Global Korea Undergraduate Scholarships 2027 in South Korea (Fully Funded)

The Global Korea Undergraduate Scholarships (GKS) for the 2027-28 academic session are fully funded opportunities for international students, including those from Ethiopia, to pursue an undergraduate degree in South Korea. This scholarship is designed for talented students to complete their education at top Korean universities.

This is a fully funded scholarship covering all expenses. Benefits include complete tuition fees, a living allowance, airfare tickets, a resettlement allowance, medical insurance, research support, printing costs for dissertations, a completion grant, Korean language courses, and an award for excellent Korean language proficiency. The scholarship duration is 5 years, comprising 1 year of Korean language training and 4 years for the degree program.

The scholarship is open to all international students from around the world. Applicants must be seeking to undertake an undergraduate degree program.

Applicants are required to submit a set of original documents. The specific list of documents is not detailed in the provided content, but it is mentioned that applicants must submit them according to the chosen application track.

There are two application tracks: 1. University Track: Applicants must select one university from the provided list and apply directly to that university. The chosen university will then nominate the applicant to the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) for final selection. There are 30 awards available through this track. The Regional University Track specifically targets Natural Science & Engineering majors. Applicants applying via the University Track must select "General" as the application type. 2. Embassy Track: Applicants can apply through the Korean Embassy in their home country. There are 150 awards available through this track. It is crucial to apply through only one track; applying to more than one will result in disqualification.

The application deadline and specific procedures vary for each Korean Embassy and participating university. Applicants are advised to contact the relevant embassy or their desired university directly to confirm the exact last date to apply for GKS. Typically, deadlines fall in September or early October.