Foreign Government Awards Program – Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees

The Government of the Republic of Korea, through the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) , is offering four scholarships for study or research at the Master’s or PhD level in Korean studies, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, and other fields of study.

Scholarships for study in South Korea are tenable only at universities that are on the list of eligible universities designated by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED). Applicants must choose a field of study that is included in this list. To consult the list, visit the 2022 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Graduate Degrees Application Guidelines .

The Korean government has provided scholarships to 6,556 international students from 148 nations since 1967, and supports approximately 2,000 students annually.

Duration and eligibility

Scholarships are tenable for:

• up to two years at the Master's level plus up to 12 months for language training (if necessary); or
• up to three years at the doctoral level plus up to 12 months for language training (if necessary).

For eligibility requirements, please visit the 2022 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Graduate Degrees Application Guidelines .

Application process

Applicants must complete the 2022 GKS Application Form for Graduate Program and provide the supporting documents as requested by the March 15, 2022 application deadline. Applicants are required to submit the application form and supporting documents listed below to the following address:

Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Attention: Korean Government Scholarship Program
150 Elgin Street, Unit 101
Ottawa, ON
K2P 1L4

Any questions?

Please direct all inquiries to: minjeongkim@mofa.or.kr or 613-233-8008.