National Institute for International Education (NIIED) / Korean Government · South Korea
Global Korea Scholarship — Graduate Degrees (GKS-G)
Korean Government flagship scholarship for international graduate students through embassy or university tracks.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationSouth Korea
Degree levelMaster's, PhD
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Yes
Nationality Applicants from countries allocated GKS quotas under the annual programme; Pakistan participates through the relevant track when listed
Minimum qualification Bachelor's for Master's; Master's for doctoral study, subject to annual GKS age/grade rules
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Academic background appropriate to the selected graduate programme
Eligible fields of study Broad fields at designated GKS universities, including programme-specific specialisation tracks
Work experience Not generally required
Age limit Annual GKS age rule applies
English / language University/GKS language requirements; Korean language year generally required unless exemption conditions met
Admission required first No
Nomination required Conditional
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full tuition support within GKS limits
Stipend Monthly GKS allowance and academic/research-related allowances
Travel support One economy round-trip airfare
Insurance Medical insurance support
Other benefits Korean language training, settlement and other programme allowances
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
2026 GKS-G call was published 2 February 2026. The 2027 call is expected around February but is not yet announced.
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