Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees

The Government of the Republic of Korea, through the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) , is offering four scholarships for study or research at the Master’s or PhD level in Korean studies, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and other fields of study.

Scholarships for study in South Korea are tenable only at universities that are on the list of eligible universities designated by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED). Applicants must choose a field of study that is included in this list. To consult the list, visit the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Graduate Degree Application Guidelines .

The Korean government has provided scholarships to 6,556 international students from 148 nations since 1967, and supports approximately 2,000 students annually.

Duration and eligibility

For eligibility requirements, please visit the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Graduate Degree Application Guidelines .

Application process

Applicants must complete the 2024 GKS Application Form and provide the supporting documents.

The deadline to apply is March 4, 2024

Applicants are required to submit the application form and the supporting documents by mail or in person to the following address:

Embassy of the Republic of Korea to Canada
Attention: Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Program
150 Boteler Street,
Ottawa, ON
K1N 5A6

Questions?

Please direct all inquiries to: canada@mofa.go.kr or +1 613-244-5030.