GKS Korea-Japan Programme 2026: Quota, Deadline & Checklist
Study guide
Q: What is “GKS Korea–Japan Programme 2026”?
A: It’s a Korea–Japan education exchange Global Korea Scholarship (GKS) call that invites Japanese students to pursue undergraduate (associate/bachelor) or graduate (master’s/PhD) degrees in Korea, via the Embassy Track.
TL;DR If you’re not a Japanese applicant, this probably isn’t the right GKS call for you.
If you are eligible: start by opening the official notice + the attached guideline PDF, then follow the Japan-specific submission steps listed in the notice.
Quick eligibility map
- This call is for Japanese applicants: If that is not you, use the main GKS guide instead.
- Confirm degree level and Embassy Track instructions: Match undergraduate or graduate route before collecting forms.
- Build the checklist from the official notice attachments: Track quota, forms, documents, and first-round selection rules together.
Concrete example: A Japanese undergraduate applicant should first confirm the associate or bachelor route, then download the matching forms, list required certificates, and follow the first-round organisation's submission instructions.
Official links (open these first)
- Official notice (includes Japan-specific submission instructions): https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/notice/scholarshipsRead.do?nttId=4390&bbsId=BBSMSTR_000000000461&boardSort=3
- Guideline PDFs attached to the notice:
- Scholarship hub (for future updates/other GKS calls): https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/in/plan/scholarship.do
Key facts from the official notice (2026)
Who it targets
- The notice states this programme aims to invite Japanese students who wish to pursue undergraduate/graduate degrees in Korea.
Track
- The notice labels this as Embassy Track
Reviewed by
Marcus Pang·Managing Director (Maths)
