GKS — Global Korea Scholarship

Fully funded by the Korean government: tuition, stipend, airfare, and language year.

100%Tuition possible

3+Funding types

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Types of funding

How students fund their studies

Scholarship potential depends on academics, language score, timing, and profile strength — not only GPA.

Merit

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University Scholarships

Partial to full tuition waivers awarded by the university based on academic merit and profile.

Govt

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Government Scholarships

Fully funded national programs covering tuition, stipend, and sometimes airfare.

Dept

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Department Funding

Assistantships and faculty-linked funding, common at postgraduate level.

GKS is the Korean government’s flagship fully funded scholarship. It covers full tuition, a monthly living allowance, round-trip airfare, settlement allowance, medical insurance, and one year of Korean language training before your degree.

Tracks

Embassy track (apply via the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Dhaka) and University track (apply directly to a designated Korean university). Undergraduate applications typically open in September–October and graduate applications in February–March each year.

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Undergraduate GKS

Full tuition + KRW 900,000/month

Embassy or university track, 4-year degrees

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Graduate GKS (Masters/PhD)

Full tuition + KRW 1,000,000/month

Research programs at designated universities

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Language Training Year

Fully covered

Mandatory Korean year unless you hold TOPIK 5+

📋 Scholarship-readiness checklist

Strong academic transcripts
IELTS / language proficiency
Well-written statement of purpose
Strong letters of recommendation
Applying within intake deadlines
A realistic university shortlist