GKS Undergraduate 2027: Official Announcement and Application Checklist
Last verified: October 10, 2026 · Source basis: primary sources and public-agency information
The Korean government officially published the 2027 Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees (GKS-U) application guidelines on September 9, 2026. The official Study in Korea notice includes the English and Korean guidelines, application forms and university information files.
What was officially released?
The GKS Team’s official notice provides:
- 2027 GKS-U Application Guidelines in English
- 2027 GKS-U Application Guidelines in Korean
- Application forms
- University information for the Embassy Track
- University information for the University Track
The notice specifically tells applicants to use the attached guidelines for application deadlines, required documents, schedules and procedures.
Do not rely on one global deadline
GKS applications are handled through different tracks and institutions. Your actual submission deadline can depend on the Korean embassy or participating university handling your application. That is why the official notice points applicants to the guidelines and participating organizations instead of presenting one universal deadline for everyone.
First step: decide which track applies
Before preparing documents, determine whether you are applying through the Embassy Track or University Track and confirm that your nationality, degree goal and chosen institution fit the applicable rules in the 2027 guidelines.
Do not use a previous year’s university list. The official 2027 notice provides separate university information files for the current cycle.
Documents: build a checklist from the official PDF
Because required documents and certification rules can be detailed, create your checklist directly from the 2027 Application Guidelines. Separate the work into four groups:
- Eligibility evidence
- Academic records
- Application forms and statements
- Authentication, translation or certification requirements
Then compare that checklist against any additional instructions from the embassy or university receiving your application.
A practical preparation timeline
- Step 1: Download the 2027 guideline and forms from Study in Korea.
- Step 2: Identify your application track.
- Step 3: Check the eligible university and department files.
- Step 4: Confirm the local submission deadline with the receiving embassy or university.
- Step 5: Request documents that take time to issue.
- Step 6: Check translation, notarization or authentication requirements before final submission.
- Step 7: Recheck the official notice for updates before sending your application.
Frequently asked questions
Are the 2027 GKS undergraduate guidelines officially available?
Yes. Study in Korea published the official GKS-U notice on September 9, 2026.
Where should I download the application forms?
Use the attached files on the official Study in Korea notice rather than a copy uploaded by an unofficial blog or social account.
Is there one GKS deadline for every country?
Applicants should verify the deadline of the embassy or university handling their application. The official notice directs applicants to the guidelines for detailed schedules and procedures.
Can I use last year’s university list?
Use the 2027 university information provided with the current notice because eligible institutions and departments can change.
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Related entry guides
Official source
Study in Korea — 2027 Global Korea Scholarship for Undergraduate Degrees
This guide summarizes the official announcement and preparation process. The attached government guideline and instructions from your embassy or university control your actual application.