GKS Scholarship: eligibility, documentation, time period, application

If you are eager to do your graduation and post-graduation studies in Korea, then all you need to know is about the GKS Scholarship, a scholarship for all undergraduates and cities. The Korean government and the National Institute of International Education (NIIED) are accepting all applications related to the Global Korea Scholarship 2023. If you are very much into Kpop, Kmovies, and Korean Dramas, then this is an awesome chance for you to visit Korea and study there for free.

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The Korean Government aims to strengthen ties with other nations and also increase international student exchange. So, it provides opportunities for foreign students willing to come and study in Korea. It is one of the most extensive and competitive scholarship programs in the world.

Students from all over the globe can send applications for the GKS Scholarship program if they want to pursue their undergraduate degree and an associate degree from Korea. The Korean Government has accepted over 200 applications relating to scholarships from more than 150 countries.

GKS scholarship: Why should you study in Korea?

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Here are some reasons that would help you know why you should consider Korea for your undergraduate and associate degree:

Korea has some of the most popular educational institutions and is listed as the top in the world. It is a country that is rich in culture and has some of the most advanced education systems.
The country has beautiful scenery, and along with this, various other reasons that attract students to study in Korea are the support systems from the government, high job opportunities, and a high standard of living.
The GKS scholarship helps you study in Korea without spending much money. It would help you by fully funding your education. If you acquire a degree from the topmost educational institution in Korea, it will be easy to build your career and find fantastic job opportunities just at the beginning of your career.

GKS Scholarship: Information regarding the scholarship

1) Time period

The bachelor’s degree program is for three to four years. Along with this, there is an additional year of Korean Language Training.

The Associate Degree Program is for a period of three to four years. There is also a year of Korean language training and two to three years of a degree program.

2) Important notes regarding the scholarship period

The Korean language program would be exempted for the following semester for those students who have submitted TOPIK level.

3) Eligibility for GKS Scholarship

The applicants who want to apply for a GKS scholarship should hold citizenship of the NIIED-designated countries.
The bachelor’s degree program only applies to students who have either graduated or are expected to get their graduation degree from a high school or an associate degree program.
The associate degree program is only applicable to graduate students or the ones who are about to graduate from high school.
If the students applying for the GKS Scholarship pass the final round of selection, they must submit their graduation or degree certificate.
The applicants should be under the age of 25 years.
The Cumulative Grade Point Average which is known as the CGPA of the entire curriculum, is from the previous degree or program that the students had got enrolled in previously and should satisfy the following conditions that are given below:

On a hundred-point scale, the score percentile should be at least 80 per cent or above, or the percentage should be within the top 20 Percentages in the class.
The CGPA should be at least or more than 2.64 if the rating is 4, it should be 2.80 if the rating is 4.3, it should be at least 2.91 on 4.5, or it should be at least 3.23 on 5.
All the applicants who are willing to study in Korea should have good physical and mental health so that they can study in Korea and stay there until the full duration of the program ends.

4) Documents that are required to submit at the time of application:

These are the documents that would be required to apply for the GKS Scholarship:

Graduation certificate from high school
Student’s statement of purpose
Two recommendation letters
Attested transcripts
All the awards and all other achievements of the student
The certificate of proficiency
Valid medical assessment form

Before submitting the applications, every student should check the individual websites of the institutions for which they are filling in the application, as every university has a different deadline. If someone misses the deadline, then it would be difficult for them to apply to that particular Institution.

Each embassy and university have guidelines that are clearly stated on the website that students must follow while submitting the application forms. Also, every institution may have its own set of rules regarding the documents one should submit after the first selection round. To know the details of the particular university or embassy, the student should gather information itself from the website, as these rules differ from university to university.

GKS Scholarship: Methods in which you can apply for the Global Korean Scholarship

1) The Embassy Track

If you would like to follow this method while submitting your application form for the GKS, then you need to submit your documents mentioned on the website of the Embassy of Korea located in New Delhi.

2) The University Track

If you want to follow this method, you need to submit all your documents to the Korean University through the website or after you clear the first round of selection.

There is no particular method for the GKS Scholarship. Students can choose the method that they find easier and the one they are more comfortable with. The embassy method has an advantage over the university track method. If you follow the embassy method, you can apply to more than one university. But if you follow the university method, you can apply only to one university.

Some students might think of applying for the GKS Scholarship following both methods. But that is not possible. You need to choose one method. Also, if you try to apply twice by following both methods one after another, then there is a high chance of your application getting rejected.

Important note

The applicants who fail any of the eligibility criteria given above will not be allowed to apply for the scholarship. To apply for the scholarship and get selected for the selection round, it is of utmost necessity that the student passes all the eligibility criteria and gets the grade that is necessary to apply for the scholarship.

It is therefore stated that the students should proceed with caution and they should not hurry. They should read all the guidelines that are mentioned on the site carefully and mindfully before concluding so that they would avoid having to face any type of disappointment later in the future.

FAQs

Can Indian students get a GKS scholarship?

If Indians want to apply for a GKS scholarship, they need to choose the embassy track, not the university one. They can then submit their application to the Korean embassy in New Delhi.

Is there an interview process to get the GKS scholarship?

Yes, online interviews are conducted by the Korean embassy to get this scholarship.

Can students under GKS scholarship work?

Yes, they can, but to work outside the university, students need to get permission from the Global Services Center and immigration office to work.

What are the application dates and deadline for the GKS scholarship?

Even though the dates for 2023 applications are not out yet, it is expected to be around 21st Feb 2023 and 9th March 2023. The deadline for submission of all documents could be around 11th March 2023.

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