Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Indian Students in 2026

Eligibility for GKS Scholarship 2026

Likewise, in other scholarship programs, there are certain eligibility for the Global Korea Scholarship 2025. We have mentioned the requirements for Indian students that you need to fulfil to get shortlisted for the GKS scholarship 2026.

• Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India
• Parents' Citizenship: The parents of the applicant should not be Korean citizens.
• 12th or UG Certificate: A valid degree from a recognisable school/university.
• Age Limit: Age should not be more than 40 years.
• Medically Fit: The applicant should be fit mentally and physically to study in Korea.

Apart from this, the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of the entire curriculum from the previous degree program* must meet one of the conditions below:

1. The score should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale.
2. Else, the score should be in the top 20% of one’s class.
3. CGPA must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5 or 3.23/5.0

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Types of GKS Scholarship Program

There are two types of GKS scholarship programs for Indian students.

1. Embassy Track
2. University Track

Embassy Track GKS Scholarship

To apply through Embassy Track, you need to download the application form from the official website of Korean Embassy in New Delhi. You need to submit the application form along with the required documents. You'll get selected for the interview conducted by the embassy. Shortlisted candidates will be recommended to the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) in South Korea.

University Track GKS Scholarship

Under this type of scholarship, you apply directly to participating Korean universities that offer GKS scholarships. You have to be eligible to apply for admission to the university. Universities recommend selected candidates to the NIIED. Note that you can apply for 1 university at a time.

How to Apply for GKS Scholarship 2026?

Now, you have understood the eligibility, benefits and type of scholarships. It’s time to understand the process of applying for the Global Korea Scholarship program. A student can apply for this scholarship in two ways

• University Track- Application directly to a participating Korean university.
• Embassy Track- Application through the Korean Embassy in India

In both cases, the application process is different from each other. 

The application process for the GKS scholarship 2026 will start in the month of February 2026. 

Required Documents to Apply for GKS Scholarship

• Proof of Indian citizenship
• Academic certificates
• Academic Transcripts
• A score of English language proficiency test or the Korean Proficiency Test
• Copy of Passport

These are the list of documents which are common for every application. Below, we have mentioned a detailed list. Do check it out.

Selection Process

The GKS Scholarship is merit based scholarship. It meaning a strong academic record is essential for a competitive application. The selection committee carefully evaluates applications, and shortlisted candidates demonstrate exceptional academic merit. Here we have mentioned information that will help you to understand this well.

Universities Under GKS Scholarship

Here is the list of universities in South Korea under the GKS scholarship that you should aware about.

This is all about the GKS scholarship for Indian students. As mentioned earlier, this scholarship is a perfect financial aid to all those students who either want to apply for a fully funded scholarship for their higher studies in abroad. This covers the expenses of travel, tuition fees, health insurance, and other essential things.

We have mentioned some common queries related to this scholarship below. If you still have a query in your mind, feel free to drop it in the comment section below or connect with Shiksha Study Abroad Counsellors.