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Study in Korea - Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
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Opportunity summary
The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a South Korean government initiative aimed at attracting talented students from around the world to strengthen international networks. This programme fully funds academic courses at partner Korean universities.
For Moroccan students, this scholarship represents a major opportunity for cultural and academic immersion. The curriculum usually begins with a compulsory one‑year Korean language training, followed by the chosen degree programme (bachelor’s, master’s or doctorate). Fields of study are varied, ranging from humanities to technical and scientific disciplines.
Financial support covers tuition fees, airfare, and a monthly allowance for living expenses. Applicants can apply through two main routes: the embassy route or the university route, according to the specific guidelines published annually by the NIIED.
Eligibility criteria
| Nationality | Applicants and both of their parents must hold non-Korean citizenship |
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| Age | Applicants must be under 25 years of age |
| Required degree | Bachelor's, Master's, PhD |
| Field | All fields |
- The applicant and their parents must not hold Korean nationality.
Benefits and funding
- The scholarship covers airfare, Korean language training fees, tuition fees and a monthly allowance.
Required documents
The exact list of documents is not detailed in the announcement we consulted. It appears in the official form or rules: open the application page to read it before preparing your file.
How to apply, step by step
- Check the announcements. Regularly visit the Study in Korea portal to monitor official GKS notices.
- Choose the route. Determine whether you are applying through the Korean embassy in Morocco or directly to a partner university.
- Prepare the dossier. Compile your application file meeting the academic and language criteria required for your level of study.
- Submit the application. Upload your file online on the Study in Korea site or send it to the chosen university according to the selected route.
Applications are submitted either online via the Study in Korea website for the embassy route, or directly to the university for the university route.
Important dates
| Submission deadline | To be confirmed on the official website |
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Source and verification
- Study in Korea - Global Korea Scholarship (GKS / NIIED) - official page (main source)