ELIGIBILITY:

All applicants must hold citizenship of NIIED designated countries that are invited to take part in the GKS program of Education

Applicants who are expected to graduate by July 31st, 2024 can also apply for the program with a certificate of expected graduation.

Such applicants must submit their official graduation certificate (or diploma) and final academic transcript to GKS Center, NIIED by July 31st, 2024. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of your acceptance

Must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1984)

Academic professors in one of the Official Development Assistance (ODA) recipients* who are under 45 years of age (born after September 1, 1979) are eligible to apply. DAC List of ODA Recipients on 2024 and 2025 flows (www.oecd.org)

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous degree program* must meet one of the conditions below; 
(For example, previous degree for a doctoral degree program applicant is a master?s degree program)

Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked in the top 20% of one’s class 

CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0

All applicants must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program.

Embassy track candidates (including reserve candidates) who passed the first round of selection cannot apply again through a university track 

Embassy track applicants must apply to only one program among General, Overseas Korean, International Reconstruction Talent program 

BENEFIT:

The 2024 GKS Scholarship stands out as a globally renowned award, offering more than just airfare and tuition coverage. Recipients also receive a generous stipend, free Korean language training, degree completion grant, thesis printing fee and comprehensive medical insurance:

Here’s a glimpse of the benefits of the GKS Scholarship 2024 Graduate Program.

Airfare: Economy class flight ticket (actual expense)

Free Tuition NIIED: up to 5 million KRW

University: amount that exceeds 5 million KRW, Admission fee

Korean Language Training Fee: 5.2 million KRW (four quarters)

Study Incentive:

Korean language program: 14,100,000 KRW per year

Graduate Degree program: 15,700,000 KRW per year

Research Program: 19,800,000 KRW per year