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Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)

National Institute for International Education, South Korea · South Korea

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What it covers

Tuition, a monthly living allowance, airfare, medical insurance, a settlement allowance and a year of Korean language training.

Who can apply

Bangladeshi citizens under the stated age limit with a high GPA. Two tracks: embassy track (apply through the Korean Embassy in Dhaka) and university track (apply directly to a Korean university).

How to apply

  1. Choose the embassy track or the university track — you may not use both in the same year.
  2. Prepare a personal statement, a study plan and recommendation letters.
  3. Submit before the deadline, then attend an interview if shortlisted.
  4. Complete the required medical assessment.

Documents you will need

  • Application form
  • Personal statement
  • Study plan
  • Two recommendation letters
  • Transcripts
  • Certificate of citizenship
  • Medical assessment

Tips from successful applicants

  • The university track is often less competitive for applicants with a strong academic record.
  • Emailing a professor in advance helps a great deal for the research-degree tracks.
Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — scholarship guide