GKS undergraduate deadline: the 2027 intake call is closed
For the 2027 intake, the online application ran from 15 September to 30 September 2026, so the call is closed. The next call is not yet published, so watch the official page of your Korean embassy.
The 2027 dates
The Korean embassy in Pakistan published the window as 15 September 2026, 11:00 AM, to 30 September 2026, 6:00 PM, Korea time. Applications went through the embassy of your country, and dates can differ by country, so check your own embassy page.
What the scholarship offers
The Global Korea Scholarship for undergraduates gives one year of Korean language training, then a 4 to 6 year Bachelor's degree at a Korean university. The Pakistan notice shows very few places for that country, so places depend on your country.
Amounts are in the official application guide.
Your options now
If you hold a Bachelor's degree, the Global Korea Scholarship for graduate degrees is a separate programme with its own dates. The 2027 dates were not published when we checked.
| GKS undergraduate | GKS graduate | |
|---|---|---|
| Level | Bachelor | Master and PhD |
| 2027 status | Closed | Dates not published |
| Where you apply | Korean embassy in your country | Korean embassy in your country |
Other questions
When will the next undergraduate call open?
No date is published yet. Check the embassy page for your country.
Can I apply directly to a Korean university for this scholarship?
The notice describes an application sent through the embassy, then selection by NIIED and the universities.
Official sources
- 2027 GKS undergraduate notice, Korean embassy in Pakistan
- GKS graduate notice, Korean consulate in New York
Scholarships in this guide
- Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U): South Korea, Bachelor
- Global Korea Scholarship for Graduate Degrees (GKS-G): South Korea, Master, PhD