Announcement: 2025 K-Global Korea Scholarship (K-GKS) for Graduate Students

Chiang Mai University has received a coordination request from Gyeongsangbuk-do Province to promote the 2025 K-Global Korea Scholarship (K-GKS), which provides graduate-level scholarships for students interested in expanding their academic experience in science, engineering, and industry-related fields.

This scholarship aims to enhance students’ educational backgrounds, provide professional training, and increase employment opportunities after graduation. The program offers two study levels:

1. Master’s Degree Program

   • 1-year Korean language training

   • 2 years of specialized study in the chosen field

2. Doctoral Degree Program

   • 1-year Korean language training

   • 3 years of specialized study in the chosen field

Scholarship Benefits

The K-Global Korea Scholarship (K-GKS) covers the following:

• Airfare: One-way economy class ticket to South Korea

• Monthly Allowance:

  • KRW 1,180,000/month for the Korean language training program

  • KRW 1,310,000/month for the degree program

• Korean Language Training Fees: Fully funded

• Tuition Fees:

  • Covered by the local government up to KRW 5 million

  • Additional tuition fees beyond this amount will be covered by the host university

• Academic Support: Additional financial assistance based on academic performance

• Health Insurance: Coverage for the entire scholarship period

• Korean Language Proficiency Bonus: Additional support for students with high-level Korean proficiency

Required Documents for Application

Interested applicants are required to submit the following documents:

1. Application Forms (Forms 1–7):

   • Form 1: Application Form

   • Form 2: Personal Statement

   • Form 3: Study Plan

   • Form 4: One Letter of Recommendation (signed and sealed by the recommender)

   • Form 5: K-GKS Applicant Agreement

   • Form 6: Personal Medical Assessment

   • Form 7: Consent to Collect and Use Personal Information

2. Certificates (Apostilled or Consular-Confirmed):

   • Proof of Citizenship and Family Relationship (e.g., birth certificate, family register)

   • Bachelor’s Graduation Certificate (for Master’s applicants) or Master’s Graduation Certificate (for Doctoral applicants)

   • Academic Transcripts from previous degrees

3. Additional Proofs (if applicable):

   • Proof of Korean Citizenship Renunciation (for applicants or their parents who previously held Korean citizenship)

For further information, please follow the application instructions carefully and ensure all required documents are complete before submission.

The application deadline is March 31, 2025, and applicants can apply directly for the scholarship.