high Korean proficiency through the TOPIK exam.
Duration of the Award
The GKS scholarship covers one year of language training, followed by up to four years of undergraduate study at a participating Korean university, depending on the chosen program.
Selection Process
The selection process for the GKS-U Scholarship is divided into three rounds:
- Document Screening: Conducted by the Korean embassy or the chosen university.
- NIIED Screening: Carried out by the National Institute for International Education.
- University Selection: For those applying via the Embassy Track.
Award Location and Number of Scholarships
The Global Korea Scholarship is taken at various participating universities in South Korea. The number of awards varies each year, depending on the capacity of the program and the available slots at universities.
If you are an international student looking to experience top-tier education in Korea, the Global Korea Scholarship offers a life-changing opportunity to study for free while immersing yourself in Korean culture.
For more information on this exceptional scholarship, visit the official GKS website.
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