Global Korea Undergraduate Scholarship (Korea)

The Global Korea Undergraduate Scholarship is a fully funded scholarship offered to undergraduate students from all over world who are looking for the opportunity to study in Korea for free. The Global Scholarship in Korea has two-degree programs, the first one is an undergraduate degree program and the second one is an Associate degree program. The scholarship is designed to strengthen the international education exchange between Korea and other participating countries. If you are an undergraduate student or have completed a first-degree program and wish for an opportunity to study abroad, The Global Korea Undergraduate Scholarship is a great option.

Financial benefit(s)

  • Complete tuition fee waiver
  • Resettlement allowance
  • Monthly and medical allowance
  • Round airfare tickets
  • 1-year free Korean language courses
  • A Grant after completion of program

Application Deadline: The deadline for this scholarship varies from country to country, university and Korea embassy of your country.  

HOW TO APPLY

If applying through the Embassy track, applicants must apply through the Embassy of South Korea in their own country. The embassy will select eligible applicants and ask them to apply to some universities and nominate you as its Global Korea Scholarship candidate. It will send the nomination to NIIED. The NIIED will make the final selection for the scholarship.

ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for this scholarship:

  • Applicant must be under the age of 25years.
  • Applicants should not hold a dual citizenship or Korean citizenship.
  • Applicants who already have associate degree can only apply for a bachelor’s program.
  • Applicants who have completed bachelor’s degree cannot apply.
  • Applicant must be in good health both mentally and physically.
  • Applicants must not have a criminal record.
  • Candidates should submit English language requirements /certificates.
  • International students must have a higher CGPA; the score percentile must be 80% or above.
  • Students from all over the world can apply except Korean citizens.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

The following are needed for the Global Korea Scholarship:

  • A completed application
  • Personal medical assessment
  • Global Korea Scholarship applicant agreement
  • Passport copy
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Study plan
  • Proof of citizenship
  • Academic transcript
  • Score report of Korean or English proficiency