📝 About the Scholarship

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a fully-funded scholarship program offered by the South Korean government to support international students, including Bangladeshis, for undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in Korea.

📋 Summary

• Levels: Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD

• Duration: 4 years (UG), 2 years (Master’s), 3 years (PhD)

• Language: Korean (with language training) and English programs available

🌏 Why Study in South Korea?

• Top-ranked universities with global recognition

• Cutting-edge research facilities

• Vibrant culture and safe environment

• Strong support system for international students

• Post-study work and career opportunities

💰 Scholarship Benefits

• 🎓 Full tuition fee coverage

• 💸 Monthly stipend:

  • Undergraduate: KRW 800,000

  • Graduate: KRW 1,000,000

• ✈️ Round-trip airfare

• 🏥 Health insurance

• 📚 Korean language training (1 year prior to degree program)

• 📦 Settlement allowance upon arrival

🎓 Fields of Study

• Engineering & Technology

• Natural Sciences

• Humanities & Social Sciences

• Arts & Physical Education

• Agriculture & Life Sciences

• Medicine (limited availability)

⏳ Duration

• Korean Language Training: Up to 1 year

• Degree Program:

  • Undergraduate: 4 years

  • Master’s: 2 years

  • PhD: 3 years

🗣 Language of Instruction

• Most programs require Korean proficiency (language course provided)

• Increasingly, English-taught programs are available

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• 🇧🇩 Bangladeshi citizenship (non-Korean)

• Academic qualifications for respective degree level

• Under 40 years for Master’s and PhD; under 25 for undergraduate (varies)

• Good academic record

• Physically and mentally healthy

📑 Required Documents

• Application form

• Valid passport copy

• Academic transcripts and certificates

• Study/research plan

• Two letters of recommendation

• Korean or English language proficiency certificates (if any)

• Medical check-up report

• Passport photos

📅 Application Deadline

• Typically between 1.Undergraduate – (September to  October) 2.Master’s / PhD- February to  March every year

• Exact dates announced on official websites and Korean Embassy Dhaka

🔄 Application Process

1. Apply through Korean Embassy Dhaka or designated university portals

2. Submit complete documents before deadline

3. Attend interview (if shortlisted)

4. Final results announced

🔗 Official Website / Apply Link

• Study in Korea – GKS Official Site

• Korean Embassy in Dhaka

📜 Scholarship Terms and Conditions

• Maintain full-time enrollment and good academic standing

• Attend Korean language courses as required

• Abide by university and scholarship regulations

• Private foundations