Do I need TOPIK for Korean scholarships?

No for English-taught tracks. GKS includes a fully funded one-year Korean language course before degree study.

Can I work part-time on a GKS scholarship in Korea?

Yes — student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term once registered with the host university's international office.

South Korea · Asia

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

All scholarships listed in our database from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, hosted in South Korea. Each card links to the official sponsor page.

About studying in South Korea

See all South Korea scholarships →

South Korea offers the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) plus university-specific awards at KAIST, SNU, POSTECH and Yonsei for African students.

Capital: Seoul
Languages: English / Korean

Providers tracked

Open scholarships

This provider

Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

More providers in South Korea

National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korea1

Scholarships from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology

1 total · 1 currently open

GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students
27 days left · Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.
Full tuition; conditional student, meal and international allowances; 60% national health-insurance support; one-way flight reimbursement. Matriculation fee KRW 680,000 unless exempt; accommodation is charged.
Award
Full Tuition
Level
masters; phd
Host country
South Korea
Eligibility: International applicants, including African nationals; Korean dual citizenship is excluded. Required previous degree completed before enrolment; programme admission and English requirements apply. TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 6.5; other listed tests accepted. English-medium study can support conditional admission but is not an automatic permanent waiver. Fields: Science; Engineering

History & track record

Founded

Not published

Awards granted

1 listed here

Count of awards we have catalogued

Currently open

1 live · 0 closed for now

In our catalogue since

2026

Latest award added 2026

Every Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology award we have listed

2026GIST Scholarships for International Graduate Students
masters; phd · Full Tuition · Deadline: Spring 2027: 7 September–7 October 2026, closing 17:00 KST. Fall 2027 window: 9 March–8 April 2027.

Studying in South Korea — quick answers

Do I need TOPIK for Korean scholarships?: No for English-taught tracks. GKS includes a fully funded one-year Korean language course before degree study.
Can I work part-time on a GKS scholarship in Korea?: Yes — student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term once registered with the host university's international office.