Global Korea Graduate Degrees: 2,200 Full Scholarships Now Open for International Students 2024
2024 Global Korea Scholarship
n the year 2024, the Korean government endeavors to extend invitations to 2,200 international students for participation in the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship program tailored for graduate degrees.
Prospective candidates are required to apply either through a Korean Embassy corresponding to their nationality (embassy track) or directly to one of the designated universities (university track).
For comprehensive details about the program, kindly review all attached documents attentively.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The Global Korea Scholarship endeavors to provide international students with the opportunity to pursue academic degrees at esteemed higher educational institutions in Korea. This initiative aims to foster international education exchange and bolster the bonds of friendship between Korea and participating countries. (Note: The Korean Government Scholarship Programs were consolidated and rebranded as the Global Korea Scholarship in 2010, hereafter referred to as GKS.)
PROGRAMS AND UNIVERSITIES
Degree Programs:
- Master’s Degree: 1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program
- Doctoral Degree: 1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program
- Research Period: 6 months or 1 year
Application Tracks:
- Japanese applicants will be considered and awarded under the Korea-Japan Government Scholarship Program's quota. (The final number of successful candidates may be subject to adjustment).
- Quota:
- Embassy Track:
- Total: 737
- General: 368
- Specialization: 627
- Overseas Korean: 44
- Subtotal: 1039
- University Track:
- General: 375
- R-GKS: 630
- R&D: 300
- Global Network: 80
- Research: 15
- Subtotal: 1400
- Embassy Track:
Available Fields of Study and Universities:
- All academic fields established by the GKS participating universities are eligible.
- Evening, short-term, online, and distant-learning programs are not applicable.
- Applicants must apply only to universities and departments listed in the "University Information" file provided on the GKS Notice post on the Study in Korea website.
PROGRAM QUOTA
- Embassy Track:
- General: 737 scholars from 147 countries or regions
- Overseas Korean: 20 scholars from 12 countries or regions
- International Reconstruction Talent program (IRT): 44 scholars from Ukraine
- University Track:
- General: 375 scholars from 57 countries or regions
- R-GKS: 630 scholars from 59 countries or regions
- R&D: 300 scholars from all countries around the world
- Global Network: 80 scholars from all countries around the world
- Research: 15 scholars from 156 countries or regions
ELIGIBILITY
Nationality:
- Applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries invited to participate in the GKS program.
- Applicants or their parents must not hold Korean citizenship.
- Dual citizenship holders, including Korean citizenship, are ineligible unless they renounce their Korean citizenship and provide documentation as proof.
Level of Education:
- Master’s Degree: Bachelor’s degree or expected graduation by July 31st, 2024.
- Doctoral Degree: Master’s degree.
- Research: Post-Doctorate or doctoral degree.
- Exchange Professor Program: Must be currently teaching at a university as a professor.
Grades:
- Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) or ranking from the previous degree program must meet specific conditions.
- Applicants must submit an academic transcript with CGPA or ranking information.
Age:
- Must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1984).
- Academic professors in Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipient countries under 45 years of age (born after September 1, 1979) are eligible.
Health:
- All applicants must be in good mental and physical health to study in Korea for the program's duration.
Additional Requirements for Global Network Program:
- No age limitations.
- Must be current/prospective officials, professionals, or students in the field of global affairs.
- Master’s degree program within a 2-year duration only (No Korean language program).
RESTRICTIONS
Restrictions on Eligibility:
- Various restrictions apply to individuals who have graduated from Korean high schools or universities, including those who completed online curriculums from Korean educational institutions.
- Current final-year students at Korean universities cannot apply.
- Previous recipients of Korean government scholarships for degree programs are ineligible.
- Former GKS scholars whose scholarships were terminated during their enrollment due to withdrawal or forfeiture are ineligible.
Additional Restrictions:
- Duplicate submissions are prohibited.
- Applicants must comply with any additional restrictions or eligibility criteria set by each university or department.
SELECTION PROCESS AND TIMELINE
Selection Process:
- Embassy Track: 1st Round of Selection, Recommendation to NIIED, 2nd Round of Selection, 3rd Round of Selection (Embassy Track Candidates)
- University Track: 1st Round of Selection, Recommendation to NIIED, 2nd Round of Selection
Selection Timeline:
- Embassy Track:
- 1st Round (February to March),
- 2nd Round (Early April to late May),
- 3rd Round (Late June)
- University Track:
- 1st Round (February to April),
- 2nd Round (Late April to late May)
Important Dates and Deadlines:
- Various deadlines for application submission, result announcements, and recommendation to NIIED.
APPLICATION AND EVALUATION
Application Period:
- Check respective embassy/university websites.
Application Considerations:
- Correctly list the desired university/department.
- Ensure the applicant's English name matches their passport.
- Verify completeness and authenticity of all documents.
Evaluation Criteria:
- Qualification and competency review.
- Vacancy filling and authenticity checks.
Evaluation Preferences:
- Given to certain categories of applicants, including overseas Koreans, low-income backgrounds, and language proficiency.
Note: Starting from 2024 GKS Selection, additional points will be awarded based on language proficiency in Korean and English, with preference given to applicants with higher proficiency levels.
SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS
Scholarship Duration:
- Detailed duration provided for each degree program.
Scholarship Benefits:
- Detailed benefits provided for each category of GKS scholars.
Important Notes on Scholarship Benefits:
- Various important notes provided regarding scholarship benefits, including withdrawal policies and exemptions based on language proficiency.
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