Is GKS 2027 open?
Yes. The 2027 undergraduate guidelines were published on 9 September 2026.
What does it cover?
Airfare, Korean-language training, tuition and monthly allowances.
Can Pakistanis apply?
Yes, subject to quota and track rules.
What does this scholarship actually cover?
Korean Government scholarship covering the major degree-study costs under current GKS rules.
Other verified benefits
Airfare, Korean-language training fees, tuition and monthly allowances.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
Personal expenses outside the current GKS guideline.
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must satisfy nationality, age, education and academic requirements for GKS-U or GKS-G and apply through an eligible track.
The 2027 undergraduate call is live; graduate study follows a separate annual cycle.
Eligible countries
Country quotas are defined in each GKS call.
Language requirements
Programme-specific language rules apply.
Which documents should you prepare?
- Passport/ID
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Study plan
- Two reference letters
Which documents may be required conditionally?
- English test certificate
What should you do next?
- Download the 2027 guideline.
- Choose Embassy or University Track.
- Check quota and eligible universities.
- Submit by the receiving institution's deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Is GKS fully funded?
It covers tuition, airfare, Korean-language training and monthly allowances under the current rules.
Is 2027 GKS-U available?
Yes. NIIED published the 2027 GKS-U guidelines on 9 September 2026.