The Korean Embassy in Manila has initiated the application process for the esteemed Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) – Embassy Track, reserving 17 slots for Filipino individuals aspiring to pursue higher education in Korea. The embassy announced the opening of applications for the 2024 Global Korea Scholarship (Graduate Degrees, Embassy Track) and will select seventeen Filipino students through this track for participation in the graduate program.
The application period is set to take place from February 13 to March 6. The GKS, a government-funded scholarship, aims to facilitate foreigners' studies in Korean universities, fostering mutual friendship among nations. This scholarship encompasses round-trip airfare tickets, monthly stipends, tuition fees, scholarship completion grants, Korean language training, and medical insurance.
A master’s degree program typically spans at least three years, with one year allocated for Korean language classes and two for degree completion. Meanwhile, the doctoral degree program requires a minimum of four years. According to recent embassy data, over 300 Filipinos have availed themselves of the opportunity to study in Korea through the GKS since 1968. Detailed application guidelines for the 2024 GKS are accessible on the Korean Embassy website.
The primary objective behind launching the Global Korea Scholarship is to offer financial support to students facing economic hardships, preventing them from covering their college or course fees and resulting in dropping out. Under this scholarship, students can apply online to receive financial aid.
An additional aim in introducing the Global Korea Scholarship is to encourage international students living outside of Korea to embrace higher education. The intention is to inspire and motivate these students to pursue undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in advanced studies, fueled by the financial assistance provided through the scholarship.
