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GKS Korea-Japan Programme 2026: Quota, Deadline & Checklist
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If you’re not a Japanese applicant, this probably isn’t the right GKS call for you.
Key points
- 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.
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- Quick eligibility map
- Official links (open these first)
- Key facts from the official notice (2026)
- Japan-specific submission details (from the notice)
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
| If you only have... | Check this first | What to do next |
| 1 second | This call is for Japanese applicants. | If that is not you, use the main GKS guide instead. |
| 10 seconds | Confirm degree level and Embassy Track instructions. | Match undergraduate or graduate route before collecting forms. |
| 100 seconds | 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
