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Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U)

Government of Korea (Ministry of Education / NIIED) through the Embassy of Korea in Pakistan · Checked

GKS-U funds an associate or bachelor's degree in Korea after one year of Korean language training. The Korean Embassy in Pakistan's 2027 Embassy-track recruitment has closed and is now in screening, with a very small quota.

Deadline: closed on 30 September 2026. 2027 Embassy track (Korean Embassy in Pakistan) closed 30 Sep 2026, 2:00 PM PKT; interview candidates are being notified. University-track deadlines are set by each GKS university.
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FundingFully funded
LevelBachelor's
Study inSouth Korea
SubjectsDepartments listed in the GKS university information file

What it covers

  • One year of Korean language training
  • Full scholarship package for the degree (tuition, allowance and airfare as set in the 2027 guidelines)

Who can apply

  • You and both parents must hold non-Korean citizenship.
  • Under 25 years of age.
  • A high school graduate or expected graduate. Bachelor's degree holders cannot apply.
  • Academic standard: cumulative score of 80% or higher, or top 20% of your class, or the required CGPA.
  • Pakistan Embassy track quota for 2027: 2 places (General 2 / R-GKS 1, as stated by the Embassy).
  • Embassy-track applicants from Pakistan must submit apostilled documents at the first round.

Note: you may apply through only one track (Embassy or University) in a given year. Expected graduates must finish high school by the date set in the guidelines.

How to apply

  1. Download the 2027 GKS-U guidelines and university information file.
  2. Create an account on the Study in Korea website.
  3. Complete the online Embassy-track application and upload apostilled documents.
  4. Submit by 30 September 2026, 2:00 PM Pakistan time.
  5. Shortlisted candidates then follow the Embassy's instructions for originals and interviews.
  6. Keep your online application number for later rounds.

Documents you usually need

  • Online application forms (personal statement, study plan)
  • Recommendation letter
  • High school graduation certificate and full transcript (apostilled)
  • Proof of citizenship of applicant and parents
  • Passport copy
  • TOPIK or English test results (optional)
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