Korean Government 2024 Undergraduate Scholarships for Developing Countries for Bachelor

Korean Government 2024 Undergraduate Scholarships for Developing Countries for Bachelor
  •  Bachelor
  •  Not Specified
  •   Worldwide
  • $$  Varies

Twice in the year, Korean government invites 125 undergraduate/700 graduate international students from 156 countries, for degree(Undergraduate, Master’s & Doctoral) and non-degree research programs in Korea through the Korean Government Scholarship. 

The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is offered to international students who want to pursue Bachelors, Masters and PhD degrees in Korean Universities. The scholarship is aimed to provide international students with an opportunity to conduct advanced studies at higher educational institutions in Korea, to develop global leaders and strengthen Korea-friendly networks worldwide.

Korean government invites 125 international students from 67 countries who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Korea. To be selected as a GKS grantee, any applicant should successfully pass through the 1st selection process set by the Korean Embassy of his or her country of origin.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Citizenship: Candidates and their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship.
  • Age: KGSP-U: under 25, KGSP-G: under 40
  • Health: Candidates must be physically and mentally healthy for their studies in Korea.
  • Degree Requirements: KGSP-U: High school diploma, 
  • Grades: The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be 80% or higher; or, The CGPA must be 2.64/ 4.0, 2.80/ 4.3, 2.91/ 4.5, or 3.23/ 5.0 or higher.
  • Number of Scholarships: KGSP Undergraduate: around 170 grantees will be awarded annually.

Offered Benefits

Scholarship Benefits: 

  • Flight
  • Tuition
  • Stipend
  • Medical Insurance
  • Settlement Allowance
  • Completion Grant

Application Process

Applicants can apply for the Korean Government Scholarship through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University

1. 2025 GKS-U Application Guideline (English).pdf [968824 byte]
2. 2025 GKS-U Application Guidelines (Korean).pdf [769676 byte]
3. 2025 GKS-U Application Forms.docx [91170 byte]
4-1. 2025 GKS-U University Information(A~J).zip [26982676 byte]
4-2. 2025 GKS-U University Information(K~Y).zip [26691147 byte]
5. 2025 GKS-U Promotion Poster.pdf [15051228 byte]
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