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

National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korea

All scholarships listed in our database from National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korea, hosted in South Korea. Each card links to the official sponsor page.

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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

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National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korea

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Scholarships from National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korea

1 total · 0 currently open

Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP)
Feb–Mar (graduate) / Sep–Oct (undergraduate)
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), formerly KGSP, is South Korea's flagship fully funded award for international students — covering tuition, Korean language training, monthly stipend, airfare and insurance for undergraduate, master's and PhD study.
Award
Fully Funded
Level
Bachelor, Master, PhD
Host country
South Korea
Eligibility: Non-Korean citizens meeting age, GPA, and health requirements; apply via Korean Embassy or partner university.

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 National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Korea award we have listed

2026Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / KGSP)
Bachelor, Master, PhD · Fully Funded · Deadline: Feb–Mar (graduate) / Sep–Oct (undergraduate)

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.