Government Invited Foreign Scholarship (GKS)

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Today, I will explain about the government-invited foreign scholarship! GKS stands for global Korea scholarship. It’s a famous scholarship that everyone knows.

Studying in South Korea under the GKS Scholarship was a life changing experience that I will cherish my whole life. I met young minds from all over the world, made unforgettable memories and ended up calling South Korea as
“my second homeland.” – Majid Mushtaq

Global Korea Scholarship i.e GKS Scholarship is one of the most prestigious scholarships that offers various opportunities to hundreds of students around the world to conduct advanced studies in undergraduate & graduate programs at higher educational institutions in South Korea.

The program aims to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between countries. The total number of grantees is: 220 undergraduate, 1,080 graduates students (subject to change with any change depending on budget).

The Global Korea Scholarship i.e GKS Scholarship, also known as the Korean Government Scholarship (KGSP), is one of the most prestigious scholarships in the world and lets you study in South Korea for free. But, unlike other scholarships, the process to apply for the GKS Scholarship is a bit different, for there are two ways to apply: Embassy Track vs University Track. 

In this post, let us talk in detail about the following topics:

  • Difference between Embassy Track vs University Track
  • The quota for each track
  • The application process for each track
  • Which track is better

For more information on this, please refer to the following website. https://gksscholarship.com/2023/03/01/gks-embassy-track-vs-university-track/

Currently, the 2023 government invited foreign graduate scholarship recruitment guidelines have been released! Then, I will tell you in detail about the foreign graduate scholarship invited by the government! The government-invited foreign graduate scholarship is a government scholarship that supports foreign students to study at graduate schools in Korea. This scholarship is provided to excellent foreign students who want to be educated at Korean universities, and both master’s and doctoral programs are applicable.

Government Invited Foreign Scholarship (GKS) targets foreign students who apply for master’s and doctoral programs, and students who meet the entrance requirements of the department and have excellent language skills. Also, you can receive support for living expenses and tuition for graduate school, and most of them are provided free of charge. You can get about 1,000,000 won a month for living expenses.

Government Invited Foreign Scholarship (GKS) can be applied directly to Korean graduate schools, or by receiving recommendations from Korean embassies or universities in the country. Applications must be submitted within the deadline designated by the university, and the evaluation is conducted in consideration of academic achievement, English ability, grades, and research plans.

You may be wondering what the benefits of getting this scholarship are, there are benefits in various areas besides supporting living expenses, check out the picture above!

Also, Korean language education programs are provided, so you can expect to improve your Korean skills.

It is a very good scholarship because only those who have never studied abroad in Korea can apply, and it also provides opportunities for foreign students to get a job in Korea!

Lastly, in order to receive this scholarship, it is important to continue your studies faithfully and improve your understanding of Korean culture and society.
In addition, it is necessary to actively participate in domestic and foreign academic conferences and research activities, acquire in-depth knowledge of the major field, and conduct research.

Since these scholarships are aimed at helping you continue to study and achieve achievement in graduate school, you will have to manage your grades well after receiving the scholarship to receive support steadily.

Likewise, it is important to note that scholarship support can be suspended if you are expelled from school, such as violating academic records or norms of conduct, or engaging in inappropriate behavior while receiving scholarships.

As I continued to explain, the government-invited foreign graduate scholarship is a very beneficial subsidy for foreign students who want to obtain a master’s or doctorate degree at a graduate school in Korea.

If you receive this scholarship, you can improve your understanding of Korean culture and society as well as your studies in Korea, and your Korean language skills. While you continue your graduate life with a scholarship, I hope you will study hard and carry out research to achieve your dream!

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