Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) — Undergraduate

Country

South Korea

Funding

Fully Funded

Degree

Bachelor's

Dates

Deadline 30 Sept 2026 · Embassy track online deadline 30 Sep 2026, 18:00 KST (the Korean Embassy in Dhaka may set an earlier date) · University track Sep–Nov 2026

Study starts

Mar 2027

For applicants from Bangladesh: Bangladesh has 3 embassy-track places for the 2027 undergraduate round.

What it covers

• Full tuition
• Monthly allowance
• Round-trip airfare
• One year of Korean language training
• Medical insurance
• Settlement allowance

Who can apply

• Citizen of a GKS partner country (Bangladesh has 3 embassy-track places for 2027)
• Under 25 years old (born after 1 Mar 2002)
• Finished (or finishing) high school with a strong academic record

How to apply

1. Apply through the Study in Korea online system
2. Embassy track: first-round selection by the Korean Embassy in Dhaka
3. University track: apply directly to a participating Korean university

Documents you'll need

• Application form and personal statement
• Study plan
• Recommendation letter
• SSC/HSC certificates and transcripts
• Passport

Official website

Details checked on 28 Sept 2026.