Studying in South Korea This is a great opportunity for Indian students who wish to pursue graduate studies at a Korean university for free. Qualified students will get a monthly allowance of 13,10,000 KRW per month for the duration of studies with insurance and return flight ticket covered as well. Eligibility Must be an Indian Citizen. Must be under 40 years of age (born after September 1, 1985) All applicants must have obtained the required degree or must be expected to graduate by July 31, 2025 Must have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) equivalent to or higher than any ONE of the following from their high school. Score percentile should be 80% or above on a 100-point scale or be ranked within the top 20% within one’s class CGPA : 2.64/4.0, 2.80/4.3, 2.91/4.5, 3.23/5.0 Applicants who are expected to complete the IRTS Korean language program by August 2025 are eligible to apply if they have achieved a TOPIK, TOPIK IBT Level 3 or higher. Must be in good health, both mentally and physically, to study in Korea for the full duration of the program. University Options Eligible universities consist of the most prestigious colleges. For more details, click here. Application The deadline is usually in early March (3rd March, 2025). Application Form can be downloaded online. How to apply Qualified Indian students can apply for the scholarship through the ‘Embassy Track’ and must submit their application to the Korean Embassy in New Delhi. Embassy of the Republic of Korea9, Chandragupta Marg,Chanakyapuri Extension,New Delhi-110021Phone: 011-4200-7000 Related resources Study in Korea | by Korean Government Study in Korea | Indian Embassy, Seoul 2025 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) for Graduate Degrees