The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) may provide tuition and other support under the terms of each official application cycle. Benefits, amounts, participating institutions and eligibility can change, so applicants should use the current official notice as the controlling source.
| Area | What to verify in the current notice |
|---|---|
| Tuition support | Coverage, limits and conditions for the selected programme |
| Living allowance | Current amount, payment period and eligibility conditions |
| Travel support | Eligible journeys, booking rules and reimbursement terms |
| Accommodation | University-specific availability, charges and arrangements |
| Insurance | Coverage period, inclusions and applicant responsibilities |
TOPIK expectations and language-training conditions differ by programme, degree level, university and application route. Check the current GKS notice and the chosen institution's requirements before deciding which TOPIK level to target.
The participating-university list can change by cycle and application track. Use the latest university information file published with the official GKS notice instead of relying on an older online list.
Start with the official Study in Korea portal and confirm deadlines and documents with the relevant Korean diplomatic mission or participating university.
DIFL offers Korean-language preparation for learners researching GKS and TOPIK. GKS selection is made by the programme's official authorities and participating institutions; course attendance does not guarantee a scholarship, and the time needed to reach any TOPIK level varies by learner.