Global Korea Undergraduate Scholarships 2026
The Global Korea Undergraduate Scholarships 2026 (GKS 2026) offers a prestigious opportunity for international students, including Pakistani nationals, to study in South Korea under a fully funded scholarship program. This program covers all expenses, including tuition fees, living allowance, airfare, and health insurance, allowing students to pursue an undergraduate degree at leading Korean universities.
The scholarship includes one year of intensive Korean language training followed by four years of academic studies, making it a total of five years of fully funded education. This initiative aims to strengthen international educational exchange and promote cultural ties between Korea and other nations.
Eligibility
The scholarship is open to all international students, including those from Pakistan. Key eligibility criteria include:
- Applicants and their parents must not hold Korean citizenship.
- Candidates must be under 25 years old (born after September 1, 2001).
- Applicants must have completed high school or expect to graduate by August 31, 2026.
- Candidates must be mentally and physically fit to pursue studies in Korea.
- Applicants must apply for only one track — applying to both tracks results in disqualification.
Benefits
The scholarship covers:
- Full tuition fees for the entire program duration
- Monthly living allowance for accommodation and daily expenses
- Round-trip airfare tickets from the home country to South Korea
- Resettlement allowance for initial setup
- Comprehensive medical insurance during the entire study period
- Research and thesis support (if applicable)
- Printing cost coverage for dissertations or reports
- Completion grant upon graduation
- Award for excellent Korean language proficiency.
