Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Graduate Program (AY 2025–2026)

• Filipino citizens (and other foreign nationals) applying for Master’s, Doctoral, or Research studies in Korea
  
• Applicants with strong academic standing (at least 80% GPA or top 20% of class)
  
• Applicants under 40 years old (45 for academic professors from ODA-recipient countries)
  
• A total of 1,820 scholars worldwide will be accepted (720 via Embassy Track, 1,100 via University Track)

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Full tuition coverage
  
• One-year Korean language training (with exemption for qualified applicants)
  
• Monthly living allowance
  
• Free round-trip airfare
  
• Resettlement allowance and medical insurance
  
• Research and thesis grants
  
• Printing cost reimbursement
  
• Cultural experience programs and completion support
  
• Additional points for Korean (TOPIK) or English proficiency scores

Application period

• Embassy Track submission: Typically due by March–April 2025
• University Track submission: Typically due by April–May 2025
• Final announcement of scholars: June–July 2025

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must be a Filipino citizen (or citizen of an eligible country invited to the GKS program)
• Must have earned a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s applicants) or a Master’s degree (for Doctoral applicants) by July 31, 2025
  
• Must have a GPA of at least 80% or rank in the top 20% of their most recent academic level
  
• Must be under:
  
  • 40 years old (for most applicants)
    
  • 45 years old (for academic professors from ODA-recipient countries)
    
• Must be in good physical and mental health
  
• Must not apply through both Embassy and University Tracks—choose only one
  
• Must meet all documentation and university-specific requirements set by Korean institutions