Korean Government Scholarships (KGSP)
National Institute for International Education (NIIED)
Korean government scholarships for international students at Korean universities.
Eligibility
Open globally. Must have strong academic records and Korean language proficiency.
Nationalities: all
Degree levels: bachelor, master, phd
Minimum IELTS: 6.0
Minimum TOEFL: 80
TOPIK for Korean-taught programmes. English-taught require IELTS/TOEFL.
Interview: Required as part of selection.
Application fee: 0.00
Funding
tuitionliving allowancetravelinsuranceother
Full tuition, monthly stipend (₩1,000,000), settlement allowance, language training
Deadline: April 30, 2026
Last verified: August 17, 2026
Source: NIIED Official Website (view source)
Contact: kgsp@niied.go.kr
Eligibility criteria, funding amounts and deadlines change over time — always confirm with the official source before applying.