National Institute for International Education (NIIED) / Korean Government · South Korea
Global Korea Scholarship — Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U)
Korean Government full scholarship for international undergraduate students at designated Korean universities.
Next cycle not announced
DestinationSouth Korea
Degree levelUndergraduate
FundingFully Funded
DeadlineNext cycle not announced
Eligibility at a glance
Pakistan eligibility Conditional
Nationality Applicants from countries and quotas included in the annual GKS-U guidelines; Pakistan status must be confirmed in the 2027 call
Minimum qualification Secondary-school graduation/equivalent and annual GKS academic/age requirements
Minimum grade Competitive academic merit; no universal minimum stated
Prerequisite background Secondary-school preparation appropriate to selected undergraduate programme
Eligible fields of study Eligible undergraduate programmes at designated GKS universities
Work experience Not required
Age limit Annual GKS-U age rule applies
English / language University requirements; Korean language training normally included
Admission required first No
Nomination required Conditional
Application fee Host/programme application fee may apply
What the scholarship covers
Tuition Full tuition for the standard funded period
Stipend Monthly living/study allowance
Travel support One economy round-trip airfare
Insurance Medical insurance support
Other benefits Korean-language training and settlement/academic allowances under annual programme
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Verification & official source
Last verified: 8 August 2026
Deadline confidence: Next cycle not announced
2026 GKS-U guidelines were published 5 September 2025. 2027 GKS-U guidelines have not yet been announced as of 8 August 2026.
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