The Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) is designed to provide international students with opportunities to conduct advanced studies in undergraduate & graduate programs at higher educational institutions in the Republic of Korea in order to promote international exchanges in education and mutual friendship between countries.

Applications (Embassy, University) are expected from:

  • Undergraduate: 1st September 2020 to October 2020
  • Graduate: 1st February 2021 to March 2021

Eligible Countries: The Korean Government Scholarship is open to students from Developing Countries.

Number of Scholarships

  • KGSP Undergraduate: around 170 grantees will be awarded annually
  • KGSP Graduate: around 700 grantees will be awarded annually

Scholarship Benefits: Flight | Tuition | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Settlement Allowance | Completion Grants

To be taken at: Korean Universities.

Eligibility:

  • Applicants and their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants must be physically and mentally healthy for their studies in Korea.
  • The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) must be 80% or higher; or
    The CGPA must be 2.64/ 4.0, 2.80/ 4.3, 2.91/ 4.5, or 3.23/ 5.0 or higher.
  • KGSP-G: under 40, KGSP-U: under 25

How To Apply: 

Applicants can only apply for the Korean Government Scholarship through the Korean Embassy in their home country or a participating Korean University.

Visit The Scholarship Webpage For More Information

Application Deadline: Applicants submit their applications either to the Korean Embassies around the world or to the partnering universities in Korea.