The Korean Government Scholarship is a fully-funded scholarship for international students to study in Korea. It covers tuition fees, living stipends, flight costs, and accommodation. The scholarship is available for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs.
Eligibility:
All countries are eligible
CGPA requirements: 80% or above, or top 20% of class, or CGPA 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0
Age limits: Undergraduate (under 25), Graduate (under 40)
Benefits:
Full tuition fees coverage
900,000 KRW monthly stipend
Airfare (economy class)
Medical and settlement allowance
Application:
Two tracks: Embassy Track and University Track
Deadline: October 31, 2025 (for undergraduate programs)
Required documents:
Online application form
Personal Statement
Academic records (high school or university)
Letter of Recommendation
Applicant Agreement
Personal Medical Assessment
Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information
Program Details:
Undergraduate programs: 4-6 years (including 1-year Korean language program)
Master’s programs: 1-year Korean language program + 2-year degree program
Doctoral programs: 1-year Korean language program + 3-year degree program
Other:
No IELTS required
Applications for graduate programs will open in February 2026.