Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Nepal

Korean Government’s Global Korea Scholarship Program aims to invite international students who wish to pursue undergraduate degrees in Korea.

1. Number of Scholarships Available for the Embassy Track (Nepal): 2 persons (General 1, R-GKS 1)

2. Programs: 1 year of Korean language study plus 4-6 years of degree study

3. Departments and Universities: Applicants can only apply to the universities and departments that are listed in the "University Information" with this notice(Type A and B)

   ※ General program : Applicants choose up to THREE different universities in any order of preference and MUST apply to at least one of the universities from Type B.

   ※ R-GKS program : Applicants can choose up to TWO different universities from Type B universities.

4. Eligibility

• Nepali Citizen

• Graduated from high school

(APPLICANTS WHO ARE EXPECTED TO GRADUATE BY DECEMBER 31ST, 2025 CAN ALSO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM WITH A CERTIFICATE OF EXPECTED GRADUATION. SUCH APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THEIR OFFICIAL GRADUATION CERTIFICATE AND FINAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT TO GKS CENTER, NIIED BY DECEMBER 31, 2025. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN CANCELLATION OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE)

• A score percentile of 80% or higher on a 100-point scale, or ranking in the top 20% of one's school, is required.

• CGPA(Cumulative Grade Point Average) must be equal to or above 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, or 3.23/5.0

• Must be under the age of 25 (born after March 1, 2001)

• Must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program

5. Application Method : Online application through the Study in Korea website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr)

6. Deadline: September 15, 2025, 07:45 (Mon) ~ September 30, 2025, 14:45 (Tue) 

7. Application guideline

• All the required certificates must be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) of Nepal before submitting to the Embassy.

• Documents written in languages other than English and Korean must be attested by MoFA, and their certified translation must be submitted.

• However, considering recent situations in Nepal, in case of being unable to obtain certificates or attestation from MoFA, non-certified documents may be submitted.

• Only the successful candidates after interview shall be informed by the Embassy for Consular Confirmation of Required Documents.

8. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview

More information is available on the official website (www.studyinkorea.go.kr > Plan your studies > Scholarship > GKS Notice)