🎓 GKS Scholarship for Bangladeshi Students 2025 – Fully Funded Study in South Korea

Are you a Bangladeshi student dreaming of studying in South Korea with full financial support? The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), previously known as KGSP, is a golden opportunity to pursue undergraduate, graduate (MS/MSc), or doctoral (PhD) studies in Korea—completely free!

🌟 What is the GKS Scholarship?

The Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) is a fully funded program offered by the South Korean government to welcome talented international students into Korean universities. Each year, the Korean Ministry of Education provides over 1,000 scholarships to students worldwide, including from Bangladesh.

✅ GKS Scholarship Benefits

This prestigious scholarship covers everything you need to study in South Korea:

✈️ Round-trip Airfare
🏫 Full Tuition Fees
💸 Monthly Allowance
- KRW 1,000,000 (approx. BDT 85,000)
🏠 Free Dormitory or Housing Support
📚 Research Support – up to KRW 240,000/year
💻 Korean Language Training
🩺 Medical Insurance
🏆 Award for Excellent Korean Proficiency (TOPIK) – up to KRW 100,000

🎯 Eligibility for Bangladeshi Students

To apply for the GKS scholarship as a student from Bangladesh, you must meet the following criteria:

For Graduate Programs (MS/PhD):

🇧🇩 Must be a citizen of Bangladesh.
🎓 Bachelor’s degree for Master’s, or Master’s degree for PhD applicants.
📅 Must be under the age of 40.
🧠 Must have 80% or higher CGPA (or equivalent).
🚫 Should not have studied in Korea under other government scholarships.

For Undergraduate Programs:

🎓 Completed HSC or A-Level with strong results.
📅 Under the age of 25 at the time of application.

📝 How to Apply for the GKS Scholarship from Bangladesh

There are two application tracks:

1. Embassy Track

Apply through the Korean Embassy in Dhaka.
You can apply to 3 different universities.
Embassy selects and forwards candidates to NIIED (Korean govt.).

🔗 Embassy Website: bdn.mofa.go.kr

2. University Track

Apply directly to a Korean university that participates in GKS.
University recommends the best candidates to NIIED.

📌 List of GKS-participating universities 2025 (PDF)

⏰ GKS Application Timeline 2025

Event	Timeline (Approx.)
Application Opens	Feb–Mar 2025 (Graduate), Sep–Oct 2025 (Undergrad)
Document Screening	2–4 weeks after deadline
Interviews (Embassy)	April
Final Results (by NIIED)	June (Graduate), December (Undergrad)
Classes Begin in Korea	September 2025

📄 Required Documents

Here’s what you’ll need:

Completed application form
Statement of Purpose
Study Plan
2 Recommendation Letters
Official transcripts and degrees (with notarized copies)
Proof of citizenship
Medical assessment form
TOPIK or IELTS (optional but helpful)
Awards or publications (if any)

📌 All documents must be translated into English or Korean and notarized.

💡 Tips to Win the GKS Scholarship as a Bangladeshi

🎯 Focus on your Statement of Purpose and Recommendation Letters.
🏅 Showcase academic excellence, leadership, or community involvement.
🗣️ Learning some basic Korean or taking the TOPIK test gives you an edge.
📄 Submit clean, complete, and error-free documents.

🏫 Popular Korean Universities for GKS Scholars

Seoul National University (SNU)
KAIST
Yonsei University
Korea University
POSTECH
Hanyang University
Kyungpook National University
Chungnam National University

Explore all participating universities here:
🌐 https://studyinkorea.go.kr

🔗 Important GKS Scholarship Links

📣 Final Thoughts

The GKS Scholarship 2025 is your chance to study in South Korea for free, build a global career, and explore a rich culture. If you're a dedicated Bangladeshi student with academic talent and passion, this is your moment!

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