Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U) Interview Prep (Singapore, 2026): A Source-Linked Checklist for the Embassy Track
TL;DR
Don’t try to memorise 50 questions. Instead, be able to explain 5 things calmly: (1) who you are academically, (2) why Korea, (3) why this field, (4) what your plan is (and how you’ll execute it), and (5) what you’ll do after graduation.
20 Jan 2026, 00:00 Z
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Q: Are there “official interview questions” for the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS-U)?
A: The official pages focus on the programme rules, documents, and schedule — they don’t publish a fixed “question list”. The most reliable way to prep is to practise explaining your own Personal Statement + Study Plan clearly, and to verify Singapore-specific logistics on the embassy notice.
TL;DR Don’t try to memorise 50 questions. Instead, be able to explain 5 things calmly:
(1) who you are academically, (2) why Korea, (3) why this field, (4) what your plan is (and how you’ll execute it), and (5) what you’ll do after graduation.
Status: Last reviewed 2026-01-20. This is a prep checklist (skills + structure), not a guarantee of what any panel will ask. Always follow the latest Singapore embassy notice + the official guideline PDF for your cycle.
0) Read these first (official sources)
Open these in a new tab. They are the “source of truth” for rules and dates:
- Singapore embassy notice (Embassy Track schedule + local rules): https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/sg-en/brd/m_2435/view.do?seq=761552&page=1
- Study in Korea scholarships page: https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/in/plan/scholarship.do
- Study in Korea notice (attachments): https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/ko/notice/scholarshipsRead.do?nttId=4385&bbsId=BBSMSTR_000000000461&boardSort=3
- Guideline PDF (English): https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/cmm/fms/FileDown.do?atchFileId=FILE_000000000492848&fileSn=1
If you want the Singapore application plan first (deadlines + apostille logic), start here:
- Singapore embassy guide: https://eclatinstitute.sg/blog/scholarships/GKS-Scholarship-Singapore-Embassy-Guide-2026
If you want the programme overview first (what it covers, track definitions), start here:
1) What this interview prep guide is (and isn’t)
This guide is:
- a Singapore-friendly checklist to help you practise speaking clearly and consistently,
