Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Denmark

2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) Program for Graduate Degrees

Global Korea Scholarship is designed to provide international students with opportunities to study at higher educational institutions in Korea in pursuit of academic degrees, which will enhance international education exchange and deepen mutual friendship between Korea and participating countries.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Denmark is delighted to announce it is accepting applications for the 2025 Global Korea Scholarship(GKS) Program (Embassy Track). The scholarship will allow the successful candidate to study in Korea at master's degree or doctoral level.

- Master’s Degree Program: 3 years (1 year of Korean language program + 2 years of degree program)

- Doctoral Degree Program: 4 years (1 year of Korean language program + 3 years of degree program)

Benefits of the scholarship include:

- Airfare

- University Tuition

- Korean Language Training Fees (GKS Scholars in Korean language Program)

- Monthly Allowance

The total number of grantee is 1 person in Denmark.

The deadline for the application is Friday, February 28, 2025.

All applications are to be posted or hand delivered to:

Embassy of the Republic of Korea

Svanemøllevej 104, 2900 Hellerup

* Applicants are required to submit ONE set of original documents + THREE sets of photocopies (Total 4 sets). 

* The original documents must have the apostille.

The results of the FIRST round of selection are expected to be announced on 11 March.

- Selected applicants will be invited to an interview at the Korean Embassy.

The results of the SECOND round of selection are expected to be announced on 21 March. (Dates are subject to change)

- Candidates selected by the Korean Embassy from the interview will have their documentation forwarded to NIIED (National Institute for International Education) who will make their final decision.

Please find attached application forms and guidelines to assist you through the process. We advise candidates to read the information on the attachments carefully to ensure you are submitting all the correct documentation.

You can also find all detailed information and guidelines on the Study in Korea website:

https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/scholarship

* Please refer to the university information on this website (not included in the attached files).

Please contact NIIED to ask specific inquiries regarding the contents of the documents.

- Email : gksniied@korea.kr (GKS Center at NIIED)

You can ask us for inquiries about document submission and procedures.

- Email : sbgil24@mofa.go.kr

* Only applicants under 40 years old(born after September 1, 1985) with Danish nationality can apply through the Korean Embassy in Denmark.

* A person who has graduated (or is expected to graduate) from a Korean high school (including international schools) or a Korean university is NOT eligible to apply.

* A person who has previously received a scholarship from the Korean government is NOT eligible to apply.

* Documents required to submit original documents must be submitted as the document that received the apostille.

* The grades converted from the original score into 4.0, 4.3, 4.5, 5.0 scale or 100 Point Scale are valid only when officially endorsed by the university (including the school official seal).

* If an individual student converts the grade scale on "scholaro.com", "wes.org", etc., it is valid only when officially endorsed by the university (including the school official seal).