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Successful GKS scholars share key insights, interview experiences with hopefuls in K-campus webinar

K-campus concluded its “GKS 101 with K-campus” webinar on Monday, offering guidance for international students ahead of the official application window for the 2026 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for graduate degrees opening on Thursday.

2026-02-09

Graduate Global Korea Scholarship quota to increase in 2026, with more emphasis on R&D

The National Institute for International Education (Niied) announced application guidelines for the 2026 graduate Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), offering a larger quota overall, though with greater emphasis on R&D programs.

2026-02-02

Vietnamese undergraduate GKS student talks competition for scholarship spots

Vietnam is one of the countries with a large number of students studying in Korea or aspiring to do so, and getting the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) through Vietnam's Embassy Track can be a competitive journey.

2026-01-13

Indonesian undergraduate GKS student shares journey to SNU

What if you found out about the GKS less than a week before the application deadline? That scenario may sound stressful to some. But not for Josephine Elysia Linfred, who is studying Computer Science Engineering at Seoul National University.

2026-01-06

Soon-to-be Yonsei graduate from India on what's most important when applying to GKS

When Yonsei University came to introduce itself to Sara Nuruddin Panjawani's high school in India, she had no way of knowing that she would eventually attend the university's School of Business as an undergraduate GKS scholar.

2025-12-30

Gov't to increase science, engineering student selection for Global Korea Scholarship

The government plans to gradually select more science and engineering students for the graduate Global Korea Scholarship (GKS).

2025-12-22

Global Korea Scholarship's online application suspended, forcing applicants to submit hard copies

The fire at the National Information Resources Service has also affected Global Korea Scholarship applications, with scholarship applicants now having to submit a hard copy of their documents due to online applications being suspended.

2025-10-02

2026 Global Korea Scholarship applications open for undergraduate programs

The National Institute for International Education (Niied) opened applications for the 2026 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for undergraduate degrees on Monday, accepting applications online via the Study in Korea website.

2025-09-15

Applications for 2026 Global Korea Scholarship opening soon for international students

The National Institute for International Education (Niied) announced on Thursday that it will soon open applications for the 2026 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for undergraduate students.

2025-09-04

North Gyeongsang names 45 K-Global Korea Scholarship recipients

North Gyeongsang announced Monday that it has selected 45 K-Global Korea Scholarship (K-GKS) recipients, inviting them to study and work in the province after graduation.

2025-06-09