2026 Global Korea Scholarships (GKS) For International Students | Fully Funded
Host
Korean Government (NIIED)
Country
🇰🇷 South Korea
Levels
Doctorate, Masters
Deadline
March 30, 2026
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly known as KGSP, is a fully-funded scholarship program by the Korean government designed to provide international students with the opportunity to pursue higher education in Korea at the Masters or Doctoral level.
Benefits
- Full tuition coverage
- Monthly stipend of KRW 900,000 (Masters) or KRW 1,000,000 (Doctorate)
- Round-trip airfare
- Medical insurance
- Korean language training allowance
Eligibility
- Must be a citizen of an eligible country (Nigeria included)
- Must hold a Bachelor's degree (for Masters) or Master's degree (for Doctorate)
- Must not hold Korean citizenship
- Age limit: under 40 years for general track
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the Korean Embassy in Nigeria or directly through a designated Korean university. Visit the NIIED website to download the application form and guidelines.