Host University
National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Financial Coverage
1,000,000 KRW / Month + Full Tuition
Application Fee & IELTS
No Application Fee · Without IELTS
01. Scholarship Program Overview
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), administered by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) under the Ministry of Education of South Korea, invites international students from around the world to pursue fully funded Associate and Bachelor degree programs at top South Korean universities.
Applicants can apply through either the Embassy Track (allowing selection of up to 3 universities) or the University Track (direct submission to a single partner university). Cheema International TTC provides complete profile evaluation, Study Plan drafting, and document apostille guidance to maximize your selection probability.
02. Financial Benefits & Stipend Coverage
01.
Economy class round-trip international airfare ticket from home country to Seoul.
02.
100% full tuition fee waiver for the entire 4-year undergraduate degree + 1-year Korean language program.
03.
Monthly living allowance of 1,000,000 KRW (~$750 USD) deposited directly to the scholar bank account.
04.
Initial settlement allowance of 200,000 KRW upon arrival in South Korea and National Health Insurance.
03. Eligibility Criteria
- Both the applicant and their parents must hold foreign (non-Korean) citizenship.
- Must be under 25 years of age at the time of application for the Undergraduate program.
- Minimum Cumulative GPA of 80% or above (or top 20% within class) in High School / Intermediate (FSc/A-Levels).
- IELTS is NOT mandatory at the time of application; an English Proficiency Certificate from your previous institution is accepted.
04. Mandatory Documents Checklist
DOC-01
Completed GKS Application Form (Form 1) & Personal Statement (Form 2)
DOC-02
Detailed Study Plan (Form 3) reviewed by Cheema International TTC
DOC-03
Two Letters of Recommendation sealed and signed by academic referees
DOC-04
Apostilled High School / Intermediate Transcripts & Graduation Certificate
DOC-05
Applicant & Parents Proof of Citizenship (Passport or NADRA Smart Card / Family Registration Certificate)
DOC-06
English Proficiency Certificate issued by previous school/college
05. Step-by-Step Application Procedure
Step 01
Select your preferred track (Embassy Track or University Track) after a free eligibility review with Cheema International TTC.
Step 02
Prepare your Personal Statement and Study Plan tailored to Korean academic review committees.
Step 03
Complete document notarization/apostille and submit your physical or online dossier before the deadline.
Step 04
Prepare for the Embassy/University interview with our mock interview specialists.
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